Vauxhall Carlton Saloon 1986-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for your money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Drinks petrol, cheap parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great in a straight line.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very quick, sounds almost as good as a V8.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Watch for fuelling problems.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    An autobahn stormer for less than £1500.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Electric everything - this was once top of the Vauxhall range.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good locks, but you need a good alarm system.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Solid, but watch for fuel starvation problems.

    Other

    Ram raiders' favourite car, so secure it well.

    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