2003 Chevrolet Cavalier VL review from North America
"Nice looker for a cheap price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just got it today. Looks OK so far, but considering that it was the cheapest car on the gm lot, it looks great. 2-door gloss black with a 5-speed. 140hp.
Dealer assured me that the car would be covered by roadside assist for 3 years and 5 on the drivetrain. I have it on a 4-yr lease, so I'm hoping to trade it in for a 2007 olds hybrid at that time!!!
My MAIN COMPLAINT is the non-compatibility with most aftermarket cd/mp3 players. I'm going to put in a fm modulated changer because I don't want to spent the big bucks to do a radio relocate. You'd think gm would let you put a kick ass deck in the dash without having to relocate the radio!!!
General comments?
Nice looker... especially for the low sticker price. Dealers are all crooks.
It's pretty fast, but it's not a muscle car. I bought it for driving to work and maybe making a few roadtrips. I didn't buy it to win races.
I think with some nice aftermarket rims, this car will look awesome.
The cabin is a little gloomy, but whatever...it's a standard car.
I call it my "Glorified Rental Car"
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 102 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Sidekick |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2003 |