Vauxhall Senator 1987-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb value used car. Hard to beat.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For 3 litre engine with auto, 25mpg can't be bad. Parts expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth, very quiet and very good handling in sport mode.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very fast, even with auto gearbox. Takes off in sports mode.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Owned for eight years and not been let down yet. Electrical faults common.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dated shape, but Vauxhall's best car yet. Shame they stopped making them.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As good as any out there, and I've driven many types.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No troubles to date, so can't comment how good it is.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts and sevice items good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Common senator problem, electrical.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No