1989 Opel Kadett LS review from Finland
"An excellent everyday car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had only minor problems with the car.
Brakes have needed the most of my attention. They stick occassionally.
Sometimes the warning light for electricity is lit but there has never been a problem with electricity - in fact they work fine in any weather.
The doors and locks freeze when the temperature drops several centigrades to freezing (below zero) after rain. Greasing the mechanisms help.
General comments?
Nice to drive.
Economic (normally 5,5 l/100 km on highway which beats even most more modern engines).
Extremely reliable all-around car. Starts always, even in -30 C temperature.
Roomy, especially the trunk.
Well designed cabin - plenty of places for small things, like mobile phone, parking disk, pens, etc.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2002 |