Nothing very major wrong with the car over the past 15 years. I had a problem with the driver's side power window, but it was only a switch. The driver's information center on the digital dash hasn't worked since 1990, but who needs it? The front suspension had everything replaced at 75K and they must have left something out because it has not had highway straight line stability since. Leather interior must be of the cheapest quality - durability is simply horrific. Brakes are a commonly replaced item on this car. Also, the fog lights never work.
My parents got me this car when it was new and I was 19 y.o. Let me tell you... this car (bright 'tomato' Red / t-tops / dark Grey leather) gets more looks now then it got back then, and it got a lot back then. I love the attention it garners. The dash is gorgeous. It has the neatest digital tachometer that I've ever seen. The climate control has all these l.c.d. graphics on it. The radio is huge with a 20 band graphic equalizer on it and 'steering wheel controls.' The seats are electric with a power lumbar control and yes, everything still works (with the exception of the above-mentioned items). It was a rocket in its day, however, a new Cavalier would out perform it now. It still feels just as powerful as ever; cars have simply gained so much in the respect of power these days. In closing, I have contemplated selling it many times over the years, but I never seem able to do so. I have had other cars along with it since 1991, so I am able to overlook the claustrophobia-inducing interior dimensions. (I am being serious - I've put on weight over the years and the car is so snug for me that I only drive it with the windows down and t-tops out to avoid hyperventilating.)
So did you ever race a cavalier with your Z?
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