Chevrolet Cavalier Midsize | Compact
Chevrolet Cavalier Midsize | Compact
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[Jan 20, 2001]
Kevin
Model Reviewed:
Z24
Strength:
Excellent performance (yet reasonable to great milage depending on how driven), great styling, loads of options. No problems thus far.
Weakness:
Wind hum from partially open sunroof at certains speeds (harmonics?) I would ecommend this car to anyone and everyone! Similar Products Used: This is mt first compact car (I am normally a truck man) . I LOVE the gas mileage difference!! |
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[Jan 20, 2001]
Geoff Paulin
Model Reviewed:
Z-24
Strength:
Fair pickup for a 4 cylinder. Sporty style. Comfortable front seats. Good price. Good first car.
Weakness:
Noisy suspention, front and rear. Fuel pump died while crossing train tracks. Trunk leaked rusted all kinds or stuff. Attenna becomes loose too often. Many issues with the seatbelts. ABS kicks in way too often. Feel every bump in the road. Steering wheel never straight. Service would fix half the problems, look at the others and say there is no problem. Too many problems with this car... I will not buy another one. Looking at a new Grand Am GT though! Similar Products Used: 1987 Grand Am. Never had a better car. Drove it 10 years before the engine blew. And I drive hard! |
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[Jan 25, 2001]
Michael
Model Reviewed:
Cavalier Z24 5 Speed Manual
Strength:
Very good performance - I've beaten the snot out of numerous Civic Si and Integra owners (stock!)
Weakness:
Not much to say! I would definetly go with the 5 Speed over the automatic, although the 4 speed auto does hold its own. Also, the clutch can get caught under the driver's side floormat if not careful. That's about it. I have owned - Similar Products Used: Honda Civic Si - lacks in comparison, so much less power than the Cavalier |
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[Feb 04, 2001]
Craig
Model Reviewed:
2DR coupe 2.2L 4 cyl.
Strength:
-Great gas mileage
Weakness:
-accelorates slowly Great car to buy a first time driver for a number of reasons. It doesn't have a big fast engine is one. It won't fall apart and it is reliable. They are easy to rebuild if theyre in an accident. Great value car. Similar Products Used: never used anything similar to it but I can garentee that it is better than any foreign car |
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[Jun 07, 2001]
craig
Model Reviewed:
Cavalier Sedan
Strength:
2.4 liter engine is peppy, gets you from a to b quickly and economically. At times car is even fun to drive.
Weakness:
Terrible blind spots ( I nearly ran into pedestrian in a crosswalk despite repeated sweeping scan of crosswalk. The power window motor on drivers side door is bad and dealer wants >$300 to replace it. Needed timing chain, sprockets, and associated repairs at 61K miles! Another $900.00 Leaking power steering hose cost another $185.00, and I can go on and on. Vehicle fogs up easily and is very noisy inside. Brakes suck. They will frequently lock up despite the ABS and seems to happen at low speeds more frequently. The trunk is great for holding small things like grocery bags (I think it will hold about 40!), but because of it's short length you will have to put almost everything else in the back seat. This week my 97 Cavalier (61k mi) is at the shop twice for repairs of various manufacturing (cheap, poor quality) defects. The low price and normal rebates on new Cavaliers mask the unforseen buget busting repairs required to keep it running. Being employed for 17 years as an Engineering Test Technician I suggest you PASS on this vehicle. It is not designed to last even 100,000 miles without major repairs. My repair bill this week is $1,800.00 Ouch! So, if they (GM) offer a $5,000.00 rebate on the $15,000.00 car understand that they (GM) will get it back in repair costs to the owner. Do NOT buy a Cavalier if you intend to keep it more than 3 years or 50,000 miles. Listen to me, I break things for a living! Similar Products Used: 1984 Plymouth Horizon - ran for 120,000 miles & never did anything to the engine or transmission. Final failure was gas mixed in the engine oil and well,... I put it down! |
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[May 13, 2001]
GA A
Model Reviewed:
Chevy Cavalier
Strength:
have had for 3 and 1/2 years - good pick up in engine, I pass cars on hills easily - was first surprising quality and is still there
Weakness:
did not have problem with clutch for first 2.5. years, now something wierd about it at 41,000 mi. - the knobs to control window cheap as heck - cranked off (with normal regular use) in first year I rate it as average though b/c hard to turn and clutch after 3 years. Hard to get out of seat in front, the door frame cut to far back to make an easy exit and the doors on a slight incline do not stay open, and when you are not looking can slam shut on you - careful there. A bit too high in the back for view. The pick up was worth it though. Similar Products Used: Ford Contour - better than ford, gas/pickup/density |
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[May 12, 2001]
M J
Strength:
Peppy little engine, Looks hot when clean (black)Front end looks better on 95 and up to 99. sound system isn't too bad. Handles ok too
Weakness:
WATER PUMP!!!!!!!!!! RATTLES! It took the dealership an entire week to find the rattle...if you have a squeek in your dash have your motor mounts lubed, this will take it away, Drives like a 12,000 dollar car no doubt! We also have a Jimmy SUV so I can't really compare...For the buck this car performs. Similar Products Used: None |
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[May 12, 2001]
M J
Strength:
Peppy little engine, Looks hot when clean (black)Front end looks better on 95 and up to 99. sound system isn't too bad. Handles ok too
Weakness:
WATER PUMP!!!!!!!!!! RATTLES! It took the dealership an entire week to find the rattle...if you have a squeek in your dash have your motor mounts lubed, this will take it away, Drives like a 12,000 dollar car no doubt! We also have a Jimmy SUV so I can't really compare...For the buck this car performs. Similar Products Used: None |
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[May 08, 2001]
Tina
Model Reviewed:
Cavalier (2 door)
Strength:
It's small, good gas mileage, cute, complete chick car. I haven't had many technical problems with it so far.
Weakness:
My defrost vent squeaks when I'm on a bumpy road, I've had to replace the fuel injector, also there's a hole in the transmission pan, and the air conditioner quit working. It's a 4 cylinder, and the pick-up on take off is just that. All in all it's been a pretty good car, I've only had it since September of 1999, and not had to replace many things. Similar Products Used: None |
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[May 08, 2001]
Tina
Model Reviewed:
Cavalier (2 door)
Strength:
It's small, good gas mileage, cute, complete chick car. I haven't had many technical problems with it so far.
Weakness:
My defrost vent squeaks when I'm on a bumpy road, I've had to replace the fuel injector, also there's a hole in the transmission pan, and the air conditioner quit working. All in all it's been a pretty good car, I've only had it since September of 1999, and not had to replace many things. Similar Products Used: None |