Used 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews
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why i dislike my Cavalier
311, 04/14/2003
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 1996 Cavalier has been a very reliable car, besides that it is a poorly made car. This car is a basic ecnomy car, it will never be anything but an ecnomy car not even the z24 will be more. The horsepower to weight ratio is pretty bad(130HP to 2617lbs) , the Torque (120 ft-lbs) is also pretty bad. The interior of the car is very cheaply made, from the seats to the steering wheel down to the side door panels which always seemed to be crack on every Cavalier. If anyone is thinking of upgrading a Cavalier i would highly disapprove, go out and get a sports car and don't make the same mistake that i did.
Mary's Review
mary smith, 05/26/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I think this car is great
Not a Ferrari, but under credited cars.
chogan85, 07/29/2009
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If your looking for a good first car for you teenager, do not dismiss this car despite GM's reliability and quality record. I am now 23 and looking for a newer used car but I have to stand up for the Cavalier, she's been an overall great little sporty car. With the 3spd auto, (some performance mods) respectable torque, decent stock suspension, the 2.2l 2200 engine may not pump out a lot of mind blowing horsepower, but it's been a very reliable engine. Acceleration could be a bit better for its class. Awesome gas mileage (*with* performance mods!) With a WAI, catback exhaust and performance header, I get 26 city and 31 highway. The interior isn't that bad, overall pretty basic and comfortable
It is ok
Ryan, 05/09/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not the best car in the world but it gets ou around.
Good 1st car. dont fall in luv too quick
ewest, 06/16/2002
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i bought my cavy in 96 and was in love wit the looks. the dealership also told me it was very safe with the "steel cage" and all--5*'s. but after i bought it i read on edmunds and other sites that the safety was iffy at best. i havent had many problems with it outside of the faulty circuitry that makes my "check engine" light stay on all the time. i wouldnt recommend it to anyone other than a teen as a first car. but you should DEFINITELY upgrade the engine and stereo system.
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