1989 Chevrolet Cavalier RS review from North America
"An excellent combination of performance, stability, reliability, low cost maintainance, and comfort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The paint is poor.
Shocks are terribly worn out.
Headliner was the first thing to go.
Door seals leak when it rains.
General comments?
I've owned 8 cars within the past 5 years, and this one has by far been the most reliable. The engine was designed to be bullet proof, as I have proven it to be.
This car has taken me 63 miles one way to work everyday for about a year now totaling 126 miles per day just to work and back. Not once has it ever left me for dead.
It is a bit slow on the take off, but has astounding performance on the freeway at speeds up to 80. It has no problem accelerating from 65 to 95, very surprising for a heavy four cylinder vehicle.
The automatic transmission is also another crucial piece of the car. I prefer a standard shift, but I make a strong exception for this one. It is dead on the money on how an automatic should perform, and last.
Proves to be safe. I had a small collision right after purchasing it. It held together with just a few scratches as a result. Nothing ever went wrong after that.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 4-Cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 204000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 240D |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2004 |