Vauxhall Senator 1987-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You can pay £500 and get a superb example.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Long runs it's good. Short runs you need a second mortgage. Engine seems to look after itself.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very easy to drive. Put the suspension in sport mode and it's solid round corners.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Wow! Outrageous power. I can see why the police used these on the motorways. How anything got away, I don't know.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts everytime. Never over-heats. Good.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A very ugly car, but so what? You're inside, that doesn't matter. Very old man image though.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Just like sitting in your lounge. Climate control and heated seats. As comfy and smooth as a Merc.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No one's going to nick it for its hot hatch looks. Cat 1 essential though.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Didn't use manufaturer, used speciallist garage. Save fortunes, but get a better service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Juicy put powerful. No problems.

    Other

    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