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Mike C, 01/04/2006
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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A near perfect car with outstanding handling, good fuel ecomomy (30+), and very comfortable. I am very satisfied with my Z24. Your web site is incorrect when it states that all of these have 5-speed manual transmissions. Mine has a four-speed automatic transmission with traction control. That is not available with the 5-speed manual and does make a substantial difference in value. I am a professional used car and truck buyer that attends auto auctions weekly. I am very familiar with the actual wholesale and retail values. Your site is does not contain realistic values for many of the vehicles I researched on it.
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wow!!!cav, 02/22/2004
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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ITs is just awesome
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Great Vehicle
RandRJohnson, 04/13/2004
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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We own a '98 Honda Civic, but we drive this car most of the time. It is a great traveling car, and is quiet and smooth. Overall this car is a great buy!
nive entry level sport sedan
jbnatt, 03/09/2003
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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just bought this car and seem to be happy with it so far.This is not my first experience with the cavalier,I traded a 1991 cavaleir in for this and never had to do anything other than routine maintanance.The ecotec engine is certainly a nice improvement and the accelleration is certainly there when you need it in this little car.
Good Cheap Car
ooaiiau, 08/01/2004
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I made it through a lousy dealership and got an awesome little car. My only complaint is the power windows. Sure it could use more power, but I already knew i wasn't buying a corvette. For the price & what it is, this is an excellent and very reliable car.
cute, economical, fun, AND sporty
DanielleBradshaw, 03/10/2003
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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i am a college student... i have only had this car for 6 months and i love it. i haven't had any problems. the factory stereo system is awesome. it's a cute car and also sporty and fun. it gets great milage (about 32 on highway, 26 in town). good breaks system really helped me out in the winter months... awesome summer vehicle too!! can you tell i love this car??
Good starter car
Erica, 07/30/2006
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like the sporty look of the outside and the ease of driving it. However, the seats could be more comfortable and the alloy rims are very expensive to replace. It has the basic features I need and is a good starter car.
Midnight
cwilson179, 01/29/2007
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car on January 29, 2004. It has been the best car I have ever had! It is dark blue metallic. My car is 5 years old now. It still runs like new. I have taken care of my car very well. I always get compliments about how good of condition that my car is. Everyone loves the color of the car including me! The 2.2 ecotec so far is a very good engine I now have 82,000 miles on my car. I don't have any problem with the comfort with the interior of the car. I drive this car at least 40 miles per day mostly highway driving. It gets the same great gas mileage that I got the day that I got it! It gets between 30 and 32 mpg. I would not trade this car for anything.
Good Basic Transportation
Matt, 02/26/2007
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Relable and smooth running subcompact. Only complaint is the dashboard warps and cracks too easily. Other than that, a very low maintenance car.
Worked out well for me
mergatroid, 05/31/2007
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my 2002 standard 4 door at an auction in Oct 2003 with 9000 miles. I previously had a '90 and I put 105,000 miles on it before selling it to my nephew who's still driving it. I wanted an inexpensive commuter car with good fuel economy. It has been that. I currently have 46,000 miles and the only non-routine repair I have had was the fan resistor pack replaced under warranty. I wasn't expecting a luxury or sports car, I just wanted reliable, economical basic transportation and the Cavalier has been that.
Pretty Good Car
shedsnomotearz, 06/20/2007
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car almost a year ago and the only problem I had was the front window motors burning out. Other than that, this is a great car to have. Pretty peppy 2.2L ECOTEC.
A good city driver
cav_rider666, 08/12/2007
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The Cavalier may not be the most exiting compact sedan out there but its definitely worth taking a closer look at this value filled sedan. The 2.2L OHV engine design offers acceptable power, great fuel economy and offers one of the best automatic transmissions in its class. The Cavalier's timeless yet elegant lines make it pleasant to look at and its poor resell value makes it a great used buy. The interior is roomy, somewhat comfortable on long trips and offers ample cargo and storage space while still being able to comfortably accomodate 5 adults.
