Used 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Great car!
stevewl1164, Creedmoor, NC, 06/18/2014
updated 06/19/2017
Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in April 2009 and it had 118k, four door and three speed automatic. I paid $1100 for it. It had a new set of Michelins too! The dash near the windshield cracked and now has chunks missing. The original stereo/CD died. It uses no oil between changes. I replaced the radiator, the alternator, and changed the oil every 3000 miles. As of June 2014 it has 186k. I usually get 28 mpg in mixed driving, but sometimes get 30. I figured for $1100 if it lasted a year I could give it away and not be out anything. Five plus years later it is still going strong. Mine has the old OHV 2.2...never had an engine or transmission issue, nor check engine light. I may never get this lucky again. I kept this car until January 2016. I sold it because I bought a 1998 Cavalier with only 100k and was not driving it. It had 218k when I sold it. The people I sold it to said it now has about 230k and have had no problems with it at all. It was so hard to let it go. I wish I had kept it. Even though I have the 1998, I still miss my 2000 model. It was the best car I have ever owned.
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Eight and a half years of good driving.
A.B., 09/16/2010
Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Yesterday I bid a fond farewell to a close friend after 8 1/2 years. I got my Cavalier in March 2002 as a high school graduation present from my grandmother. I have to say, the Cav did its job and then some. I went to college 3-4 hours away from home, and I now live a half hour away from where I now work, and have done the commute for 4 years now. The Cavalier was great on gas and kept me safe on one of the worst, most congested Interstates in the country. From an old man t-boning me after running a stop sign to skidding on ice on the Interstate, hitting a snow bank, and the only damage being a bent license plate, this car's toughness isn't to be underestimated. I loved the old gal!
Great little car!
cakesa3, Killeen, TX, 12/14/2010
Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive a 2000 cavalier which has taken my sister through High school, and is now taking me through college. It is a great little car! It has only given minor problems which u can expect from any car. When we got the car, it was abandoned by its current owner. It did not run and it needed a new transmission, but my uncle who is a mechanic saved its life. :) I don't like to see people bash this car-or American makes period. No, its not the most comfortable car. But if thats what your wanting, then your going to pay more. This is a simple car-to get you from point A to B. If your looking for something more luxurious, GM does make the Cadillac. Now there's 116,000 miles and still running strong!
A great car if you’re a DIYer
D, Virginia Beach, VA, 09/13/2022
Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you’re looking for a cheap car to get you from Point A to Point B and can fix it yourself, shy of the Toyotas and Hondas of the era it’s probably the best early 2000s economy car out there. I bought a silver 2000 Cavalier with the 2.2 liter engine for $800 with 151k on it at the time. The only problem was that while it was maintained in terms of oil, brakes and what not, it was obvious that the rest was left alone. Even with that, it took no more than $500 of parts and 2 solid days of work to get it back up to where it should’ve been. Cheap and abundant parts and it’s dead simple to work on. I had changed the alternator, all fluids, brakes, serpentine belt and put a Bluetooth stereo and modest size speakers in it and was good to go. I just hit 170k a few weeks ago and only had to put a new gas cap on it and replace the throttle position sensor since the initial work I put into it. $20 for the cap and $40 and 15 minutes of work for the TPS. Also it’s great on gas for an older car. It is easily achievable to get 400 miles on a tank so long as you don’t floor it everywhere. Just don’t expect absolute comfort or speed and you’ll be good, it’s an early 2000s economy car after all. Only taking a star off because the Civic and Corolla exist, but if you can’t stretch your budget out that far, then this is a solid choice
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It's a cheap survivor
Canadian, 04/04/2007
Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was purchased in early 2003 with 76,000 kilometers and has been faithful year after year. The brutally cold winters have failed to prevent cold starts. I have kept all regular maintenance considering the less than stellar ratings tagging this car. I changed the auto transmission fluid at 110000 kilometers on Nov 2005. On Nov 2006, only 20,000 km later, the transmission began to grind, and shortly thereafter, died. This was a major disappointment, as the vehicle was always driven in a manner to prolong it's service life. Thankfully, I was able to find a used transmission with 69000 kilometers for a cheap (albeit unwelcome) $350.00 CAD.
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