2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS review from North America
"Great car for the money I paid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems so far.
The A/C compressor is a bit noisy - will see what develops there.
General comments?
I needed a reliable car for everyday transportation at a good price. Although this car had a sticker price of $17,500 (fully loaded with the power everything), it only cost me $8,500 after all of the rebates and incentives. That is only a little more than my 1987 S-10 cost new 18 years ago.
I am 6'4" and although the car is not big, I am comfortable driving over long distances. Car has averaged about 31 MPG, about 70% highway, and 50% A/C - just a little better than my old 1986 Cavalier.
I am not passionate about this car, it has a lot of cheap plastic, and does not really inspire me as a driver - but when I look at other new cars, nothing comes close for the money. Will I keep it forever? Probably not. It is doing a fine job of what I bought it for.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2005 |