2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24 review from North America
"A mediocre deal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Would not go into 1st gear, bad synchros.
Around 2000-3000 rpm, sounded like a diesel truck.
Power steering was making a weird groaning sound.
General comments?
I bought this car, thinking it would be a nice, newer, reliable car, paid $5900.
On the test drive at the dealer, it drove fine.
Second day I had it would not go into 1st gear from neutral, would have to go 2nd to 1st to take off. Mechanic said it needed new transmission or synchros replaced ($1500) and it started making the horrible diesel sound at 2K-3K RPM's.
I recently sold the car and had only had it a little over a month and less than 1K miles.
It was a sporty looking car, but the 1st gear problem was just too much for me coming for a 99 Civic (76K) with no shifting troubles.
I think the gertrag transmission evidently was the wrong fit for this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48570 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49365 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2004 |