1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 review from North America
"A sporty fully loaded piece of junk!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen sensor went out.
Two recalls on it since I've had it.
Headlight switch went out at 99,000.
Faulty power sunroof.
Water pump went out twice.
Compact disk player broke.
Ignition switch burned out while replacing the broken CD player.
Parts are impossible to find as well as expensive, not to mention finding a mechanic competent enough to work with such a complicated vehicle. (It might as well be a foreign car.)
General comments?
The car performs very well when it is actually up and running.
It handles great.
The interior is small yet durable and sporty.
The overall appearance is very cute and very sporty!
Definitely a sharp car!
The Chevy cavalier Z24 is in initially inexpensive vehicle, its the maintenance that will run you the most money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 multi port Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2003 |