Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great value if you knock the dealer down to a sensible price!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts expensive, but plenty about at scrapyards.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable to drive. Interior dull, especially at night.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quick and reponsive to right foot. Bit thirsty, though!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starts first time, no problem.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not good for street cred.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable on short journeys, not so good for motorways. Lack of creature comforts for high spec model.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immboiliser fitted aswell as alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil leak aorund torque convertor and noisy tappets.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes