1997 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America
"A rip-off - get a Civic"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windshield wiper linkage broke 3 times - ultimately had to be fixed by myself to get it done right (I am an engineer)
Brakes and tires replaced at 50,000 miles (acceptable)
Interior plastic warped after two years.
Ignition switch failed - didn't know about the recall and ended up paying for it. Dealer lied to me and won't reimburse the repair cost.
General comments?
This car is a complete waste of money.
Handling is terrible for the size - it feels like a boat from the 1970's yet it has a wheelbase of something more nimble.
Poor service at Chevy dealer.
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| A dependable, good-looking car |
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| It's great to drive to softball practice, or even to visit college -- just not constantly reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 1 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2002 |