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Used 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

christen, 11/25/2002
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my Cavelier 4 years ago, and I love it as much today as i did the day I bought it. It is a great car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

#1 Ragtop Beater

rainman5355, 09/14/2003
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

1997 Convertible LS.Bought it new in 05/1998. Rarely in shop. Have spent maybe $1000 in non-warranteed work. A blast to drive. Every day driver. Holds five passengers. (name another american convertible that does that) Huge trunk for a car its size. Have vacationed in it with the wife and 3 kids comfortably.

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5 out of 5 stars

Almost 10 Years Old and Heads Still Turn

Debbie Moreno, 07/03/2006
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for almost 10 years and it still runs great and looks great! People always ask me.."What kind of car is that","Who makes it","That's a nice looking car",etc.I have nothing but great things to say about it and other people do as well. Passengers can't believe how quick it goes from 0 to 40,50,60mph. Great on gas! So much fun to drive! Put the top down and everyone is checking it out! Also,I've had the car for almost 10 years. I got in a very bad accident with it(another driver's fault,nothing to do with the car) and I truly believe its safety features saved my life. Air bags worked right on contact,seat belt locked me in place,etc. Not a fender bender! Best purchase I ever made!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

What a fun car!

jat20, 01/16/2003
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had this car since 1997. The only complaint that I can say is the roof leaked in the begenning. After getting it to the dealership numerous times, the problem was finally solved.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great little Car

TooBright, 06/13/2003
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my cavalier used and with high mileage. I still love it, and can't think of selling it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

cavelier convertible tops in gas milage

fyarbrough, 03/14/2002
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My Chevrolet Cavelier is tops in gas milage and would be an excellent car for a young person or old. However, I think GM needs to improve on the sturdiness of the vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

21 years and still looking good

Belinda Crysell, 09/07/2018
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am the only owner of this 1997 cavalier she has been a great car she still gets 35 miles to the gallon I didn't start replacing parts until ten years later it's a convertible of replaced the top once the water pump twice the alternator once the cam pack twice the window controller twice the driver window mother once it a little over 200,000 miles and she still drives like she did new the only two problems if had with it is a week after I got it the CD player stoped working the dealer Larry Puckett in Prattville Alabama refused to fix it and it would run away by itself and they refused to give me another car after my husband could of been killed it it because he couldn't get it to stop then they came with a towtruck and got it fixed what ever was wrong with it but refused to ever tell me what was wrong with it

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5 out of 5 stars

Super snazzy sweet Coupe

Mike Fiedler , 03/17/2023
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Convertible
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I bought my red 1997 convertible and turned it into a Superman promo car and you would not believe how many heads that car turns I wish I could put a picture of it on here that car runs better than any vehicle I've ever owned and it is super quick with the upgraded 2.4 and the five speed transmission!!

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