The used Vauxhall Cavalier is perceived as probably one of the most successful fleet cars of all time. And this comes as no surprise given its performance was always good and its maintenance very affordable, not to say cheap. The used Mark II Cavalier was introduced in October 1988 and later on improved in order to be able to compete with rivals. It was offered only in two body styles of four-door saloon or five-door hatchback, but these two managed to achieve the success anyway. Initially the car came equipped with petrol engines of capacities 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 litre engines. One 1.7 litre diesel power plant was also available. Additionally, four wheel-drive models with 1.8 litre units were introduced to the market later on to compete with the likes of other brands. The car interior offers comfort and nice travelling experience. Those liking to admire views will probably appreciate the sunroof and electric windows. There is lot of space in the cabin so even travelling in several people shall not pose a danger to maintaining decent levels of comfort. The brand name of Vauxhall is well-known for high safety features and the used Vauxhall Cavalier Mark II is not a compromise in this respect. Anti-lock brakes and airbags are in place. Additionally, the power steering, catalysts and the side-impact protection beam are standard in every model. While on the road the overall performance looks good with nice steering feel, better straight-line stability and very satisfying chassis response. The sprint from zero to sixty miles per hour takes some eight seconds for the range toppers equipped with the 2.0 litre diesel power plants capable of producing a horsepower of 136. The used Vauxhall Cavalier Mark II makes a lot of sense as rapid and frugal transport. Moreover, the fuel economy is more than decent and even driving the range topper shall not imply having high petrol bills. In addition, servicing as well as spare parts remain both easy and cheap which makes the car useful used buy worth recommendation and consideration.