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jpga
19-10-09, 05:59 PM
Hi guys

Depending on my driving license wether i keep it or not. I am looking into a cav gsi 4x4 as i have always really liked them. Although i have never been in/driven one. Ive had a saxo, a 95 corsa GSI and currently got my 1990 nova GTE. i know theres alot of vauxhall heads in here that are into there cavs and so on, so just wanted to ask.

Any pro's/cons of owning a cav ?
Things to beware of?
Any generaly good/bad info on them.

Thanks alot guys.
Pistol Pete
19-10-09, 06:02 PM
Hi guys

Depending on my driving license wether i keep it or not. I am looking into a cav gsi 4x4 as i have always really liked them. Although i have never been in/driven one. Ive had a saxo, a 95 corsa GSI and currently got my 1990 nova GTE. i know theres alot of vauxhall heads in here that are into there cavs and so on, so just wanted to ask.

Any pro's/cons of owning a cav ?
Things to beware of?
Any generaly good/bad info on them.

Thanks alot guys.

Why wont you be keeping it?
brainsnova
19-10-09, 06:05 PM
rust is the major one on the sills and rear arches under the kit.
Mike
19-10-09, 06:05 PM
Cons:

Every skally an his dog will try an knick it
High insurance as there the ultimate ram raiders favourite car
the GM 4x4 drivetrain is pap
9 outta 10 4x4s have funked transfer boxs
There a pain to park in small Tesco forecourts
There a joy riders favourite
Fuel hungry
Rust as bad a novas under the kit
Novas are better for stealing parking meters

Pros:

Boot is big enough to dispose of dead bodies
Ideal for ram raiding
Loads of room for back seat antics with the ladies
jpga
19-10-09, 06:06 PM
Why wont you be keeping it?

got done a while back waiting for a court summons.
jpga
19-10-09, 06:07 PM
rust is the major one on the sills and rear arches under the kit.

They rot like novas then had a feeling they would be fairly similar cheers buddy.
Pistol Pete
19-10-09, 06:09 PM
No offence, but wouldnt it be wise to see what happens. If you cant insure a shopping trolley, a Cav will be a challenge!

I had a normal 2wd GSi. Liked it, but as said rot can be an issue. Engines not really a problem, spares easy to get hold of.
Mike
19-10-09, 06:09 PM
They rot like novas then had a feeling they would be fairly similar cheers buddy.

The flippy down arm rest in the back more then makes up for that tho!
jpga
19-10-09, 06:16 PM
No offence, but wouldnt it be wise to see what happens. If you cant insure a shopping trolley, a Cav will be a challenge!

I had a normal 2wd GSi. Liked it, but as said rot can be an issue. Engines not really a problem, spares easy to get hold of.

im 19 i pay £700 on my gte was paying 890 on my corsa gsi when i was 18. as im on my dads work policy (10+ vans, public liabilty, employer liability, property insurance, equipment etc its a very big policy) he spoke to his representative and he says he should be able to sort something out as my dad is a highly valued customer so hopefully fingers crossed and im damned lucky to have a dad to help me so much.
jpga
19-10-09, 06:17 PM
The flippy down arm rest in the back more then makes up for that tho!

bahahaahaha you need to have kids to have one then for long journeys lol
Mike
19-10-09, 06:27 PM
bahahaahaha you need to have kids to have one then for long journeys lol

You can front armrest for practically any car on eBay :thumb: im after one for van :d because im ****ing cool :d
MK999
19-10-09, 06:28 PM
Cons:
High insurance as there the ultimate ram raiders favourite car

Pros:
Ideal for ram raiding
lol
Spudly
19-10-09, 06:32 PM
In all fairness if your looking at cav GSi's youre best off looking for a 2000, not a 2000 4x4, as theyre rarer these days and are coming up in price whereas you can still source GSi 2x4's fairly cheaply:thumb:
Mike
19-10-09, 06:34 PM
In all fairness if your looking at cav GSi's youre best off looking for a 2000, not a 2000 4x4, as theyre rarer these days and are coming up in price whereas you can still source GSi 2x4's fairly cheaply:thumb:

Minor technicality :p
jpga
19-10-09, 06:40 PM
You can front armrest for practically any car on eBay :thumb: im after one for van :d because im ****ing cool :d

i had a tansit van new shape one had the armrest so comfy satu up with the armrest !!
Mike
19-10-09, 06:43 PM
i had a tansit van new shape one had the armrest so comfy satu up with the armrest !!

Yea my old Pug Boxter thingy had one in, was well cool :)
jpga
19-10-09, 06:44 PM
iactually find work van quite comfy ?
Mike
19-10-09, 06:45 PM
Vans these days are well comfy....

Solved!! Fcuk getting a Cav, buy a van instead lol
jpga
19-10-09, 06:48 PM
well my old transit was comfy im now rolling a toyota tipper that looks like a sooty van with a bed on the back hahahah.
Joe Richardson
19-10-09, 07:19 PM
get one bought mate,but be carefull of it getting nicked:(
Plug
19-10-09, 08:55 PM
well my old transit was comfy im now rolling a toyota tipper that looks like a sooty van with a bed on the back hahahah.

Cabstar style pickup?

There are the most unconfortable vans in the world. Sitting above the engine the cab vibrates like funk.

19 and after a 4x4 cav gsi :O

you are one lucky lad if you get one
jpga
19-10-09, 09:03 PM
Cabstar style pickup?

There are the most unconfortable vans in the world. Sitting above the engine the cab vibrates like funk.

19 and after a 4x4 cav gsi :O

you are one lucky lad if you get one

its called a toyota dyna. flat faced sat above the wheels its quite comfy to be fair ?

well might be after one not sure yet if my license stays intact its likely.