1994 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America
"Truly a die hard and a great first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket on the verge of blowing.
Leaks anti-freeze often especially after I put it in park.
Runs at high temperatures, but coolant levels seem to be fine.
Front end damage from rear ending a Porsche Boxster.
Sometimes, especially in the rain, but not always, when I turn the high beams on, the headlights will shut off completely. I have to turn them off and back on again for them to come back on.
Rattles at idle occasionally, but nothing major.
Serpentine belt has slipped off while driving due to anti-freeze leak somewhere.
General comments?
The car is truly a die hard.
The handling is great and it runs well in the snow.
The seats are comfy and interior is roomy.
Good on gas mileage.
Great for my first car, started out inexpensive.
Maintenance isn't too much to keep up with, but it can get to be a problem.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2005 |