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Used 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

So far so good...

JimP, 07/24/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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In July 03 I purchased a 2003 5 speed, 2 door. I have slightly over 300 miles on it so I can't say much about reliability. Seems like a decent car for $8840 (time will tell). I'm certainly convinced that the $14K sticker price is just another marketing scam. You would be a fool to pay that much for any car like this. You know thay made profit on what I paid! I hate the marked up sticker prices and the facade that the rebates are real. Insults my intelligence.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Worst Cavalier I have ever had.

CM, 09/16/2008
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my third Cavalier and I would warn anyone to beware. I have had more problems with this Cavalier than any other and have had over 100,000 miles on all my vehicles. I just had to replace the engine, have replaced the fuel pump and now all the gages are crazy. I can be driving along at about 30 miles per hour and the next thing I know my speedometer says I am going 110 Miles per hour. Same thing happens to gas gauge and temperature gauge and now the tachometer is starting to go crazy too. Also the switch for the heater won't work right either. This car has been giving good treatment and service but this kind of problems should not be happening. Needless to say GM fix it for a price!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Never Again, will i buy a GM product

jeff, 05/20/2009
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my cavalier new in 2003 and i am not hard on a vehicle. But since i have had this car new it has been thru 3 sets of brakes and rotors, 2 times to have the horn fixed, first time was under warranty second time cost me some major money. The fuel pump went and that was a major blow to my pocket book. Over all the car is ok but when it comes time to fix something you better have a brinks truck in your back pocket to fix the stuff that goes wrong. I have a 94 S-10 that has 126000 miles on it and it hasnt cost me near what the cavalier has cost me. So i will never buy another gm product again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Buy!

Chevy18, 07/25/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a 98 Neon before I bought this car, and so far the Cavalier has been much better. It rides on air and if you do not watch the tach, you would not know that it shifted gears at all. I got the LS SPORT and the groud effects make the car look awesome! The stero system in it is awesome too, has great sound and the XM Radio is a must as well. With automatic, cruise, power locks, windows, the keyless entry, 16 inch wheels and fuel economy, this car is definitely for you if you are looking for a good afforadable car.

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5 out of 5 stars

03 Ls Sports coupe cavalier

Foxigurl01, 07/25/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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All in all the car is great for begining drivers. its safe, reliable, and fun to drive!

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