1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 review from North America
"It's a monster of a FWD vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator blew out at 326,000kms.
CV-joints failed at 345,000kms.
General comments?
The car (1990 cavalier Z24 3.1L V6) is a beast of a sport compact. It has many cars on it's hit-list:
1991 Eagle Talon turbo
Probe GT
Asuna Sunfire RS, GT
1984 Toyota tercel (was joking around when racing a friend of mine.)
I have never lost to a Honda save an S2000
Never lost to a Nissan save 350zs (I've only ever beaten one, she stalled at the beginning.
The car handles as if it were glued to the ground, surprisingly little tire squeal at 75+ Kmh, once the wider tires were put on, and the 3.8L installed (buick engine) it's been my dream car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 322000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 365000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Asuna Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2005 |