1997 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America
"Reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Let me start of by saying I love this car. I got into an accident and that's the only reason why I do not have this car anymore.
If you maintain it chances are nothing will go wrong with it. I put on 30,000 km in six months and nothing went. However, if you have a 2.4 engine you are in trouble. I have heard those break down a lot. Thankfully, mine did not.
I just change the oil regularly and keep everything up to date. This car was a tank, very reliable. I went 4x4ing in it and everything. I also had the convertable model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2008 |