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Used 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing

Steve-o, 04/22/2008
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've never had more problems with a car than this one. My Cavalier has had one thing go wrong after the other. It's never been abused, the oil has been changed every 3,000 miles and it's not even driven that much. I only have one more year of payments, but I've decided to trade it in for something other than a GM. Maybe I just got a lemon. For those who are about to buy one, beware. The Cavalier is a cheap car and it's one of those things where you get what you pay for. I guess it's back to imports for me.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

completely recommend this car

natemorris925, 03/25/2009
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car to commute to school/work with. Averaging a little over 100 miles a day I bought it with the sole purpose of racking up a ton of miles, no extras. This is an extremely reliable car. The cartridge oil filter is Nice since im usually due for an oil change about every month. I changed the transmission filter and spark plugs at 60k. Fuel pump went out at 68k. I like that it has a timing chain instead of a belt. More maintenance free. Avg 34 mpg. With good tires this car is excellent in snow. Bottom line, this car is nearly as good as a civic, and for about half the price you cant go wrong as long as you take care of it. Mines at 90k it runs like new, no leaks or noises.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

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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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2 out of 5 stars

Chev. Cavalier

PhotoGal, 04/20/2004
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have had to have it in the shop too many times already for little things. We have not been happy with the fuel usage, we thought it would be better. The front console and controls are too close together nearly causing wrecks trying to adjust the heat/air/defrost with drinks in the way.We paid way too much for what we got.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Didn't see what the so-called experts sa

Mongo6, 08/17/2003
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Easy to afford. Fun to drive. Lots of looks and style for a Chevy. I find the XM radio entertaning to listen to and the air conditioning very good in Texas heat. It handles very well but like any other car has limits. Mantinance is simple and cloth interior is great in Texas heat. You don,t stick to it and your skin dosn't burn when you get in.

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