1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24 review from North America
"Has to be the smallest Chevrolet with a six cylinder out there!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cooling fan motor went at about 146k miles. The thermostat went a week later.
The coolant overflow cap wasn't creating a good seal and I replaced the water pump, accessory belt, and the cap itself.
I noticed the front cover, where the water pump mounts, is slowly leaking water onto the rear exhaust manifold.
Tachometer doesn't work.
Convertible top motor has a short in it.
The top itself had to be replaced at 151k miles.
Struts went at 152k miles.
General comments?
The automatic transmission is utterly horrible, there is a delay between the second and third gear shift, showing that this is an economy based transmission.
The 2.8 puts out 130 horse power and 160 foot pounds of torque*.
This is one quick little car, it beat a 95 3.8 V6 Mustang with ram air and duel exhaust in the 1/8 mile!
*www.v6z24.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Liter Multi-port V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 145200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152900 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2002 |