Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you look hard enough you can find some cheap low mileage ones, which will run for ever.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap as chips to maintain compared to some cars.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best on windy roads, but still reasonably sound.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    This one won't break the nought to sixty record, but not too bad top end.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A long distance weekend machine for me and never let me down once.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    If looked after, still doesn't look too bad compared to some at that age.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok on short journeys, but can get a bit stiff on the longer journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The deadlocks on most Vauxhalls are second to none.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Always used main dealer, but still reasonably cheap.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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