Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Relatively cheap parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good on motorways and pulls caravan well.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK in sports mode kick down slow to come in.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Five years ownership and only one breakdown due to faulty alternator.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rep mobile/taxi.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Lambda sensor fault at 100K.

    Other

    Alternator failed at 110K.

    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