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Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

$2,986 - $4,990
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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
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2005 Highlights

No major changes as the Chevy Cavalier gallops into the automotive sunset.

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Pros

  • Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.

Cons

  • Ancient design inside and out, cheap interior materials, poor build quality, low resale value, poor side-impact and front-offset crash test results, ABS no longer standard.

Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier for Sale

Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M) Arrival Blue Metallic Graphite55,555 miles
Used 2005Chevrolet CavalierBase
List:$2,986
Est.Loan: $61/mo
Jones Junction Hyundai(1)
67.6 mi away
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Edmunds' Expert Review

Despite various revisions, there's no hiding the fact that the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier was engineered more than a decade ago, leaving it hopelessly outclassed by nearly every other car on the market.

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Features & Specs

2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
MPG26262626
Seating5555
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual
Fuelgasgasgasgas
Horsepower140 hp @ 5600 rpm140 hp @ 5600 rpm140 hp @ 5600 rpm140 hp @ 5600 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4/5
    Passenger4/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated

  • Side Barrier Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver1/5
    Passenger2/5

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated

  • Rollover

    Rollover4/5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    Not Tested
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    P
    Poor
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    P
    Poor

Top Consumer Reviews

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the car is a Beast
i couldnt have asked for a better first car, the cavelier gets a crappy rap but its really a decent, reliable car. mine has just gotten over the 100,000 mile mark and it hasent given me any problems. just like any car if you treat it right and take good care of it youll get the maximum preformance. so all you people who talk down on the cavelier, maybe its not the car at all maybe its just the way you run it..
Clutch Problems
I would like to warn owners of a problem with the hydraulic clutch in the 2005 Chevy Cavalier. The line from master cylinder to slave cylinder may be rubbing on the farm and is wearing through and one day you will step on the pedal and it will go right to the floor and stick there, leaving the engine engaged to the transmission. I talked with General Motors and they more or less just laughed at me. Too bad they say you are off warranty.. only in time not mileage (63, 000 KM). Hopefully no inexperienced driver has this happen to them or there could well be a serious accident even leading to death. GM doesn't want to hear about it.
Boring, But Very Reliable
(not a manual, BTW) I've had my 2005 Cavalier for almost 10 years and 130k miles now. I bought it used from the dealer with 30k miles in 2006, and it's been extremely reliable and dependable ever since. Besides normal obligatory replacement parts like tires and brake pads, the only things I've had to fix/replace were the instrument cluster gauges at 110k miles, and the fuel pump at 125k or so. My struts also are very weak now at over 130k miles and need replacing. Long story short, this car shouldn't give you any issues well over 100k miles, even if you have been bad at oil change maintenance, etc. The engine will be the last of your issues with this car, which is the most important note.
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Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Overview

The Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is offered in the following submodels: , . Available styles include 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M), 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M), LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M), LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M), Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M), LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M), and LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M).

What's a good price on a Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Price comparisons for Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier trim styles:

  • The Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Base is priced between $2,986 and $2,986 with odometer readings between 55555 and 55555 miles.
  • The Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport is priced between $4,990 and $4,990 with odometer readings between 112503 and 112503 miles.

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