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Used 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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"CHICKS DIG CAVALIERS"

Robert Plesko, 12/30/2023
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4dr Sedan
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My Mom bought my 1990 Cavalier brand new for $12,340.00. I got the car in "2011" when she passed away. It had 65,000 original miles on it ...it now has 256,000 miles on it an I wouldn't think twice about driving it to California ( I live in South Carolina). It has been an Awesome Car , through the years I have replaced... Water Pump, Fuel Pump, Computer , Front Struts , Normal Tune -Ups an Brakes. At 200,000 miles the Head Gasket did start to leak an I had that replaced. I have put maybe $1,500 in repairs an normal maintenance in the car over 13 years. I L❤ve My Cavalier!!! P.S. ( The car is in Mint Condition & Beautiful...it looks like it just rolled off the Show Room Floor..) I've been on many dates in my Cavalier an Chicks Love It !! Some remarks were... "OMG".. this is a Time Capsule !! OMG ..."I"m Rolling a Window Down" !!! Hahaaaaa.. 🤣

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5 out of 5 stars

My caviler

Cracker, 06/06/2022
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
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I was wondering on a house an was in need of a car in the garage set a 1990 caviler the striker Jade been dead for 8 years an their was a thick layer of dust I ask about the car an his mom bout it new an she got sick 8 years prier an Parker it it had 68980 milles on it original so the man said he sail it for 1500 I did not have close so I let it be his wife ask me why I didn't buy car an I Gould her I didn't have the money she says how much do you have I replayed 500 she said its yours I toed car home time tank off flushed lines an have been driving it for 6years now I love the car

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car

John Bierman, 05/16/2004
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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Great little car, bought for my father when he was commuting 600-700 miles a week for less than $1000 from local GM dealer. Only work needed was a new battery and a new starter (althouth replacing just the solenoid probably would have fixed it as well). Love the styling on it, comfortable seats, good gas mileage (25 mpg or so in town, 30+ on the highway). Always as dependable as any car I've had (although my old Datsun 210 wagon was pretty good too), with terrific ground clearance (a big help for getting through the snow where I live). Solid machine I'd recommend to anyone needing good, cheap transportation!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Disposable Transportation

Wagoneer, 03/13/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Wagon
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Money trap. Recently required $1000+ in repairs. Head gasket replaced at 90000-still leaks. Needs muffler. Trans getting quirky. Shifts slow. Accelerates pathetically. 0-60 in five miles. Whines and complains all the way. Noisy and underpowered with a 2.0 four banger. Only thing its good for is the spacious area behind the front seats. Front bumper sags. Best part is bumper sticker in the rear window "HONK IF ANYTHING FALLS OFF!"

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