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Used 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

wonderful car

sexy cav, 09/05/2002
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my car used, and there is nothing better then an cavalier, i love the look and the style! It's an hot car, i will be driving one for years to come!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love this car

banshee2700, 01/03/2004
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a 93 cavalier (base model) i loved it so after 2 years of driving it i felt i had enough experience and i wanted a new car.I pulled up on the lot and this was the first car i saw. The next thing i knew i was driving it on the highway loving every minute of it. After that it was sitting in my driveway 5 days later..

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2003 Chevy Cavalier

cslav, 07/27/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Manual 5sp.transmission is smooth, 2.2L/140hp engine has adequate pick up and acceleration. Very smooth and quiet ride. Suspension and handling are excellent. Would like to see how it performs in the snow. Braking is excellent. Overall a great performer, for a basic car. Exterior design is beautiful. Paint appears of excellent quality. Interior design is lacking a bit, though. It's definitely NO FRILLS, and driver seat comfort isn't that great. It's functional, to say the least. Definitely a good car, overall; and I always find Chevy engines to be very reliable. With the $5000 rebates offered on 2003 models, this car is a great deal.

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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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4.13 out of 5 stars

Excellent First New Car

Steven Horvat, 06/25/2005
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new inspite of what my parents have told me for 9,999 and added underbody spray, interior protectent at that time This car used to get 23-25 mpg but after my standered $200 dollars modifications to any car I get My mpg in city driveing went to 30mpg and 28 with the ac on! I have Royal Purple 5w20 engine oil, Royal purple trany oil. K&N stock air filter, Iridium spark plugs, and I pulled out the power robbing bong connected to the air box in the front left fender wall. Dynoed the car too. stock 153hp 156tq after mods: 173hp 180tq. Got a ram air hood too. 20k comming up soon great ride for my first new car.

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5 out of 5 stars

AWESOME CAR.

keithe, 07/11/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I LOVE THIS CAR IT HAS EVERTHING THAT I WANT. AWESOME ON FUEL. REALIABLE. I WILL NOT STOP BUY CHEVY PRODUCTS. I'VE HAD SEVERAL CHEVYS AND I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM AT ALL.I GOT A GREAT DEAL ON IT TOO.ESPECAIALLY WITH THE AWESOME REBATES THEY HAVE NOW.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good value car

TopD22, 12/08/2003
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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It's no Lexus, but it's a pretty good car for the price I paid 10K. Came with automatic tranny, sunroof, rear spoiler and cd player. Has pretty good ups for a 4 cylinder, and very firm brakes. Only problem I had was a burnt out right brakelight, which was covered by warranty and fixed in 15 minutes. Very good car when compared to the similiarly priced Hyundai Accent and Kia.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good Job Chevrolet !

august66, 02/03/2004
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I test drove 4 other cars( Focus ZX3, Civic, Protege , Elantra) before deciding on the Cavalier. My choice was easy. For the price, it can't be beat. Fun to drive, decent gas mileage, easy to maintain and very nice looking. Safe also, was invloved in an accident this past weekend where a 2002 Honda Accord ran a red light and hit me squarely on the passenger rear fender and wheel. Car took it and I was able to drive away (a flat tire later) but probably less than 3K damage. The Honda lost it's entire front end. I didn't even loose a wheel cover...

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