2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LX review from North America
"Good bang for the buck in an economy car,"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems to date.
General comments?
This car is great bang for the buck. I purchased the base 2004 model with no extras for $11,000 Can. I switched over to a GM product from Ford since Fords and Chryslers typically depreciate 20% faster than the equivalent GM.
Gas mileage is great (almost 13km per litre, mixed highway and street, and the car's not completely broken in).
The steering on the car requires more input than previous vehicles I've owned, probably due to the shorter wheelbase.
My only complaint is the hydraulic clutch linkage. You can't feel the clutch engaging. On flat surfaces this isn't an issue, but when you're stopped on a hill with cars directly ahead and behind you have to leave extra room to keep from plowing into the car ahead. I'd recommend prospective buyers to go with the automatic version.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 ECOTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2004 |