1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS review from Saudi Arabia
"A high performance bargain with a poor dealer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter fault at 176000 Kilometers. I spent $20 to fix it.
The water pump fault broke at 180000 Kilometers. I spent $200 for a replacement.
I needed to change the whole exhaust line at 220000 Kilometers.
I need to change the brake pads every 20000 Kilometers.
At 240000 Kilometers I had to change the clutch. it was so expensive. Cost me about $800 for a replacement.
I needed to chanage the alternator at 260000 Kilometers. Cost me about $250 for replacement with a rebuilt one.
I had to change the front rotor at 320000 Kilometers. Cost me about $180 for a replacement with used rotor from the junkyard.
General comments?
The Cavalier was the most enjoyable car I ever owned. I liked its performance so much. Although the dealer was so poor and the spare parts were so expensive, I liked the car so much. It really gives the feeling of a sports car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175326 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 357623 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2001 |