1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan review from North America
"Wonderful, dependable, well-engineered automobile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shocks (rear)
alternator
starter
brakes (front)
coil packs
plug wires
plugs twice
tires
radiator twice
heater core
rotors.
Fluids Replaced:
brake
power steering
transmission (2x)
coolant (3x)
oil every 2,500-3,000 miles.
General comments?
Great first car.
Note: The parts listed may seem like a lot of stuff, but this was all over a span of three years and 31,000 miles. The car never stopped running. I couldn't have asked for a better first car for as reliable as this car is. I'm passing it off to my dad so he can take care of it until it dies as I move onto something newer, although not by much. Absolutely amazingly dependable car. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Its definitely not the fastest car, but who needs speed when an AMERICAN car will go on to drive for more than 200,000 miles. Most people don't take great care of their cars, but that's the key. I highly recommend this car. Especially for a first car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 137000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2006 |