1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS review from North America
"You get what you pay for"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the whole suspension at 95,000 miles, the belts were cracked and needed to be replaced - very expensive and the engine won't start on the first try, and makes a loud whining noise when accelerating. And the alternator needed replacement at 99,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has good acceleration.
The seats are very uncomfortable on long trips.
This car has a lot of nice safety features like anti-lock-brakes, dual airbags, traction control, power windows, locks, and mirrors.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Spirit |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2001 |