1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews - Page 5 of 17

I just got the car so nothing has gone wrong with it yet. But I did get it from a family member so they gave me the paper work on everything that has been fixed on it. Some of the repairs include, the water pump, alternator, multifunction switch (blinker, cruise etc.), oxygen censor, and much more.

The car rides like a little "fast and furious" car. I have never had a small car like this, I'm used to my mustang which is much bigger and much faster. Although, this cavalier feels faster off the line. I don't know though because I'm not much of a speed demon or a racer. I do like fast stuff though.

The car seems quite comfortable. I have only had the car for 2 weeks so I'm still feeling it out!

Head gasket blew at 160K, to be expected as this engine was known for this, and I'm surprised it lasted that long.

Tons of front end parts failed at an expense of 1400.00, however I consider this to be normal maintenance, and due to the manner in which the car was driven.

Well, now at 204K the fuel pump needs replacing. The little bugger lasted a long time. And as well as it should at a parts only replacement cost of 515.00. I have never paid more than 200.00 for a fuel pump for any vehicle I have ever owned! 500.00 is ridiculous! I better be able to salvage some of the 24 carat gold and diamonds from the old one.

Engine lights stays on all the time despite the fact there is nothing wrong with the car.

Not a bad ride for what it is. Very cheap on gas, no matter how crappy it used to run before the tune-up. I always get about 150 kms just off the neck when I fill up, about 650 kms to a tank.

I am the second owner. The first owners were my grandparents; 2 months after they purchased it the interior of the car got saturated with 2.5 in. of water on the floor due to a missing seal on the back windshield.

When I received it, I needed to replace:

1) driver side rear brake line.

2) the muffler.

3) A/C compressor clutch, all at 13,700 miles.

Total cost: $1015.00

All probably due to the fact that the car was rarely used for 1 yr before my grandmother stopped driving.

I've loved the car ever since it was given to me by my grandmother in Oct. 2005, with, believe it or not, 13,700 miles. A grandma's car at its best. The car still looks and smells like new. Still has the original tires!

This car is my first car, and compared to my parents' Ford Taurus and Windstar, I absolutely love the way that this car drives and handles. It is quick and nimble. Acceleration could be a little better, but it is only a 4 cylinder and I am only 16, so I'm happy with it.

When I received it, the car had no radio, speakers, or antenna. It came that way new from the dealership, as my grandparents didn't want a radio. Between the radio and equipment, that cost me about $260. I put in all factory Delco parts.

I don't really find the car cramped, I am 5'11 and have ridden in the back seat with no problem. Except for the middle seat, which is like sitting on wood. Front seats are extremely comfortable.

I love my Cavalier, I plan on driving it until it dies (which, with only 14,000 miles, is probably a long, long time from now)