Used 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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This Car Will Not Die
smk92, 07/26/2014
Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 14 months ago for 1500 dollars. It had 273,000 km on it and the only major thing that had been replaced by that point was the water pump (I know cuz it was my sisters). It now has 312,000 km on it and still running like a charm. I am now replacing the fuel pump because it just went but for a car with 312,000 I can't complain. I love this car to death and I will drive it until it dies. In the last 14 months I have spent maybe 300 dollars on it for minor repairs (sensors etc.)
318,000 with 2 repairs
roadwarrior13, Pasadena, MD, 06/23/2014
Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Finally totalled on NJTPK in multi-vehicle pile-up with 318,000+ miles, only 2 real repairs ever = water pump, alternator. Other = 1 wheel bearing & exhaust. Change oil regularly & do very little else... looking for another one :)
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier for sale near you
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- Base SedanMSRP: $9901,783 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $2,4951,790 mi away
- Base CoupeMSRP: $7,5002,030 mi away
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Average at best
cav_rider666, 06/04/2012
Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Cavalier for six years now and the car has treated me well. The interior is roomy and comfortable, however the build quality is terrible and I have a nice crack that formed on top of the dash. The handling is ok if you drive sensibly, but the Cavalier isn't a blast to drive. It will do the trick to get you from A to B but you won't have much fun in the process. The 2.2L OHV engine is reliable and relatively cheap on gas, but don't expect the same level of performance or sophistication as the japanese brands. Overal the Cavalier was a good car for the price paid but there are far better cars out there.
300,000 miles
contaucreek, 01/02/2009
Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used in 04. Drive 100000km a year and have about 480000km on it now. Odometer burnt out, dash lights burnt out, countless rear strut mounts,a/c failed first due to wiring then due to probable clutch problem, usual headlight wiring issue, does not burn a drop of oil, reliable like you wouldn't believe (touch wood)
Best car!
kad44664127, Tewksbury, MA, 06/17/2013
Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2012 for $1500 with 83000 miles on it and crank windows. started every single day without a problem. during a snowstorm i slid on some ice and hit another vehicle. got it fixed with parts from the junkyard and worked like new again. then i got bundle with an acura mdx hit a telephone pole and it got totalled. when i saw it for the first time after i expected it to look worse by the size of the car that hit me but it didnt look as bad as i would expect it to. was great on gas and cheap to fix. i loved that car as my first car and never really had to do any major mechanical work other than the accident. had 97000 miles when it did. i would buy it again no question.