1994 Vauxhall Cavalier LSI 1.8i from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Excellent
Faults:
Fuel filter were leaking when I first purchased the car. £9, which I fitted myself.
Centre section exhaust blowing at 113,000 miles; got it done for £23, including fitting.
Mot due April 2nd 2007 failed on 1 front brake pipe and 2 front bushes; cost me £142 including the MOT fee.
Rocker cover gasket changed at 113,000 miles.
Ignition leads and spark plugs changed at 113,000 miles.
Replaced exhaust back box at 114,000 miles.
Automatic drive belt tensioner started to become noisy; still apparent.
Radiator leaking still apparent.
General Comments:
A very good reliable car for 13 year olds, and the 1.8 8 valve fuel injected engine is still quick.
I bought mine in December 2006 for only £180, and it had a full service history with it, which was a bargain.
However the inside of the car is very modern than for a car which was released in 1988. There is a lot of legroom in both front and back, and it has decent safety kit. The one I have has electric front windows, drivers airbag, outside temperature display and digital time.
However on lots of Cavaliers, when the car is cold, the gears can be a little heavy, and if you're not careful, they can sometimes crunch.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st November, 2007
5th Nov 2007, 16:19
I'm sure your car was very reliable and you rightly feel that it was £180 well spent, but I'm sorry, how can you describe a Cavalier 1.8 LSi as quick and use words like excellent?
These cars were slow in their day, with 0-60 in around 12 seconds, handled like barges and by around '93/'94 had a dated interior.
And just because it has an airbag doesn't mean its safe, a '97 Vectra only scores 2.5 out of 5 stars on Euroncap, your Cavalier's so old it doesn't even have an NCAP rating, a modern car hitting your Cavalier would annihilate it!!