1993 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi 16v review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the car in June '97. Exhaust tailpipe and centre section needed replacing. New front discs and pads required. New timing belt. Engine had bad oil leak which turned out to be a faulty oil seal. Wiring problems - wires were short-circuiting in the engine compartment. New tyres required. Have spent nearly 1000 UKP on this car so far.
General comments?
The 1993 SRi has the pre-ECOTEC engine and is a stormer. 150bhp, 0-60 in 7.5 seconds. Pulls very strongly from low revs and has excellent fuel economy. Also has a sports-ratio gearbox which makes it fantastic at overtaking from 50-80mph.
Downside is the handling. It is too softly sprung, despite having sports suspension. Rather twitchy on country roads - more suited to fast A roads and motorways. Also the ride is very harsh which causes various parts of the interior to rattle. Good looking car with extended sills and 'fan' alloy wheels.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v petrol |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 31st January, 1999 |