1987 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre 2.0i petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Quick, stylish Cavalier, sadly let down by severe bodywork corrosion
Faults:
Electrical problems.
Overheating.
Radiator leaks.
Water pump.
CV joints.
RUST! RUST! RUST!
General Comments:
A great looking car with its Irmscher body kit. This car also had cool alloy wheels with lowered suspension to make it look even better, with a fast 2 litre, 8 valve injection engine, but sadly let down by poor rusty bodywork.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 3rd January, 2001
1st Nov 2001, 03:34
I have an SRi 1.8 and I have never been in such a fast car. It's been lowered and had the full touring car work done to it with a cobra bucket seat. Superchipped and very fast.
20th Dec 2002, 04:58
My friend owns a Cavalier Calibre, E reg, and its immaculate. So much so that it wins FIRST PRIZE at the Vauxhall Performance Shows at the Billing Aquadrome. Oh and its still its original paint RED not purple!
17th May 2003, 11:00
I have owned two mk2 cavaliers in the past, and both these cars have proved to be very reliable and pretty quick. even after my second one (an e-reg 130) threw a cam belt at 5500 rpm a quick change and re-timeing and it was off again... WONDERFULL motors I love them.
21st May 2001, 08:01
I own a Calibra and they are absolutely fantastic cars to have. I blew the 2 litre 8 valve standard engine and now I have put in a 2 litre 16 valve SFi engine out of a 93 K GSi. It has uprated brakes, K&N 57i induction kit and a full Devil exhaust system, twin 4 inch tail pipes. Top cars!