1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Wagon review from North America
"Not what I expected in a station wagon.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the car for $150. All it needed was a head gasket, and a few basic parts (passenger mirror, blinker light and cover, minor bodywork).
The head gasket went at around 156,000 miles. It was replaced with a cheap head gasket, and proceeded to fail again at 160,000 miles. This time, it was replaced with a higher quality gasket and runs beautifully.
The bottoms of the doors and the tailgate are beginning to rust, but part of that is due to excessive winter road salt (I live in Buffalo, NY). Nothing that a little body filler and spray paint can't take care of.
General comments?
This car has been great to me. It shifts well, and has a lot of pep behind the gas pedal. It has been incredibly reliable.
The interior is very roomy and the controls on the panel are easily accessible. All around, the best $150 I have ever spent.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 168000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2004 |