1993 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi review from UK and Ireland
"A great cheap fun family car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My cavalier has been really reliable, on a few minor faults:
Front Wheel baring.
Roll bar mounting snapped.
Radiator fan jammed and started smoking.
General comments?
My Cavalier is a serious fun family car to drive, that combines space and practicality with a bit of grin factor.
The engine performance is quite rapid although a little harsh on the ears when you push the rev range. I have cained my boy racers in the fiestas escorts and 306's. Don't pick on escort turbo's though.
Taking corners is great fun, but it can eat tyres if you drive it like a hooligan. My wife once blitzed a set of Pirelli tyres in just over four thousand miles. Latest set of Good Year have lasted 14,000 miles.
The front seats are slightly sporty which is grate for me as I sometime get back ache from other car seats.
This current car is a replacement for a previous SRi that was stolen. I could not find a better replacement in any other marc that combines low running costs, cheap repairs and warm hatch performance. I'm now looking to upgrade again, but finding it really hard to find a up to date successor to my beloved Vauxhall Cavalier Sri.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2004 |