2003 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe base model review from North America
"Good bang for the buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far the front defogger and just recently the blower for the heater/ac only comes on if the fan is put to full blast. I replaced the under hood blower fuse seemed to work for 2 seconds or so, might get around to trying a different brand soon, but I currently have a broken foot, so any other ideas on what it might be? trying to avoid hopping around the car to much.
General comments?
I had to buy this car used from a car lot. I now remember why I don't like car lots. Surprisingly enough this was the only thing they had that I could afford and didn't have high mileage. I had to buy an automatic because of recently breaking my left foot. For a 4 cyl automatic I have to admit it has surprised me with it's power, definitely ample for pulling out in traffic, not that bad on the freeway at 60mph if you have to punch it to pass. Mechanically, other than the defogger issue, have been pleased. Interior could definitely use improvements, so far no dash rattles, but just cheap seats and ergonomics use improvement.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | echo tech Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2006 |