1993 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi - 16v review from UK and Ireland
"Brilliant car for £800"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Split CV boots/Noisy CV.
Boot Leaks slightly.
New Back box.
DIS coil pack.
Sump gasket leaks.
Noisy Tappets.
New Wheel bearings.
Replaced:
New Brembo grooved discs. EBC Green pads. Castrol SRF Brake fluid. S/Steel brake lines.
Yokohama A520 tyres.
Eibach Springs/Monroe Reflex gas dampers.
Oil pressure gauge. (70psi warm oil at 3000rpm).
Cam belt and rollers.
Vaux 10w40 oil. (A3/B3).
Ignition leads/Vx spark plugs.
Redline MT-90 fully synthetic gearbox oil.
General comments?
Even though it's done 140k I've had it to 140 genuine mph on the continent.
Fantastic engine the red top, a bit noisy when cold, but there's torque everywhere. Party piece put in 4th from a standstill, slip clutch lots (ooops!) and she'll pull all the way to 100mph.
Handling is good, but needs wider (205) tyres as it can drift a bit in the wet, but not dry. Bit of Scuttle shake needs a strut brace really. Brakes crap when I got it, now they bite like rabid cobras.
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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 | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | C20XE - 2.0lt DOHC 16v 'red top' Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 121000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 80 |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2005 |