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Used 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Best first car EVER

Jen, 07/24/2010
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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It's the best car I could imagine for a first car. It's fun, and pretty economical, great for A to B driving, and as reliable as anything. The only damage to my car is my fault, and even after rolling off the road and down a hill there was practically no damage at all! IT'S A TANK! But runs like any sporty little coupe you can find. The fuel economy says 20-26 but I actually get around 28, living and driving on back roads mostly, and highway. Sometimes better, sometimes worse. But anyways, it may not be the sexiest beast around, but it's just as good if not better than one. I wish they still made them, if you ever find one and someone you know needs a great reliable and durable car-get it.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

my car sucks

beautifulsound, 10/18/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
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I bought my car from a friendly old man who convenced me that the only right car for me was my chevrolet cavalier. He was a liar and a theif! I now am the unproud owner of a car that constantly breaks down and takes all my money. Please don't buy a car from a friendly old man! Death to cavaliers!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Awesome car!

Bibblebop, 02/25/2010
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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For a car to from point A to B, this car has been great. Twenty years old and still running awesome. I have 95k on it and picked it up 4 years ago with 54k. Its cheap to buy parts for and runs forever. This is my second Cavalier and a true fan. Look around, you still see old Cavaliers everywhere. Thats tells a story on the quality these little cars are known for.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

economical for the long time owner

rmecone, 06/28/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
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Bought this at auction when it was 2 years old. Had 66k on it. Now has 148k. Had to have flywheel replaced shortly after we got it, but only because previous owner had installed the wrong starter. No major problems in over 10 years! Just a battery and tires. No engine work ever. Still runs great! Uses no oil. Tape player is wearing out, but stereo is fine.

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5 out of 5 stars

A balance of performance and economy

unknownZ24, 01/05/2003
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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Mine has 250,000km but runs like new. The compression is still almost perfect,and it starts first go. A little bit of water under the hood, and some body rust, but that's what ontario winters do. I've had no major problems.

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