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Used 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Reliable but ugly

macjoel, 05/05/2010
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my first car, I got it used. I like it a lot, but the interior is made of cheap plastic and is extremely flimsy and the springs in the seats popped out of the back of the seat. Driving the car is comfortable, but riding in it is EXTREMELY uncomfortable. There is virtually no legroom in the back, and the passenger seat in the front is weird, it feel like your being squeezed. As for the exterior, the design was dated way before it came out. It basically looks like a crappy four door version of a 90s mustang. Performance is good, no complaints there, so the only thing is the interior and exterior.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great engine and transmission

Frank O'Donnell, 10/12/2003
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Nice driving car, engine and transmission are terrific, ECOTEC engine was best of all the cars I drove. Ride is noisy, good CD, mileage, A/C is average.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

CAV.

BIGGE51, 10/15/2003
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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THIS CAR IS A GOOD CAR BUT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT NEED TO BE DONE, LIKE BETTER COMFORT,AND BETTER SPEAKERS. BUT THIS CAR HOLD GA FOR A LITTLE BETTER THAT ANY OTHER NEW CAR I HAVE RIDEN IN. THIS CAR NEEDS BETTER TAKE OFF POWER.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

04 Cavalier has been a great car

Great Car, 05/09/2010
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I don't drive mine much but wanted to say it's been a great car. Only problems were the blower fan starting ticking after a year and the dash board cover bubbled here in the AZ heat, both under warranty. I wanted to suggest to those that have check engine light probs to check your gas cap and make sure it is seated right and the gasket has no hairline cracks. My check engine light comes on if I don't put the (locking) gas cap on correctly. The light also comes on when I drive up in the mountains like 6800 feet from phoenix's 300 or so foot elevation in less than a 2 hour drive. It must be very sensitive. It goes off by itself after the car gets used to the differences.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Nice little car....

jdkeene, 10/19/2003
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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First time buyer. Have found the car to be very good on gas mileage. 33 mpg. My daily commute is 18 miles one way. For such an inexpensive car it has all you need. CD, AC. Only time will tell on on how it stands up, but am pleased so far.

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