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Used 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Most fun inexpensive coupe you can get!

Brian, 11/19/2007
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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Bought my Z24 for $3000 in Dec. 2006, and I have loved every minute of driving it. It has more horsepower and torque than any available new car less then $20,000. I get 30 mpg driving in city highway traffic to work. Takes corners very well. Seats are pretty well designed except maybe a little too firm. The plastic upholstry cracks pretty. Had to replace quite a few standard wear and tear parts after I bought it but no water pump yet. I couldn't ask for more from a $3000 car.

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5 out of 5 stars

One amazing car

jayman, 11/12/2007
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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I truthfuly just needed a car with good fuel mileage. I never thought I would sit down in a little 5 speed rocket that gets 34 miles to the gallon on the highway. I have had my Cavalier for about 2 weeks and I have not had any problems with it at all, I bought it for $1500 from an individual who took really good car of it. It's only got 100,780 miles and it runs amazing. I was really suprised when it out performed a new Scion Tc. I will keep this car till it dies, or until I die which ever comes first.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

96' Z24

kingcarz1, 10/18/2003
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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Great car when it runs, The Quad 4 was a down fall for GM, as with fuel pumps

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I love my car

mandy, 02/27/2009
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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I love this car! Purchased for $800 from a family member who needed $$, who can beat that?! Was wrecked before,don't know anything about the prior history, but it's been my baby. 28-33 mpg still! Replaced alternator & fixed break fluid leak shortly after purchase. Replaced motor at a little over 170K, 2 yrs ago, $900, cheaper than a new car. At 217K now & still rolling. Oil send unit went out a few months ago,replaced. Having a bit of off-and-on trouble w/the low beam lights(a wiring prob.) Having trouble locating the problem bc of course it doesn't happen when my mechanic has it! LOL No big since I don't drive at night much & if I do I just drive my other vehicle.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Good for a first car

Krista , 06/03/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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I am 16 and my parents bought me my cavalier. It had 115,000 miles on it when I bought it! It is a '96! Despite the high miles, it has been nothing but reliable. Being a teenage girl and not knowing a lot about cars I need a car I can depend on. I can depend on this car.

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