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Used 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good job on this one Chevy!

Big Pine Man, 08/26/2008
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
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I have been very satisfied with my 1998 Cavalier. I have about 180000 miles and have had no major troubles. My only big repair has been a water pump. Otherwise just basic maintenance. The car does seem to go through brake pads sooner than other cars I've owned. This car leaves no fliud stains on my garage floor. Overall this car has been a great cheap car to own and drive. My only real complaint about this car is driving it in the winter. Even with good tires it seems to spin alot and the low trax light always comes on. Also the anti lock brakes appear to engage very easily on packed snow roads. This car has not costed me much money though and that is huge. Im happy with the reliability

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3.75 out of 5 stars

be good to it and it will be good to you

b76, 09/04/2003
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

bought this car used and has been great so far except for sunroof coming off track once. Easy fix if you have or know anyone with knowledge in that area.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Blown mind

jim, 09/02/2010
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased this car from a friend. Car has seen better days with the scratches and typical rust. But after about 154,000 miles engine seized. Good cars I just found a bad one in the six I have owned.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Good car

fully1977, 06/19/2009
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
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Just took 2 kids and a car-load of stuff on a 150 mile one-way trip; 74mph; and still got 35.8mpg! "Only" got 30mpg on the return, but that included 3 days of stop & go driving to work.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great little car!

REVBOO, 10/14/2003
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2dr Coupe
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The best part about this car is the maintenence costs. I've owned it since new and have never had to spend anything on repairs. I'm just now starting to spend on normal items that wear out (tires, brakes, etc.). The only thing that has been replaced on it is the stereo. The CD player quite working while under warranty.

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