1988 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America
"An inexpensive, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 135,000 miles.
Fan needed to be replaced at 150,000.
General comments?
Purchased this coupe as second car. We had to replace the head gasket upon purchase, but after that it ran like new. It's great on gas and started up every single time. We sold it about 6 months ago to a friend and hear it's doing well with it's new fan. It's very reliable and safe. It has excellent visibility! The only drawbacks I see are it's small cabin size. Very difficult to get in and out of.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2002 |