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Used 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Good, cheap commuter car

Greg, 02/28/2008
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car for the fuel economy and a manual transmission. I'm a college student who commutes to class every day, so the good gas mileage helps (~25-30 MPG city depending on traffic).

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1 out of 5 stars

wow now

little hot rod, 06/07/2022
updated 12/14/2022
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Cannot keep check engine light off

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5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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2.88 out of 5 stars

A year of Driving the Cavalier...

ch0c0latel0vin, 04/27/2012
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This practically being my first car, I can't really compare it to much. So for a first car, this is a solid pick. The only problems I honestly have with it, are the lack of power windows and locks, though that isn't a major problem, and the way it is made. The interior is so cheap, and the vent cable mechanism is rather faulty and pops out(mine just broke) unfortunately, the dash needs to be completely taken off to get to anything, and dealerships will charge you a lot for this(even though it really doesn't take all that long to get off) Other then that, this car has been reliable and the gas mileage is top notch. Putting a new set of tires on this thing definitely makes it so much better.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

I hate it!

kaikai08, 09/16/2011
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I absolutely hate that car. I purchased the car on impulse in 2004, with 4 miles on it. Within a week, the radio went out. I have to admit, for years it did do its justice, however, the car has always been uncomfortable. It has a hard feel to the seats and the interior is extremely cheap looking. There is nothing fancy or spectacular about the design. Now, the car overheats, the A/C doesn't work unless i'm pressing the accel., I seriously think the transmission is going bad, the trunk pops open when it wants to (yes, thankfully at stop lights). To top it all off, the paint is fading. I had a black car, now its black with huge metallic spots. Its a mess, its ugly. "Hated It"

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2.13 out of 5 stars

chevy cavalier

chevy4u, 01/15/2004
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

the car works..but its not a bmw i get you from point a to b in a comfortable manner. the cd player needs work and the moon roof because ive had it break allready 3 times but everything else works fine

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