1994 Chevy Cavalier Review

Name: 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 1754 USD
Rating: 4.3 (48 reviews)

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Wagon is sold without trim designation. Base engine is up 10 horsepower to 120. Automatic door locks unlock when ignition is turned off.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$144/mo

$168/mo

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It's dead

Guano2, 11/20/2003

1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe

With 129,600 miles on the clock my little Cavy bit the dust. For 9 years it was reliable and never stranded me until the end. Valve spring broke in 3 places and bent and dropped the valve into the #2cyl.-wrecking the piston. The sound it made was about as horrific as my desciption. $2500 new engine on an $1100 car? Nope. I will miss it. If only I had a garage & a …

My Cavy

JPW, 03/09/2002

1994 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe

Awesome car, my parents drove it and it only has 36k on the motor original, just replaced teh battery last year lol All around awesome car, if u can find one with low enough mileage jump on it or else u will regret it. Peace, JPW

Good Car, Not

btdoug, 07/30/2007

1994 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Wagon

I bought this car a few months ago, with less than 100k miles on it. I've had a lot of electrical failures that needed to be replaced, and the engine overheats on long drives. I know it's getting to be an old cheap car, and it's an American car, but I expected a little more reliability than what I've got so far.

One problem after another

Bob Koenig, 12/20/2005

1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe

I bought this car when it was only four years old and it didn't take long for things to start going wrong. At first I started having problems with the electrical system. I had to replace the alternator. Next,the car started over heating, I had to replace the thermostat. Then the gears started slipping and I had to get the transmission rebuilt. Then the compressor for the air …

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1994 Cavalier Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$144/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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It's dead

My Cavy

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One problem after another

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier VL 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}