Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All this car for no more than £1500 for a mint one.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Helps if you can work on them yourself.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Faster than most hot hatches in a straight line, but not so good on tight corners.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As fast as any family saloon needs to be, and as good on fuel as my 2.0 8valve was.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    140,000 miles and still drives like a new car.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Quite dated now, but what do you expect for the money?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not had any complaints.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Immobiliser and deadlocks as standard. No problems so far.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Local Vauxhall dealer allways very helpful.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    140,000 and still running exellent.

    Other

    Air con no longer working.

    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