1994 Vauxhall Cavalier CDX review from UK and Ireland
"A nightmare, but great when they work!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Various hoses and seals blown.
All brake discs needed replacing @ 90,000 miles.
Air conditioning needed re-gassing twice and a new condenser.
Immobiliser kept cutting out engine whilst travelling (very scary!!!!)
Boot lock.
Central locking motor.
Cambelt snapped after 1st non-dealer service (new engine required).
General comments?
All my previous cars have been Vauxhalls (Orion was the wife's). I never had any trouble before, but this car has put me off them for life. It had a full, documented history from new. It was just a Friday afternoon car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Orion Ghia |
| Date of Entry | 1st January, 2001 |