The only problems I had with this car was from wear and tear from the previous owner. I had no real mechanical problems with the car.
The Buick built 2.2L in-line 4 and 4 speed automatic really handled well. I felt like I was driving a sports car.
The seats where comfortable, but not the best.
The body is designed from the ground up for safety. I was sandwiched at a stop sign and the body's crush zones worked exactly as designed. Its just a shame that my insurance company totaled the car.
I bought my 1998 cavalier with 12000 miles. I loved it and it was very very dependable. I was very happy with my cavalier. We hit a buck (deer) going about 55-60 miles an hour and both airbags deployed. No one got hurt. I was happy to walk away only a little shaken. The only thing that left me stranded was the alternator that went out at about 70000 miles, but that was after I had it repaired from hitting the deer. So overall, if you are buying one of these... deffinently go for it, if it has low miles. I finally had to get rid of mine @ 150,000 miles b/c the air conditioner quit and it kept overheating. I didn't want to have to put 1000 dollars into a car when the blue book value is just that much. :)
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