Used 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews
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It keeps going.
Betty97, 07/01/2010
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2004 with 120,000 miles on it. It now has 216,000+ miles and doesn't use a drop of oil. I average 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. I have had no major issues with this car and have only replace the plugs and wires and the water pump. It's going to be a sad day when it does finally die.
LS Sedan
John, 08/03/2006
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall a reliable car. Mine has 135,000 miles on it and has never had any engine/transmission work done other than oil changes and tune ups. The engine I have is the 2.4L, so the gas mileage isn't quite as good as the 2.2L. The 2.4 does pack plenty of power though! My car will go up to around 50 mph in 2nd gear if I let it! The only major problem I have had is with a leaky gas tank that was replaced about 130,000 mi. A minor issue that I have is the motors for the power windows are starting to fade. Overall, a great car!
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Reliable Runabout
CJ, 06/18/2005
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with an extended warranty, shortly thereafter the water pump went. I had regrets buying it, thinking the reliability would be bad. Very few problems since then. The O2 sensor went ($20 to replace). A/C needed a leak fixed, and a small oil leak fixed, all cheap fixes. Few problems for an 8 year old car. Ride and interior leave much to be desired. Lots of squeaks, and very soft ride. Cheap looking inside, and some fragile plastic pieces. Power was fine with the manual tranny. Engine note was quiet, albeit a souless "whir." Gas mileage was very good (33).
A lot of go for a 4 banger
greennirvana101, 03/18/2004
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i just bought this car used with a bunch of mods on it... it runs 0-60 in 6.7! its got a lot of go and potential for such a great price
Best Car I Have ever owned
Nathan Sweeney, 09/07/2003
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best vehicle i have ever owned. I have had a 93 Honda Civic and a 95 jeep Wrangler before the Z24. This thing gets 30 mpg with a mix of highway and city driving, goes 0 - 60 in like 8 seconds, and corners like a mofo. 100mph comes up easily in 5th gear and feels completely stable and in control. Insurance is the same as the 93 Civic for me, a 19 year old male. Had I owned this first, i would have never had the YJ or the Civic. Build quality is flawless in the Z24 except for the paint. Scratches easily. I just want to drive around as much as possible. It's a great car! Looking for a first car? get a Z24, you won't regret it!