1986 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America

Radiator hose had a tiny hole that developed shortly after I bought it. I thought it was the radiator, since the hole was so tiny, so I replaced it, and then found out that it was the hose, so I replaced that, too.

Alternator went out at around 150k. Easy replacement. Not expensive, and I was able to do it myself, easily, and without damage to my knuckles, because there wasn't a serpentine belt like my Pontiac had. YAY!

I bought this car and I was the 3rd owner. I got it for $300. It came with a set of brand new studded snow tires, and a couple other perks. I instantly fell in love when I took it for a test drive.

It had no major mechanical defects (short of being 20 years old), and it had room for friends, groceries, and sub-woofers... All with no blind spots!

It got 27MPG, and that was even with my neglect and laziness, since I didn't get around to an oil change when it needed it.

It was just the standard wagon. No power, no tilt. It had Cruise and A/C, but those didn't work...No bother, since I live in WA, and you don't really need A/C here anyway.

In short: BEST CAR EVER. I'm getting another one. A Rally Sport! Wee! ^_^