1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 review from North America
"A dependable, fun to drive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Horn required extra effort to engage.
Had an odd, vibrating sound that came from the bottom of the car at 1,200 RPM's. Eventually went away on it's own.
General comments?
I was surprised by how much pep this car had. It seemed like it had a 6 cylinder in it after about 3,500 RPM's. Handling was above average too. Shifter was a tad clunky.
While the interior looked good and was comfortable, the build quality seemed cheap at times. There were parts around the door where the carpet was coming loose from under the plastic trim for instance. All of the instruments and controls were easy to read and reach.
What I liked best about the car was the small things that were included in the package. For example, I liked how the radio increased the volume level as the speed of the car increased and I liked the keyless entry feature (doors and trunk).
Overall this was a fun little car to own. I would love to have another one especially since there are quite a bit of after-market parts that have become available for it.
Bryan.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2002 |