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Used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great

Tim W, 10/09/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Great for the money. No problems. Great MPG.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Can't beat it for the money

timothytheroux, 02/01/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted a cheap commuter car that was good on gas, cheap to run, and that I would not feel guilty about racking up excessive mileage. I have to say that I have been very pleased with this vehicle, especially when I factor in what I paid for it. Including the rebates and incentives, I got my car out the door for less than $10K w/taxes and fees! For this money, I got a good looking, decent performing vehicle that is maintenace free until 100k miles. I have been very satisfied with the engine and transmission's performance, as they are the same used in the new Cobalt. The interior looks respectable, and is comfortable for an average size person.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Saw it. Drove it. Bought it.

St. Patrick, 10/11/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car. Got premium sound, 16inch alloys, spoiler, sunroof, sport suspen, cruise, AC, chrome exhaust tip, MP3/CD player for base $16,000. "Pro" reviewers shred the Cavalier while at the same time say the Civic is the greatest car since the wheel was invented (BTW I grew up with Hondas). Flat rediculous at best. These reviews of the Cavalier are nonsense. There is no way the Civic will beat this car for the money, or period for that matter. This is a great car. The professional reviewers also complain that the interior has cheap plastic. Why is it that plastic is just fine on the inside of Japanese car or a MINI but is "cheap" in an Amer car?

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent car

Toxi, 10/13/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Only have 1200 mi on our silver LS 4dr Cavalier- purchased over Labor Day weekend. Enjoy everything about it. Haven't had snow/ice yet so don't know about the defroster. The a/c was a Godsend since that on our old 88 Mazda didn't work. We get 24 mpg running around town. Haven't been on the highway yet. Getting used to the remote keyless entry. Traded in a 86 pontiac 6000 and 88 mazda 323- so we've moved into the 21st century.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A Great Student Car

Samantha , 10/30/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Cavalier. It gets me where I need to be, it's great on fuel (especially with the gas prices these days) and it's small so it's easy to maneuver into small areas.

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