Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't complain when cars are this cheap!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy DIY, good fuel consumption and cheap parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ummm... sensible and predictable.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Stunning. 0-60 in less than a minute!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fine in its early days. Now suffering from all sorts of carburettor/engine problems.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A real head turner. Probably due to lack of side mirror, side strips, corrosion repairs and faded paintwork!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly, no compaints about this!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Who would want to nick this?

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Less said about Vauxhall dealers the better.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Apart from carburettor and starter motor, great!

    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