Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought 2001 for £2500, 64K, now 106K, very little expense.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    37 mpg on long run, 30 mpg overall, thirsty in town.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good performance.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2litre auto, still pretty quick.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Recently needed a new battery, alternator Jan 2005, some exhaust problems, broken hand brake cable, very few problems in five years.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't understand concept of 'image'?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Some backache after long journey, bad for middle passenger in back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Touch wood, not tested.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Haven't used Vauxhall dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Exhaust, sill welding, water pump, alternator.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes