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Oh How I Wish I Had Kept This Car
R Carter, 06/16/2009
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my '91 Cavalier-VL in 1991 and regretfully traded it in 2002 for something with less mileage. It had over 186000 miles on it when I traded it. It ran like a champ. Total repair costs for the 11 yrs I had it was probably not over $1000 I bet if even that much. Absolutely the best car I have ever had and wish to this day (in 2009)I still had it.
Fun little car
squidjuice, 10/07/2009
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
All I can say is shes 18yrs old and still loved. never thought I would say that about a cavalier! awesome car fun and reliable still babied and in the garage with 3 coats of glaze still original paint and Still looks show room! 2 more years and she a antique these are great fun economy cars
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AMF, 05/29/2006
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I ordered this car in late 90. I had problems with hub bearing, starter and heater core much later in life. Changed oil every 3K with 0W-30 year round. Engine never leaked or burned any oil. Motor ran strong up to 120,000 miles when I sold it to friend. Last I heard it was still running and owner was impressed with performance. The car was driven hard at times but just kept on going. If you can find one that has been well maintained I would say it is a good bet. It was the first new car I ever owned so I felt the fluid changes were important. With high miles the motor ran like new and didn't miss a beat. Original muffler and cat converter replaced at 112K. Check oil change records!
Quick and Agile
WAStateChevy, 06/11/2007
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car with the 3.1 V6 is very fun to drive. Munce transmission is very durable and responsive. The sound is great from the 3.1. I drove the heck out of it and I love it more than any car I have owned even though it is the oldest car I own.
great car
kody70, 03/03/2010
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My parents bought a 1991 Cavalier RS 2- door coupe 3-speed automatic a few years back and when I got my license, I was able to take it over. It's been a very reliable car, with only normal maintenance, like brakes. The only other issue was a sway bar link. It might not be the fastest car out there, but it's extremely reliable and gets from A to B with no problems. I even hit a deer and the car didn't get damaged at all.
AMAZING AFTER SO MANY MILES!!!!
CypressMJ, 07/26/2003
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'd have to say I am really proud of my Cavalier VL coupe. She runs great and fast. As a teenager still in the 'wanna-be fast' stage of my life, this baby has all the power I need with a 3.1L engine pulling about 140 horsepower. Other then the lack of stylish exterior and constant rust problems, my car, after 102,456 miles on it, still runs fresh off the dealership. Watch out for that thermostat, though. She'll stick on ya!
28/08/02
Z24Guy, 08/27/2002
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Incredibly fun to drive.
Great drive to work car
Benji, 10/12/2002
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Only had one mechanical problem w/ the tranny soleniod. Regular maintenance and this car is a very cheap form of transportation. Sporty looking for a 11 year old car. Saves mucho bucks over driving pickup truck to work.
perfect 1st car
wagz, 11/18/2002
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is so much fun to drive. its got a fun engine which can keep up with any of the newer cars if taken care of. hook up the sound system, put in a cd player, put a nice paint job on it and your set to ride. maybe fix up the engine a little, give it a little more kick, and damn your set.
good car
sean gatewood, 08/25/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with low miles and have driven the car into the ground and it still starts and gets me there every day. It has been a great school car for a good price it has never failed me. I have never replaced the cluch exaust or anythiing for that matter outside of an altranator and battery.
This car has lasted so long....
Coupons420, 12/02/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I won this car for 5$ at an actution, and have drivin it cross country, did more neutral drops that u can imagine! plus it has 186,000 miles now!~ and i have yet to do any major repair. I have only chaged brakes normal wear, andthe dipstick broke bu thats it, plus the motor mounts went out after yrs of abuse .. hene. but othere than that i love this car and will tear it to all hell till the day it dies! this car made me love chevy once again. Plus I thought this car would die long ago, but aparnetly the reverse drops, water burnouts, and neutral drops have no effect on it!
Awesome Car!!!
Tiffany, 06/23/2005
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my third Cavalier: I've had an '87 Z-24 (BEST CAR EVER!), '88 wagon, and now a '91 RS Sedan. I have never had any major problems with any of them. These cars are reliable - never afraid to take them anywhere! The radios are awesome with kickin' bass! The mileage has been superb and the comfort and styling of the Cavalier is the best!
Did you say Lemon
You can have mine, 12/12/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This model set Chevy back a few years. Within the first year of this new car, I had injectors, fuel sensor, oxygen sensor, dash, head gasket and electrical system all fail and need to be replaced. The problems didn't stop there and I happily traded it in for a loss.
killa car
killakam, 12/25/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
heater core problems that about it...i bought it for like 5 hundred canadian...its got 261000km on it, but it still runs great
Great Car
Atmospheres, 01/20/2004
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My car has given me very little trouble in 8.5 yrs. It's easy to maintain with very little mechanical experience. I have done most of it myself with a pretty basic tool set. Ex.:Ignition switch and light switch in the steering column, batteries, fan motor, hoses, radiator, cooling tank, thermostat, plugs, wires, light replacement, water pump, oil, air, and fuel filter changes. (Keep in mind, I'm a girl...)I paid $3000.00 for the car and have put another 115,000 miles on it since I bought it. Mine has over 230,000 miles on it! My car has towed more than it's share of vehicles. (I never said I pampered it.)
Excellent Car!!
mar-tone, 02/03/2004
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my 1st new car purchase and the best $10,400 I ever spent! After 13+ years and 129,000 miles I've gone through 2 exhaust systems, 2 starters, a head gasket, 3 brake jobs, and one water pump. But STILL a VERY dependable car year 'round. Still handles good, good mileage. Not the fastest or shiniest car on the block - but I own it. NO car payment, low taxes and STILL dependable transportation to work. "Trade in value"?...who needs it! Chevrolet made a winner here!!!
A few Problems
AngryBrian, 02/14/2006
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Runs good and always starts on cold days, constantly has electrical problems. A great car to start out with, relatively hardy car. Had a power window motor go up in smoke (no damage). I would recommend looking over the wiring before buying. Other than that a great car with everything a student would need to get around.
Reliable powerful engine, but no comfort
OMD, 04/05/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got mine in 1995 at 52,000 miles and have since put 40,000 miles on it. AC worked great in TX. Starts on even the coldest days in MI. Control dome for wipers and alternator need changing in first 60K. Interior panels cheap and rattle like hell, keep coming off. But engine is reliable and has lot of low end torque. Steering fairly responsive, but lots of body roll. Excessive road and wind noise - especially on highway. Body of car still free of rust after 90K. Repairs to date: $3000 - changed alternator once, all brakes twice, shocks & struts once, battery twice and other small repairs. Radio quite powerful and has lot of bass.
Better than a Saturn!
Krammer, 04/13/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Car is 12 years old w/ 230000+ miles on it. I've replaced heater core (150 bucks). Replaced water pump (20 bucks). Spark plug fell out (200 bucks). Maybe a thermostat (2 bucks). This was a great investment. Z24 brand new was 14,000.
A great long-lasting ride!
Nicolle, 05/15/2003
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new 12 years ago and now have over 145,000 miles on it. I haven't spent more than $800 in replacement parts and still have the original exaust and clutch. The car has been extremely reliable, getting me home safe through several snow storms and NEVER breaking down. The engine sounds better than newer cars I've test drove lately.
Awesome car!
Bibblebop, 02/25/2010
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Best first car EVER
Jen, 07/24/2010
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
economical for the long time owner
rmecone, 06/28/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
cavilier's
kristin, 09/22/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has a few dents to the passenger hood where a deer ran out in front of me and so its not fixable unless I get another hood and fender. So its really not worth it. The money that I take to fix it, I might as well go and buy another car. other than a couple of dents it is a good car.
my car sucks
beautifulsound, 10/18/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
A balance of performance and economy
unknownZ24, 01/05/2003
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
RUST!!!!!
