2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe review from North America
"All in all, this is a great car at a great price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought it there was a collection of water in the trunk where the spare is kept.
Only a few weeks into owning the car the "Check Engine" light came on. When I brought it into the dealership they tried to charge me almost triple the real price to fix the problem. Ended up only paying 50 bucks because it wasn't even thirty days off the lot.
The brakes have started to squeal off and on, but not terrible.
The road-noise is pretty loud, but again, nothing terrible.
CD player crapped out a month ago. I had to buy another one.
The AC is great, but the switch is starting to go, and it will only work when it is on the third or fourth.
The axle squeaks when I am in reverse.
General comments?
It drives extremely well, gets great gas mileage, and I have a great warranty.
It scratches easily, but you can avoid scratches by just being careful.
The seats are amazingly comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2005 |