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Used 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Not bad for the price

Skiidaho, 10/29/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Got this car for a song 8999 after all the rebates and GM cash. Nice CD, tilt, etc. I have a Ford F150 Super Crew that is to nice to put so many miles on and the mpg is not so great. So I get the Cavalier and get 34 hwy 29 city. Delighted with the mpg. The car is kinda nice looking for the price. I added 16" wheels and 205 55 tires which made a huge dif. in the way it looks. Shifting is easy, ride is good, engine is above average. The interior is a bit cheap but so ways the price. These cars don't hold their value but if you plan on driving it for 3yrs or more so what. I look at it as a disposable car, kinda like a term life policy.

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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

What you pay for

metalshop, 04/28/2005
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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It's not as bad as some people say. A good car for the price, and when you buy a base model, expect base model features. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. I have almost 17K miles, and it hasn't been in the shop yet. It's taken me across the US and back 3 times now. Does everything I ask it to do. No problems with the CD player or the sunfoof. Great AC & heat.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Z24 is great!

Smiling at 61, 03/02/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Just got a 2003 Z24 after two other Cavalier coupes. Love it! These things are so reliable, and the Z24 is fun to drive. Enhanced stereo system is great. I've always been a "no power anything" person, but the sunroof, windows and locks are changing my mind. This is a good car for the money.

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

? my parents know

Amanda Miles, 11/30/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Well, I am 16 years old and my dad treaded his f350 dually in for me to get my car! I love my car it has lots of room and everything!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Why I ove my car.....not

TiffHalv83, 12/04/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had no problems this month yet. When I first got it back in May there was bubbling in the paint and had to have the whole car repainted. The back lights in the car tend to go out every month or so. Something about the bulb melts to the socket. I'm not lyeing....

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2.75 out of 5 stars

lemon yellow lemon

Kay, 05/11/2010
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new in 2003 and thought it would be a good car for my needs. I had it in for repairs 5 times under warranty and count fewer times since. Now it has headlight problems and turn signal light on passenger side blows out every 2 to 3 weeks. I would never buy a GM car again!

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5 out of 5 stars

Cheap Fun

Kitty, 07/11/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is affordable and fun to drive! It is exactly what I was looking for. It is really cute too! The new Ecotec four-cylinder is fast- for a four cylinder. (16 sec in 1/4 mile.)

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4.5 out of 5 stars

read this:)

squeakky131, 12/04/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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i bought this car in june and its been great since then. ive put 5k on it since then with no problems. engine is quiet but sounds healthy, and is surpringly powerful for a 4cyl. everyone seems to have gotten a good deal on their cavi's, im paying 18k including interest.. i got shafted and the car is def not worth that much! i get good gas mileage. sometimes feel that the interior was very cheaply made- like the interior door paneling is going to fall off when someone shuts the door. the heat gets VERY hot but when you turn it off its too cold..

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