1993 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi 8v review from UK and Ireland
"Get a lot for little money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine warning light comes on every now and then.
The head gasket went at about 120k.
Had to replace the handbrake cable for the MOT and one of the rear calipiers was stuck so disc was rusted. (free the caliper and do a lot of hard driving before the retest!)
The interior is starting to look shabby.
General comments?
This car was brought by a family member when it was 2 years old and had covered 90k, since then the only major problem has been the head gasket, so I would say that's pretty good!
I think this car looks better than the Gsi because it is more rounded and can't be much slower because mine will beat a brand new astra sri and will still do 135mph (maybe more).
These cars are cheap to buy and pretty cheap to ensure (compared to a hot hatch) and last for ages. They go just as well too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 11200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13800 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Nova |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2002 |