1992 Chevy Cavalier Review
Price Estimate: $2,500 - $4,166
Edmunds' Expert Review
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What’s new
ABS is standard, and base engines are bumped 15 horsepower to 110. RS and Z24 convertibles are back after two-year hiatus. Automatic door locks are added. VL and RS models get new wheelcovers. Z24 trades performance tires for touring.
For sale near Manchester, CT
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Fun, Reliable, and classic look
4.13 out of 5 starsmpasternak, 11/14/2002
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Convertible
bought this car for almost nothing,
it looks almost new.. except for a little tear or two in the roof (not leaking)
drives ok.. but since its got a good 400,000Km's on it already.. Im surprised
it runs
BUT it runs.. and pretty damn good too!
I'd never accuse the cavalier of being a fast sports car.. its not.. too
underpowered for a V6 (torquey enough) but dropping the … roof provides a
comfortable drive
Very Dependable Wagon
3.88 out of 5 starsloyalcavyowner, 04/24/2004
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 4dr Wagon
The car was in the family since 94 and
has been reliable for us the entire
time. The 3.1 V6 is a powerful engine
for this class of car. It
has 140K and the only major problems
were an alterator and a power steering
unit replacement. The only trouble im
having with it now is a transmission
fluid leak but it still shifts
flawlessly. The interior has a few
broken pieces … as well. Also ther is
some surface rust showing up. I
definitely recommend this car for
those who like a dependable car with
lots of people/cargo room. Also, try
to find one with a V6.
The Little Cav That Could
4.25 out of 5 starsCAVMAN, 12/06/2002
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe
Bought this car new in college in
1991. Have done almost all the
maintainance myself, mainly oil,
filters and brakes. Always use a good
synthetic oil and good filter. KN air
filter and always replaced parts with
ones that have lifetime warranty's.
Have replaced alternator, tensioner,
power steering pump, hoses, heater core
x 2, radiator, plugs and wires. The …
thing just keeps running and with
223,000 miles on it, I could see it
easily going for another 100,000-
150,000. If you don't care to look
great going to work, it will get you
there just as good as a new vehicle.
Very easy to work on also.
Two words: peel out
4.5 out of 5 starsFwapadalaplap, 11/08/2002
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
People laughed when I staged in my
1992 Z24, but it was a real blast to
totally beat them off the line. I
purchased it used from an uncle,
who never had any problems with it
and performed all regular
maintenance himself. This car is fun
to ride, and its like my miniature
sports car... I'll keep dreaming. Its
great on the highways (no problems
merging or passing, … around 27MPG)
and idles nice in traffic. The engine
sound is a great bonus; you don't
expect it from this little car.
1992 Cavalier Highlights
Convertible
Z24
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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