NickP, 01/30/2003
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Don't let the side skirts of this car fool you. Behind them lies plenty of rust. This is a great car if cared for but down the road be ready to bring out the bondo and refurbish the wheel wells, door jams, and the door panels.
Excellent Car
Gregory Jackson, 02/03/2003
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My car was purchased new I have 378K miles and never had any engine work. It does not leak any oil.I've put new belts,alternator,plugs and wires. But that basic maintenance on a vehicle. I put new chrome rims and tires on about 4 years ago. I need a new A/C compressor and will be getting a paint job soon. As for engine work it runs great. It's the Heartbeat of America!!
Our Cavalier Z24
Traci & Rob, 02/11/2003
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would recommend to anyone buying a used car that the Z24 is a grat car to buy. She handles real well. Love the power when shifting gears.
Great car
John Bierman, 05/16/2004
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Disposable Transportation
Wagoneer, 03/13/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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Zealander, 03/29/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its great for a first time car buyer. If you treat it right, it is a low maintnence, repair it yourself vehicle. Mines pushing 300 000km and still purrs like a kitten. I highly reccomend using synthetic oil. I only burn half a liter every 10 000kms between oil changes.
My caviler
Cracker, 06/06/2022
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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"CHICKS DIG CAVALIERS"
Robert Plesko, 12/30/2023
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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Fix or Repair Daily Chevrolet
david augenstene, 11/01/2015
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 1999 with 55000 miles on it. And I kept it for 10 years. This vehicle had the 3.1 V6 and it was quick. It had constant little nagging repair issues. I replaced the gas tank twice (I did drive it in the snow.) The controls were more suited for females, too compact especially on the left side. The tilt wheel broke, the seats had problems. I had a transmission problem that caused it to stall all the time. The ignition module failed within a couple months of buying it. I got rear-ended in it in a chain reaction crash and that had a delayed reaction of the tilt wheel breaking and the seat mounts failing and probably at the end the seat control failing within the next five years. While I was looking to trade it in sometime drilled it with grocery cart and took out a rear light. If you see an RS V6 for sale like a restored or well kept convertible, it would be a nice ride with good gas mileage. It got as good gas mileage as many four bangers I've owned ( in the range of 22-24mpg in mixed city/highway driving) plus it was fast, a nice sound to that 3.1 winding out.
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Good car if you take care of it.
AIM : Pikachoo1980, 07/03/2002
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 3.1l v6 has >160,000miles on the original engine. The transmission has about 70,000 miles on it(rebuilt). I have never, EVER, been left on teh side of the road because it broke down. It has always started on the first crank. I don't abuse her, but I don't pamper her either. I say it is a great car. I have only had to spend money on teh airconditioner, radiator, and I went ahead and replaced all of the gaskets (not neccessary, but it had minor leaks) on the car when I bought it. Too bad there is no aftermarket support.
Cavalier wagon a trooper
juniorgriff, 05/15/2005
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4dr Wagon
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned 17 cars since i have got my licence in '88 and all of them do not compare to this super trooper. I don't think they put too many 6 cylinders. in the wagons, but it is a great engine. Check this... 325,000 kms. AMAZING!! Forget Camrys and Accords. This car will not stop! I am not regular with the oil changes and tune- ups, and I drove it twice to Vancouver from Calgary, and once to Toronto and back! Sure, the paint is faded and there is a little rust around the wheel wells, but I am proud to tell people this old dog is still kicking. The only major thing I have done is brakes, tires and right side ball joint. If this car makes it to 375,000 I am going to write a letter to GM. Great job boys!
Chevy
Joel, 02/07/2006
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 4dr Wagon
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's not fast but gas mileage is probably even better than it should be. Bought car private party from original owner. 36k original miles! A lot of plastic in the interior but it's not supposed to be a luxury car. This Chevy handles well and I would recommend it for anyone with a piggybank and a drivers license.