1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 door review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced head gasket.
Replaced fuel pump.
Muffler fell off
Transmission went at 179,000 miles.
General comments?
I bought the car for $300 and it didn't run. I put a new fuel pump in it, and the thing ran like a race horse.
Muffler fell off, so I decided to straight pipe it, and then put a on a semi stack, coming up from the back. Put ID lights and a whip on the trunk lid.
Head gasket started to leak so I replaced it.
Body panels not too good, so whenever I got mad, I'd kick more dents in them.
The plain black steel wheels made it look like a hot rod.
It went through the mud pretty good, and was able to get out after awhile when I was stuck in the mud in the middle of nowhere.
Transmission finally didn't shift anymore at 179,000 miles, which is good considering how I drove it and treated it. So I drove it in first gear until the motor didn't run anymore. A cheap car that could take a beating.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 137000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 179000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Scottsdale |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2008 |