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Used 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Way better then expected

Grizzly1, 07/28/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I first had a 1995 Ford Escort LX, then went to the '02 Z24. I've had the car for about 7 months now. I love this car! I'm getting the same fuel economy or better then the escort. This is WAAAY more reliable than the Ford. I had to take the my Ford to the shop way too many times to count. I have had no problems with the car. My only complaint are the interior is not as big as expected, but still plenty for me and 3 other people.

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5 out of 5 stars

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??

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Ups and Downs

Amoore, 06/13/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow my car is a month old, and well Its been in the shop for 2 weeks of the month I have owned it, this is not looking good. It had no problems in the first 200 miles, but after that, the transmission has been torn apart twice now to get things fixed, Valves and things I have never heard of. If you get lucky and have no problems enjoy it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

best damn car for the money

sfc sarge, 08/06/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Shopped long and hard for a new car. Searched for good used car, finally for the money, the Cavalier came on top. Noone gives you as much car for the money.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good Value

KJT, 04/27/2002
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a nice car with a great price.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good starter car

Erica, 07/30/2006
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Midnight

cwilson179, 01/29/2007
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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