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Chev Cav 2000, aka, LEMON
Pavel, 11/19/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
My 2000 Chev Cavalier gave me problems right from the first 15,000 miles. In that time I had replaced all 4 Goodyear Tires..they all developed holes in the sidewall...my fault even though it had not happened to me in my 20 yrs of auto ownership. Goodyear would not prorate any tires. At 40K, the radio went out. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty, but I had to fight w/Robert Levis Chev in Slidell, La to get it fixed. While fixing the radio, they damaged the digital oddometer (they wouldn't admit it!). After this incident, I've had to repair the fuel pump, battery and alternator, and other stuff I'm forgetting. I'm buying a new car, thank God.
Great car!
stevewl1164, 06/18/2014
updated 06/19/2017
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in April 2009 and it had 118k, four door and three speed automatic. I paid $1100 for it. It had a new set of Michelins too! The dash near the windshield cracked and now has chunks missing. The original stereo/CD died. It uses no oil between changes. I replaced the radiator, the alternator, and changed the oil every 3000 miles. As of June 2014 it has 186k. I usually get 28 mpg in mixed driving, but sometimes get 30. I figured for $1100 if it lasted a year I could give it away and not be out anything. Five plus years later it is still going strong. Mine has the old OHV 2.2...never had an engine or transmission issue, nor check engine light. I may never get this lucky again. I kept this car until January 2016. I sold it because I bought a 1998 Cavalier with only 100k and was not driving it. It had 218k when I sold it. The people I sold it to said it now has about 230k and have had no problems with it at all. It was so hard to let it go. I wish I had kept it. Even though I have the 1998, I still miss my 2000 model. It was the best car I have ever owned.
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Eight and a half years of good driving.
A.B., 09/16/2010
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Yesterday I bid a fond farewell to a close friend after 8 1/2 years. I got my Cavalier in March 2002 as a high school graduation present from my grandmother. I have to say, the Cav did its job and then some. I went to college 3-4 hours away from home, and I now live a half hour away from where I now work, and have done the commute for 4 years now. The Cavalier was great on gas and kept me safe on one of the worst, most congested Interstates in the country. From an old man t-boning me after running a stop sign to skidding on ice on the Interstate, hitting a snow bank, and the only damage being a bent license plate, this car's toughness isn't to be underestimated. I loved the old gal!
Hate to think of ever replacing her
Brian, 11/09/2010
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Cavalier 4dr stick- shift new in 2000. Just needed fuel efficient transportation and never expected to fall in love w/her. This car has done it all. I have pulled a small trailer with it since new and still only just replaced the clutch once at 109k miles. Consistently gets 36 mpg on interstate and 28-30 daily driving. I have had this car most people wouldn't take a 4wd truck. As for design and ride comfort, it's a cavalier not a mercedes. This car has 116k miles and I hope I get another 10 yrs out of her. I hope one day, when I finally have to let her go, that I can find another ride as great as this car.
Reliable
Kevin, 09/09/2008
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2000 Cavalier in October of 1999. We have 123,000 miles on the car. We get 28 mpg average between city and highway. We have the 2.2 litre engine. The car is very easy to drive and still runs very well. We have had very little trouble out of it. It has been very reliable. No leaks of any kind, and everything works. Still looks good and I enjoy driving it every day. We paid $13,000 for it new and have had the car for nearly ten years. I have no plans to sell or trade my Cavalier. I have owned many different cars from many different manufacturers, but I have kept this one the longest and have found it to be the most reliable.
Great little car!
cakesa3, 12/14/2010
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I drive a 2000 cavalier which has taken my sister through High school, and is now taking me through college. It is a great little car! It has only given minor problems which u can expect from any car. When we got the car, it was abandoned by its current owner. It did not run and it needed a new transmission, but my uncle who is a mechanic saved its life. :) I don't like to see people bash this car-or American makes period. No, its not the most comfortable car. But if thats what your wanting, then your going to pay more. This is a simple car-to get you from point A to B. If your looking for something more luxurious, GM does make the Cadillac. Now there's 116,000 miles and still running strong!
Cavaliers are a great car
kirby, 01/16/2005
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
1 of 20 people found this review helpful
This is now my 6th Cavalier. No matter how you cut it they are reliable and low maintenance. In the past 18 months of owning the 2000 cavalier I have now, it has cost me less than $200.00 in total repairs(regular oil changes included). My only complaint is the suspension is a little weak. All Cavaliers have been known to hit hard over bumps leaving the comfort of driving being sacrificed. However if you can sacrifice the comfortable drive for a cheap, reliable, low maintenance, gas miser. Then a Cavalier is right for you.
Sondra
zoeydsngwrtr, 03/26/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
2 of 37 people found this review helpful
I am a return customer for the Cavalier. I find that for their class, they are pretty good, (in my mind they come in second to the Civic, it is just too much money for my budget). The car drives very well, and you get what you pay for plus some.
our 2nd Cavalier
tom decker, 03/10/2006
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
1 of 23 people found this review helpful
Oil changes and tires have been the only maintenance to date for our Cavalier and for us, that equates to reliability.
2000 4 door Cavalier
sher, 06/11/2008
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new. After 3 months the rods blew, the trunk broke, the dash has 6 cracks. Seats are very hard on back. Very noisy ride. Fan motor broke after 55,000 miles. Brakes squal even though they were fixed. CD player broke after 4 years old
Should've shopped around
Happy Couple, 04/11/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought the car new. Ride quality is extremely rough and the dashboard rattles CONSTANTLY. The front seats are uncomfortable and it has a cheesy stereo. Overall, the car is a good value considering the package options.
R.I.P.
