1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS review from North America

Replaced the alternator at 60,000 miles.

Radiator leaked and had to be replaced around 130,000 miles.

The brakes usually need a considerable amount of work every 12-15,000 miles.

A small short in some wiring killed a battery or two.

The brake light switch became worn and sticky, and needed replacement. (Brakes lights would be ON when I came out of the house in the morning!! This killed ANOTHER battery after a few days.)

There are no leaks in the window seals, yet my carpeting is WET most of the time! (Frozen in the winter :) ) The occasional puddle forms on the floor in the back seat after a heavy rain storm. If anybody has any insight on this, please comment here, or e-mail dstroyer@dstroyerradio.com.

Spark plugs have to be replaced once a year, otherwise the car is extremely difficult to start in damp/wet weather.

The cigarette lighter was dead when I bought the car.

The passenger-side taillight lens fell off (The adhesive between the lens and the housing went bad). I replaced it 3 years ago, and now the new one is loose, also. A piece of electrical tape seems to be holding it on okay now :)

This is one TIGHT car! Not a rattle to be heard, and cornering is a charm.

0-60 acceleration is loud, but solid.

Besides the wet carpeting, the car looks brand new on the inside.

Some rust starting to form on the lower parts of the doors, and inside the edge of the trunk lid, otherwise the car looks excellent on the outside.