180,000 miles & still going strong
verysatisfied, 03/08/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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needed a car for commute of 110 mi rd trip. decided on 97 cavalier. bought in aug 97, have car 4 1/2 yrs, has all original parts (except for brakes & tires). car runs & performs today like it did when i drove out of the dealership, except for an a/c compresser which was replaced after 3 yrs. i do believe i've gotten my $'s worth out of this car & being that i still do the same commute today, i could see me buying another cavalier when its time to replace this one.
The American Honda
GMlover, 02/21/2003
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm 17 and i got my 2002 cavalier LS Sport (4door)once my 1990 Oldsmobile died. i must say the cealer was not to friendly but once i laid my eyes on this car i just had to have it. IT was the last 2002 on the lot so we got a very nice price. I really enjoy this car to the fullest. I must say i am pretty imprest with chevy. Not because this is a top of the line vehicle but i would expect less from an american car company. I feel that chevy put out a perfect car to compeat with those hondas and toyota on the market. The seats are friendly to the bottom and the back is surprisingly spacious. The cavalier is an overall great car. Thanks mom and dad
Cavalier is K-mart class JUNK!
tony22r, 03/10/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Blown head gaskets after 36,000 miles. Electrical shorts/problems since new. Transmission & engine oil pans leaked like a Pig since new. Windows fell of their tracks. LOTS of squeaks, rattles, annoying sounds coming from engine, passenger compartment, transmission. In short, do NOT buy a Chev Cavalier! It is PURE JUNK!
Poor Car
Dave, 03/27/2008
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car for my wife against my better judgment. (cars reputation) I was told that they had improved build quality. They have not!! The car only has 55000 km on it and something breaks every week. All new brakes at 40k, fan speed switch, lower control arm bushings, broken rear defrost switch that required a complete heater control unit because you can't just change switch!! etc, etc! Everything squeaks! Not even close to being is the same league as my last Toyota or current Subaru. Can't wait to get rid of this car. I will never buy another GM!!!!
Excellent Car
Charlene, 04/26/2008
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been great to me. I bought it used with 21,000 miles on it. It used to be a rental, and I am amazed it hasn't had any problems. My dad really talked the price down for me because it used to be a rental. I got it for an amazing price. It nows has 91,000 miles on it and I've only need to do regular maitenance. I get approx. 35 miles on the freeway and 30 in town/freeway. I've replaced the brakes and tires, but no problems other then that. It has been a great car and I couldn't have asked for anything better. I've heard some bad things about owning a Chevy, but I don't have anything negative to say about mine. Maybe I just lucked out.
nice little car
mike, 04/02/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought this car couple weeks ago. Got over $4000 off the MSRP with $2002 rebate and a huge GM card earnings. So far it's been really nice to drive. The new 2.2 Ecotec engine is much better than the old 2.2 and 2.4 engines. Feels more powerful than most small car.
glad they dont make them anymore
mart, 07/04/2009
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
at 47000 miles head gasket,water pump.thermostat had to be replaced.at 55000 miles fuel pump had to be replaced,located inside of fuel tank,oil filter is in a bad location,air conditioner has stop working.when car does run it runs good and get good gas mileage.
A Great Car For the Money
Matt, 12/23/2005
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car with just 55K and so far it needed nothing and is holding up quite well. The little 2.2 is more powerful than you would think and the transmission is smooth. Fuel economy is an average of 35-40 MPG. The AC and heater are strong and the CD/cassette player has great sound and is RDS equipped. The interior while well designed is full of cheap plastic but its still holding up well. The seats are comfortable but look and feel cheap. Interior room is not bad for a small car.
Just Fine
kggggd, 08/08/2004
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 10 people found this review helpful
Never a problem, good economy, decent performance, great basic car. I compared Neons, Escorts, Focus and Civics. they either didnt fair as well or were priced too high.
Good Car Nothing Fancy
uneinc, 01/17/2004
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 11 people found this review helpful
We're really happy with this car for basic transportation. The new engine for 2002 models runs great. The interior features have been upgraded too although the comfort level is still below average. I'm not sure why the Cavilier has such poor resale value. It's the second one we've owned with no major problems. It just runs.
Nice little economy car
ron, 09/21/2005
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great car. Have 22,000 km on and have done 4 oil changes. That is all I have spent on this car. Would recomend it to anyone