2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base review from North America
"Best economy car value out there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have owned the Cavalier since new, and the only thing I have done to it has been a front and rear brake job. I am very particular about maintenance and, if properly maintained, the Cavalier will last as long if not longer than any car on the road today. Parts are cheap and available and the car is easy to work on for do-it-yourselfers.
General comments?
Over the past 20 years, I have owned three Cavaliers. Each one has gone over 150,000 trouble free miles, and I expect this one to be no different. My biggest complaint is the lack of support in the seats. On trips longer than an hour I begin to get lower back pain due to the lack of support. GM could have done a better job and put Saturn SL type seats in it. Cavalier LS seats from the local wrecking yard should eliminate this problem, as they are considerably nicer seats. The Cavalier has been very reliable and I highly recommend it to anyone on a budget who has to depend on their car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 OHV Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ram Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2006 |