2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base review from North America
"A very good deal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The wheel covers make an annoying squeaking sound.
The transmission makes a "clanking" sound sometimes when at low rpm in a gear.
General comments?
The transmission was easily fixed with a few quarts of saturn gear oil.
This car has poor handling around corners.
The cabin of the car makes a lot of noise... dash rattles and such.
This car is quite comfortable inside.
I've had no really major problems with this car and I drive it hard.
They make "performance" upgrades to fix most of the current problems the car has and they are at a reasonable price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Vortec MFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Elantra |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2003 |