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Used 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Small , Fast, Fun, and American made.

BodasZ24, 03/01/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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Bought this car new as a dealer leftover. Had 3500 miles was driven by service manager. Car is a blast to drive have had minor problems waterpump, cooling fan, basic stuff any home mechanic can fix. Overall has been a very dependable car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Happens all at once

Jeff, 05/03/2009
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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My car has been fine no big problems. I had to have brakes and the air went out. I keep smelling gas so if everything starts to happen then the car is falling apart. Before the gas smell the car was great.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

hummgbird, 07/29/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
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Bought the car brand new, with 15 miles on it. After 114,856 miles.. it still purrs. Haven't had a lick of trouble. Just normal wear & tear. I love my car and would recommend it to everyone.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love the Z24

domesticdemon, 08/09/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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This car is great, even thought i bought it used, it still is a great car.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Big Problems and Hefty Bills

midnyte_sun, 08/04/2003
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
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I've had this car since 1998 and it ran fine for the first year and a half. Then it started having all kinds of problems. At 85,000 miles I've had these problems: Electronic Modulator busted, water pump busted, engine constantly overheats, a/c, vent, heating only works at max, catalytic converter busted, oxygen sensors malfunctioned, and I get horrible gas mileage : 275 miles on a full tank. (I'll be nice and won't even include new tires, shocks, struts, brakes, etc). Total repairs: $7,000+

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