Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dirt cheap these days

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    2.0i is a bit heavy, the smaller engines are excellent in consumption for big cars. Easy for parts

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Average acceleration from a standstill. Soon picks up though. Handling is pretty cool and reasuring, except in the wet. Smooth on the motorway

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Does the job

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cost Cavs are great for this

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Without alloys and a bodykit it looks rather boring

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth over bumps, interior is satisfactory

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The basics

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They are pretty reasonable

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Perfect

    Other

    CV boot thingy

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes