1990 Opel Kadett LS review from Finland
"Definitely a good investment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust spots showed up here and there.
The carburettor (Pierburg 2E3) developed some intermittent faults (pretty hard to locate).
General comments?
Pros:
A good deal for a "my first car".
Handles very well.
Starts well, regardless of outdoors temperature.
Good fuel economy (6.2-7 l/100km).
Almost maintenance-free engine. Very quiet, too.
Cons:
Some carburettor problems (on carburettor models) are hard to locate and fix. Also, carb gives erratic cold engine idling.
Dieseling (running-on) seems quite frequent in these engines.
Dashboard and underneath elements develop a concerto of rattling noises.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 159000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 162000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2004 |