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Used 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Lots of problems

severinep, 07/20/2009
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car last year and it had 91,000 miles on it. I am close to 100,000 now & had lots of problems. A spring in the clutch system was broken making it impossible to switch gears with the pedal. $1,100 to fix this and the auto-repair guy had never ever seen this happen. Sensors are bad and keep sending check engine messages or check fluids when everything is fine. Now I have another $500 in repairs because the muffler is gone and the transistor that regulates the fan for heat/AC is dead. I could change that myself ($25) but it is impossible to put the blower motor back since it uses special plastic screws. Only an auto- repair shop can do it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Very much improved!!!

BobnSue, 08/17/2003
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a 95 Cavalier coupe. When my parents took me out car shopping for a new car I chose the much improved 2003 LS Coupe with an automatic transmission. I don't know why they say it's not improved because everything from the seats and controls to the engine and transmission including traction control are much better than my (also a first year design) 95 Cavalier. It's much peppier than my 95 and gets great gas mileage, better than rated. I've owned it 6 months and love it! The only problem I've had was it was delivered with a wobbly driver's side power mirror. Why not buy American!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best low end car I've ever bought

GM Guy, 12/03/2003
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I got the Z24 model, it has a 2.4L engine, larger 16 " wheels and 5 speed transmission. This car is very responsive, I like 3rd gear the best! I bought it to go to/from work... but I've taken it on long road trips and was very surprised at the great ride!

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

brian luschen, 02/13/2004
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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powerful and fun to drive

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Cavalier

User555, 02/17/2004
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Concur with the editor review in so far as the interiors. The inside fabric is very cheap! I have seen better fabric being sold as seat covers. However, we get what we pay for. With the average price of a car $26K, the Cavalier delivers a punch for its price.

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