1994 Chevy Cavalier Review
1994 Chevy Cavalier Review
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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 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 $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$156/mo for Cavalier VL
Cavalier VL
vs
$174/mo
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3.13 out of 5 stars
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 … junk car
engine, I would keep it.
5 out of 5 stars
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
1.63 out of 5 stars
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.
2.5 out of 5 stars
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 … conditioner stopped working, I could hardly tell, since the air was never cold in the first place. After that I had problems with the emissions control system and had to replace the E.G.R. value. The car never was the same after that; it would stall if you didnt keep your foot on the gas pedal; very dangerous.
1994 Cavalier Highlights
Coupe
VL
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $156/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
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- 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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