1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z22 review from North America
"Great bargain!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear struts.
Strut mounts.
Steering rack.
Stereo.
General comments?
I bought the car as a left-over 1997 model in the summer of 1998. Upon buying the car, I drove it across Canada (literally East to West), and over the 6 days I found it to be a comfortable, reliable vehicle with OK performance.
Its fuel economy might have been a little high, however the engine was new and not yet broken in, and I understand this to be acceptable.
Overall, I enjoy the car and would recommend the Cavalier to anyone who seeks efficiency, a sporty look, comfort and a nice price tag.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 62000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2000 |