Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon 1988-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Some good examples around at fairly low prices.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap for new parts as so many Cavaliers around, quite economical as well.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice and comfortable especially when motorway driving.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The Ecotec SRi is superb: you'll hit 60 in around eight seconds. That's a bit quicker than the average hot hatch as well!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only standard problems with mine - tyres, exhaust etc.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Owning a Cavalier sounds boring but once people see it, they appreciate it a lot more.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice interior, quiet below 3500rpm, good to drive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Deadlocks, alarm. Had to fit my own immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never taken it to the main dealer as prices are ridiculous.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Only ever had to change the standard bits like exhaust, tyres and brakes.

    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