Stef B, 08/13/2008
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Cavilier was the first car I ever owned and I loved it. It looked great, was comfortable, and was fun to drive. The only problems I ever had with it were your basic wear and tear fix ups, considering it did have a few miles on it when I bought it. Other then that it was a great car. I've read on the internet that Caviliers are considered "death traps" but I'd have to disagree. I was in a severe accident in mine and that car saved me and my friends who were with me when the wreck happened. I'd consider these cars to be very safe and reliable, great for a kid's first car. It would have lasted me a long time if my wreck hadn't happened.
an excellent car for first later drivers
john brittain, 07/06/2009
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
an ideal car for small family.all the features needed for an efficient vehicle and good engine performance. fold down rear seat for lots of storage space.disc radio with very good sound.rear door safety lock feature. strong body construction. manual locks and windows which i wanted to avoid costly electrical repairs(as on a pontiac ste which i had.)
2000 Cavalier
rips, 08/24/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car runs great. It has been in Florida the whole time and has not been exposed to the winter elements and salt from the roads.
It's a Trooper!
DCGirl, 12/02/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
All I can say is this car has been good to us! We have driven across the country from Washington, DC to California TWICE with not a peep from our Cavalier (except for locking the keys out in South Dakota). My only complaint is how easily it gets dinged and dented, even with very minor impact.
For sale or trade
Percy Avram, 01/29/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Our experience with this vehicle has been good. It is my wife's car. She is 82 and can no longer drive. The car is in excellent condition with 39,600 miles It is maroon red color with a grey interior, power-steering, air- conditioner, radio and automatic transmission. Original tires.
2000 Cavalier 4 Dr. Sedan
Chongsah, 02/18/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has positives: nice body style, good gas mileage, nice interior, etc. However, something is not right with the ABS. Kind of scary. When brakes are applied (while slowing down to turn, stopping, etc. even on dry pavement), there's a hum, a vibration under your foot through the brake pedal, brakes lock up anyway and I've slid (in snow) before the car stops. A few times, I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to stop in time and no, I wasn't driving fast at all, driving through residential streets. Also, power window on front passenger side stopped working after only 40K miles. Difficult to get in and out of the back seats, even though it's a 4 door.
Good inexpensive car
linban, 06/15/2005
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for a cheap economical commuter car. My uncle has owned 5 Chevy Cavaliers and recommended I buy this used one. His last one had 160,000 miles with no major mechanical issues and was still going strong. I have had no problems with mine. It had 73,000 miles on it when I bought it. I pushed it past 90 mph to see how it would handle, and it ran smooth. Granted there is alot of road noise and you feel like you are sitting close to the ground. But for a cheap little car, it is great.
Gonna Drive this Until it Dies
Derrick G, 06/05/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I currently have just over 135,000 miles on this car and I bought it brand new. I have had no problems. (Just a couple of recalls that were taken care very quickly.) I still get over 30 miles per gallon. It's a little rough on the inside when compared to other vehicles, but it gets the job done.
It's a cheap survivor
Canadian, 04/04/2007
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was purchased in early 2003 with 76,000 kilometers and has been faithful year after year. The brutally cold winters have failed to prevent cold starts. I have kept all regular maintenance considering the less than stellar ratings tagging this car. I changed the auto transmission fluid at 110000 kilometers on Nov 2005. On Nov 2006, only 20,000 km later, the transmission began to grind, and shortly thereafter, died. This was a major disappointment, as the vehicle was always driven in a manner to prolong it's service life. Thankfully, I was able to find a used transmission with 69000 kilometers for a cheap (albeit unwelcome) $350.00 CAD.
"The Car Of My Dreams"
Matthew0126, 03/28/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A very very good car for the $money$.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
Michael Collins, 03/30/2002
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new. It has been driven halfway across the country twice and drove wonderfully. I did not have any problems with the car until I hit about 41000 miles. It was being driven down the road and just stopped going without any warning. It turns out the transmission was completely burned up. The only thing General Motors would do for me is cover the labor costs. I had to buy a new transmission and pay all the towing costs. Overall the car was great until this event, but this has lowered my feelings concerning the products that GM and Chevrolet are building for the consumer.
A great car if you’re a DIYer
D, 09/13/2022
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you’re looking for a cheap car to get you from Point A to Point B and can fix it yourself, shy of the Toyotas and Hondas of the era it’s probably the best early 2000s economy car out there. I bought a silver 2000 Cavalier with the 2.2 liter engine for $800 with 151k on it at the time. The only problem was that while it was maintained in terms of oil, brakes and what not, it was obvious that the rest was left alone. Even with that, it took no more than $500 of parts and 2 solid days of work to get it back up to where it should’ve been. Cheap and abundant parts and it’s dead simple to work on. I had changed the alternator, all fluids, brakes, serpentine belt and put a Bluetooth stereo and modest size speakers in it and was good to go. I just hit 170k a few weeks ago and only had to put a new gas cap on it and replace the throttle position sensor since the initial work I put into it. $20 for the cap and $40 and 15 minutes of work for the TPS. Also it’s great on gas for an older car. It is easily achievable to get 400 miles on a tank so long as you don’t floor it everywhere. Just don’t expect absolute comfort or speed and you’ll be good, it’s an early 2000s economy car after all. Only taking a star off because the Civic and Corolla exist, but if you can’t stretch your budget out that far, then this is a solid choice
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Shaky Brakes
RaYcH, 07/05/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I agree with the person who said there is vibrating feel with the brakes sometimes. It's weird. Overall, I love my car. It looks good and drives well. I had some problems with the Solinoid(not sure of the spelling) when I first bought it. Took the dealership a while to figure out what was wrong. Guess thats what I get for buying a used car. But it's a great car for a good price.
Love this car
heather stevens, 06/21/2004
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I always love to drive this car. It is cost effective and very reliable. It is a great car for first getting out of college.