1993 Chevrolet Cavalier RS review from North America
"Great car for those who don't need speed and are strapped for cash"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Glove box's metal clip broke before ownership.
Bumps cause the map light assembly to fall out. Started around 109,000 miles.
Starter had to be replaced at 101,000 miles.
Crankshaft sensor and coil module needed to be replaced at 107,000 miles.
Trunk doesn't close securely, it vibrates.
Control switch for AC/Heater is malfunctioning, started around 104,000 miles.
Front Passenger side headlight assembly adjustment screw holder broke around 110,000 miles.
Full audio system replaced with a 52Wattx4 Sony Deck, new speakers all around and a pair of 12in subwoofers in the trunk.
General comments?
Good:
Front seats are very roomy.
All doors look automatically when moved from park.
Different keys for door and ignition give extra feel of safety.
Trunk can be opened from inside car, this feature can be disabled.
Trunk very large.
Bad:
The stock audio system was just a cassette deck and bad speakers. Whole system was replaced. The 3.5in speaker on the driver side is half under the dash so it was difficult to replace. The rear 6X9 speakers were easy to replace, as the brackets were just clip on.
Back seat cramped.
Tail light assembly not secure, held together by black silicone.
Lacks acceleration.
Recommended reviews
| Great safety/performance/value car |
| Excellent! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L OHV 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111000 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Spectrum |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2007 |