1989 Vauxhall Carlton CDX 2.0 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
OK, but should have bought a Senator
Faults:
Battery went flat at any inconvenient time.
Annoying bits of rust.
Handbrake seized up (frequently).
Fuel lines rotted out.
Anti-roll bar bushes collapsed.
Cruise control packed up (badly corroded engine connector).
Driver's electric window mechanism failed (pulled fixing rivets right out of the door panel!)
General Comments:
On the whole a good car. Comfortable and well up there with other good German cars at least on the CDX.
Bodywork quality not all it might be. Usual useless GM handbrake. Comfortable and nice to drive - good handling.
Performance and economy a disappointment. Car is underpowered and fuel consumption figures show this as well
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 1st December, 2000
30th Sep 2002, 14:56
I have a 1990 Carlton CDXi auto. Recently my gearbox has been doing the same thing (pulls away in third gear), but I have Vauxhall own spark plugs in my engine. Could this be the same problem?