Vauxhall Cavalier Hatchback 2.5 V6 GLS 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
0-60in 7.5s,170bhp &145mph for £500
Costs
30mpg on a run,all maintenance diy,not all parts common with smaller engined cavs.
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On the road
Driving
Handling is terrible, stick to moto-ways
Performance
Fast in a straight line, let the BMW by at the first corner!
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Living with it
Reliability
Check it's had the following-cambelt & tensioners, oil cooler.Mines done 160k
Image
This is the best bit, kicking a new cars butt in an old cavalier
Comfort
I prefer it to my Vectra
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Security and Service
Security
It's a cav, why would they nick it?
Service
Vauxhall dealers, never go near them!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Mine had all above jobs done, so it should be good for a while
Other
Dodgy sensors, easy diagnosis look on net for codes & method
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