1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z22 from North America - Comments

27th Sep 2000, 09:56

"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.


10th Feb 2001, 03:25

No offence but it's Z24, not 22.

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15th Jul 2001, 16:34

No offence to the one who commented before me. There is such a thing as a Z22, I have one...

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26th Nov 2001, 06:15

The z22 is a decal package in Canada. It is just a sticker and a spoiler.

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7th Sep 2002, 10:08

There is a difference between a Standard Cavalier, Z22 and a Z24 for the '97 model. '97 Cavalier had a 2L, Z22 a 2.2L and a Z24 had a 2.4L that's besides several other extras...

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12th Oct 2005, 16:35

I can also say that I have a Z22. I have a 1997 Cavalier RS/Z22. It came from the Factory with White Racing Stripes, a Spoiler, and Mangels Custom Wheels. I absolutely love the way it looks. It also says "Beaucage" on the Z22 Sticker, What does it mean? or what company is it?

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11th Apr 2007, 20:53

I got a 97 4 door and its been a great car except for it ticks, but they all do, but other than that its been a great car hasent faild me yet and I'm looking for a z22 for my self.

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23rd Mar 2008, 11:29

I had no idea they made a z22 until I bought one..it's a cool little car... i lik eit a lot. so do the chicks:)

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23rd Nov 2008, 13:42

I also have a z22 and believe it or not my boyfriend had an accident in it were he done 3 360 degree turns on the highway then went front end impact into the ditch between the side of the highway he was driving on and the oncoming side and the car only came out with two busted front tires! There was not a scratch on the car! And my boyfriend only ended up with a paining arm and a stiff neck! If you ask me the z22 is the best little car Chevrolet ever came up with!

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20th Feb 2009, 16:00

I own a 1998 Cavalier RS 2.2L and its the exact same as the z22, and base model. Except for the little accessories. So for everyone like me who cares more about the engine, they're all the same engine. Which is the 4 cylinder 2.2L, and the Z24s are a 4 cylinder 2.4L.

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23rd Feb 2009, 10:44

To people that have a 2001 Z22, are the Z22 rear strut mounts hard to replace?

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