Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap car for power and performance.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad to insure. Most spares cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Proper driver's car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    After 130,000 miles, still goes off the clock every time. Red-lines in top gear.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Was told head had gone at 110,000m. No trouble since.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Even afer a long trip.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Got nicked the week I got it. Must fit a Cat 1 spec alarm/immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No point when car is this age.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head. Watch out for oil in the header tank.

    Other

    Wiper linkages.

    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