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3.13 out of 5 stars

Good value

rt, 10/29/2008
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My car has over 145,000 miles on it and virtually trouble free. Only the fuel pump replaced (at $500 at 5 yrs and 125k mark) the rest was maintenance: tires, serpentine belt, battery, brakes, but nothing at all expensive. 2/3 of the mileage is freeway; the rest local. I drive 70, get 35mpg without air, 33 with air on. 5 speed. no frills, except CD player. No issues and no worries.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

6 good years together

Muskokan, 06/09/2009
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I just traded in my 2003 Cavalier for a 2009 cobalt. I really enjoyed driving it and had no real issue in the 160000 km. Rotors warped by 20k and again at 40000. Replaced with inexpensive after market brand and never had another problem. Wheel hubs were done while car still under warranty.I did very little maintenance, oil changes every 10-15 k, nothing else the owners manual suggested. It always started even in - 30 Celcius -22F. I got over 800km on a tank several times,38US mpg 6.1 l/100. I never really took good care of it and in 6 years it never let me down. I was impressed by the acceleration, 0- 100 km in 8.5 seconds is not bad for a car that cost 13 grand tax in.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

CarolA, 08/17/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I previously owned a 93 Cavalier. I had great luck with the car. I owned it for 6 years and the worst thing that went wrong was the head gasket... but hey it was ten years old. I found it to be a reliable dependable car so I decided to purchase a newer model.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Great car if you like squeaks and rattles

Kamil, 02/22/2005
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased the car in 2004 and got a good deal since it was an left over 2003. I was satisfied for the first several months then problems started occuring. I took it in for service several times and these problems still exist. Love the acceleration and the Getrag shifter is nice, but the crafstmanship that went into it stinks. My biggest complaints are with the heating unit since it makes strange noises, starting problems, the passenger seat moves when vehicle is in motion and NOISE. Whenever I go over bumps or train tracks the dashboard squeaks and rattles. It is a little embarrasing sometimes.

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1 out of 5 stars

This car is junk

mbolton, 12/25/2002
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Poor design, I'll always regret this purchase. I should have bought a Toyota or Honda

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