1989 Opel Kadett review from Norway
"A decent bargain if no rust"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All the below happened at 160,000km.
Flexible petrol line, underneath car, degraded. Cheap to replace.
Shock absorbers failed. All needed replacing.
Timing belt failed.
Weakened brake lines due to rust. All needed replacing.
General comments?
It's a pretty decent car. It starts well in all temperatures and runs well. It has good acceleration and is pretty roomy inside. Parts for replacement are relatively cheap. Fuel economy is also good.
Its down points are that it rusts badly around the wheel arches. This happens when the car becomes old, and can cost a lot to repair (especially in Norway), thus the car becomes fodder for the scrap heap.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i Power Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 153000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2003 |