Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1.8 L 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bargain Banger.
Costs
Cheap parts and service.
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On the road
Driving
Not fun, doesn't like corners taken at any decent speed.
Performance
Good motorway runner, but lacks punch when you need it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very few problems for a high miler
Image
Just look at it... it's a box on wheels
Comfort
Quite a hard ride, shaky at high speed, can really feel the bumps.
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Security and Service
Security
My key didn't lock the doors so I had to lock from the inside and close the door... what else is there to say?
Service
Average
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It's done 128,000 miles and no engine problems at all.
Other
Windscreen steams up when raining making driving impossible. Refuelling takes far too long. Rattling at high speed. Wheels are constantly out of balance. Boot and door catches are stiff. Electric windows are stiff.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No