1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe review from North America
"This is a reliable no frills starter vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The steering wheel started to crack and peel at 45,000 miles.
The battery died at 50,000 miles.
One time, the passive theft security system malfunctioned and shut the car down while I was driving. I was able to remove the key and restart the car in neutral while the car was moving even thought the steering wheel locked itself in a turned position. The problem was a worn key which did not allow proper contact with the microchip embedded in the key. The problem never happened again.
General comments?
The car has been very reliable.
The car is noisy and squeaky and in the rain there is a lot of road noise. It sounds like the window is open when it rains.
The seats are not comfortable on long trips.
The visibility is excellent.
The car is very responsive during emergency maneuvers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50350 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2004 |