1994 Vauxhall Cavalier CDX review from UK and Ireland
"Lots of luxury for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor leak on air-con system which was never found and resulted in a recharge every 12 months (£75).
Burst water hose at back of engine.
Faulty throttle valve (£160!).
Alternator failed and drained battery.
Intermittent fault on Central Locking.
Leak from Camshaft Cover gasket.
Battery failed.
Front suspension bushes replaced (and bolt sheared whilst working on them).
General comments?
Although the above may look like a catalogue of problems, they should be taken in context. The car was a high miler when I bought it (77,000 at 3 years old) and the faults are spread over 6 years.
I do most of my own servicing and the car was a dream to work on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 4th December, 2003 |