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Used 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The Great Cavalier

PimpCav, 12/11/2002
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great for a new driver. I got this car when i was 16 and i still love. It's so easy to drive. It almost takes no effort at all.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good cheap car

Matt, 12/29/2008
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this 03 Cavalier used, 125000km on it, it has 175,000 on it 2 years later. This car was my hero in bad times once I was finished school looking for a job. It is so cheap to maintain and repair. Somebody hit my car and ran, I bought a new bumper for 40 bucks from somebody and put it on. Nothing has gone wrong with this car, except a fuel pump, because all I could afford was to put 5 bucks of gas in it and ran it on the light the whole time (my own fault). You will dust standard Civics and Corollas in this thing, not any Japanese cars give you 155lb feet at mid range. Fuel economy is excellent. Car gets a bit rattly with age, but so does any car. Buy it!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2003 Cavalier Rocks!

CJHorne, 12/29/2002
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I almost didn't even look at the 2003 Cavalier based on Edmund's review. First, the base model is available with an automatic, while Edmunds says it is not. Also, they say the car is antiquated, but it has new sheet metal and a new, modern engine coupled with a fairly new 4 speed automatic. They made negative comments about build quality, but the paint is excellent and the gaps between the sheet metal are uniform. No squeaks/rattles. I am glad I bought the 2003 Cavalier. While I think the world of Edmunds, they need to be a little more thorough in their reviews of all cars, not just the real exciting ones.

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4 out of 5 stars

It's Alright

Timon, 07/07/2008
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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At first glance this car caught my attention. Sporty inexpensive and fuel economic! This car drives smooth. Power is OK. Exterior is OK as well but overall this car was a great purchase. And yes the cup holders were a bad idea!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

2003 Cavalier

andre toulon, 07/24/2008
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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OK car. Bad tailight sockets-recalled, r/r power steering pump 22k, fuel pump 55k, dash guage cluster gone haywire at 45k, needed calipers at 75k, rear window defog not working 65k.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Drives well...when it drives

crapaliergirl, 11/24/2009
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I keep my cars in great shape - my previous car was a 30 year old VW in mint condition. This car - well. Under warranty: Bearings some sort of alternator shelf? catalytic converter Covered because though not under warranty, acknowledged problem: ENGINE (faulty block - if your engine goes - INVESTIGATE AND PUSH!) Not under warranty: brakes and rotors - constantly warps rotors within first 5,000 kms. $400 Fuel pump at 125,000 kms - although thousands of complaints, claim it's a "fuel supply" issue and not a fuel pump issue. Yes - apparently, by the thousands of complaints, it's one all over north America. nice one, GM. interior poorly setup - cannot use heat knobs with cup holders full.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great for the Money

Stephanie Whalen, 01/24/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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With just a year left in college, I was looking for an inexpensive car with some style and power, and i found it! Finally, a car I can afford, look good in, and drive anywhere!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good, Fun Car

nizzy23, 02/04/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I just purchased this vehicle not too long ago. I had a 97 Cavalier and it was ok. This one is a 2003 LS Sport Coupe. It is a blast to drive and the exterior styling is pretty nice. The interior is nothing to get excited about but that is ok.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2003 chev cavalier 2dr there GREAT!!!!!

nutshouse, 02/21/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I REALLY LOVE THE WAY THIS CAR DRIVES,IT,S EXACTLY WHAT WAS LOOKING FOR,I DID;NT EVEN DRIVE THE CAR BEFORE I BOUGHT IT,BECAUSE IT LOOKED SO GOOD! EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT,GOOD STEREO SOUND REALLY DRIVES VERY WELL,HANDLES GREAT,I HAVE NOTHING BUT GREAT THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR!!!!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

my first new car

paraplocephalus, 06/12/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first new car. It has great gas mileage and plenty of cargo space for when I go to college or to drill. It also has the torque that all chevys have to blow away those imports.

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