1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 review from North America
"Great beginner car with great power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A piston rod bearing blew at 165,000, due to an oil leak which left the cylinder starved for oil. It was the only problem I ever had with it. If you change the oil and check for leaks it should last to over 200,000mi.
General comments?
The 2nd generation Z24 is great beginner car in stock form. It has a lot of torque and a nice engine growl.
It handles hills with no problem and passing on the highway is easy.
Handling is good, but the car leans a little in tight turns. Aftermarket springs and shocks easily fix this and improve handling to new level.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 MPFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2002 |