1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS review from North America
"Good gas mileage and cheap on insurance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replace head gasket at 91,000. Replace timing chain and valve (bent when chain broke, required another head gasket..$480 total) at 99,000. Replace alternator twice and fuel pump twice. New battery at 125,000. 4 sets of front brake pads and one set of rear brake shoes. Replace shocks and struts at 130,000.
General comments?
This car has left me stranded 5 times. The check engine light never works until the car has already quit running.
The body is noisy and creaks and pops around turns. The interior is made very cheap and falls apart easily.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.L4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2002 |