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Used 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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SarahB, 10/02/2006
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for five months and needed to replace the head gasket and coolant system. The car has run warmer than it should since I got it, and just recently finally decided to overheat. This car is only at 51,000 miles. Keep searching for other cars!

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4 out of 5 stars

I'd buy another one right now.

Chuck Hays, 08/13/2015
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I needed a cheap car to get to work in, found this one for sale nearby. Paid 1800 for it with 228k on it. It was fairly clean and drove well. I have had to do a few things to it to keep everything operational, but I am a mechanic, so no biggie. I drive like I stole it, change the oil regularly and it just turned 309 k. Good value for the money.

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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

My first baby...

tes092193, 04/28/2012
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Bought this car as my first car, with 130,000 miles on it. Drove it until 150,000. Didn't put a penny into the car other than: gas- obviously, oil changes, and a new set of tires. For being 16-19, the fact no money needed to spent on car repairs was very nice. The fact I got 30 miles to the gallon easily was nice too. I had friends who had the exact same year as mine with well over 200,000. I would be driving this car still, except a driver pulled out in front of me, and sadly totaled my Cavy. 5000 dollars in damage was too much for the insurance company. This car started up every time, warmed up quickly, and never left me stranded. For a 2200 engine, it had plenty of pep.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

brantm21, 01/12/2011
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car new in 2001. Great, Great car. It is one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever drove. It now has 145,000 miles on it, and still strong. The good: They dont make great cars like this anymore; Drives and rides great; Great fuel economy 33HW 29C; The Bad: Cheap Interior; Bad for ball joints, but easy fix; Other than that fantastic car and very reliable. I use this car for everything. Long trips, back and forth to work, grocery getter. If you looking for something cheap and fun this is the car for you.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it

BBgmu, 08/02/2002
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd Cav, and I dont care what the ratings say, this car is so dependable and sporty!!

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