Faulty warning lights (brake pads and coolant levels).
Heating control lights.
Water pump at 50,000 miles.
Exhaust baffles at 55,000 miles.
Excellent car for performance but very thirsty on the old juice at around 18 mpg.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th January, 1999
2 (Vauxhall) exhausts in 18 months.
Thermostatic fan switch.
Brake fluid leak (rear cylinder).
Wheel bearings (2).
Various undiagnosable rumbles and squeals from the moving bits.
Eats batteries.
Windscreen wipers.
Ignition switch.
Hazard warning light switch (2).
Early brake disc failure.
Sump gasket leaking.
Three drive shaft gaiters.
It was alright until it was about 4 years old when it just fell to bits..despite having all the servicing it was supposed to and only ever being fitted with Vauxhall parts.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 18th October, 1998
You name it:
Cam belt snapped after dealer had changed at 36k miles. Cost £2000+. Luckily part was under warranty.
Tyres - all four must be replaced at the same time £600+.
Clutch cable.
Front discs and pads.
Core plugs.
Exhaust.
Various mountings/bushes.
I had the car for 2 years and in that time it gave me so much pleasure but cost me dearly.
Outperforms Cosworths without chipping.
Rare sight.
Leather interior superb.
Main dealers seemed to think that because I drove a top of the range Cavalier then I would pay for anything repairing. They seemed to find things wrong at every service. I don't think I had a service that cost less than £400.
Be warned - lovely car, thirsty on fuel 26mpg at best, heavy on servicing.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd September, 1998
Only failure so far heater panel bulbs, rattle on drivers door panel.
Much better to drive than 16v (you only thrash it if you want to!!).
Buy a "Scorpion" Stainless exhaust it sounds lovely and it's actually quieter than standard.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st February, 1998
8th Apr 2001, 13:44
This is one of the most silly comments that I have ever heard.. better than 16v.. I have had both 16 and 8v.. you don't have to be a bright what one was the better ride.. 8 v is slow unless all the mod coms come out and you spend ££££s.. get the eco 16 v and get an good exhaust and good filters.. ace car!