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Used 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

SPORTY, QUICK, FUN AND RELIABLE...

phoongdan, 06/29/2011
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have owned my LS sedan for going on 5 years now and it's been a pleasure to own and very fun to drive! I replaced the stock air filter with a K&N system, upgraded the stock exhaust to a racing exhaust, and use synthetic oil and the 140hp engine (about 150hp+ with the mods) and I have the 4-speed automatic with overdrive and the car literally can outrun most 4-cylinders and even some V-6's Not only is it quick, but I like the exterior and interior styling and the car has been exceptionally reliable. I've got over 135,000 miles on it and have only needed basic repairs like a water pump, radiator hoses, thermostat, and rear tail light socket replaced.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Solid car, good performance.

DVW67, 01/16/2003
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is our second Cavalier. Our first was a '97 LS with the 2.2L engine and 4sp auto. I opted this time for the 2.4L engine despite having a good experience with the 2.2L. The 2.4L mated to the 4sp auto is a better performer when getting onto the highway from the on-ramps. The noise level is about the same between both versions. As of this writing, we have 56,800 miles on our 2001 LS (yes, we drive ALOT) and it has performed flawlessly. If asked if I would buy another, I would answer yes if we were considering another compact sedan.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

2001 Cavalier

Linda, 07/26/2007
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is GREAT! I got into a wreck where another driver hit me head on, and broke my windsheild and also made my airbags bust. But my engine was in GOOD shape nothing happened to it. Thank God!! This goes to show you that the engine in this car is GREATLY MADE!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Reliable small car

Darwin, 08/20/2008
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new and now have 86000 km of mixed city and highway driving. Also have a trailer hitch and frequently pull a utility trailer and a small boat trailer with no problems. Automatic transmission is reliable and smooth. This is not a race car or very flashy but good reliable transportation. Had to replace the front wheel bearings - driver side last fall and passenger side this spring.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

First car (kinda)

RoNuS, 06/06/2002
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Well, this is my 2nd car and i'm 18 years old. My first car was a 1980 Ford Fairmont, so I obviously love my Cavalier a lot more than my piece of crap Fairmont. Although it may not have the power of many cars out on the road, the 4-speed automatic w/ overdrive makes it quite zippy.

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