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2005 Cavalier - Excellent Value!
Tim C, 07/10/2009
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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It's my third Cavalier. Great value for the $...especially after 4.5k rebate. Never let me down...just gas & regular maint., brake job every 50k, tires at 80k, first tuneup at 100k. 4 cylinder engine has plenty of pickup. Averaging 28 mpg for combination city-highway driving, and have gotten 34+ mpg highway...while avg 70 mph. Excellent traction in snow and wet roads. Handling is firm and predictable, but is a bit soft on tight turns at speed. Interior is comfortable + has LARGE amount of hauling space with the fold- down split rear seat.
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Jeffro, 01/12/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I really enjoy this vehicle, I used to live in Missouri where the roads tend to be dangerous when it snows, and I was looking for a vehicle to help get traction, this car does exactly that. Also I love the gas mileage this car gets on highway and city. It drives smoothly, and the seats are so comfortable.
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Awesome Car!
PrincessMommy26, 09/13/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the best car that I have owned even though I haven't had it very long. I have to small children and it's a big enough for my family. Everything about the car is great. How things are set up on the inside and how it looks on the outside is ourstanding. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good family car but also sporty looking 4-door.
Purchased used
owner, 11/10/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am 5'1 and the car has no seat raiser which turned me off. Also, the 2003 Malibu's had an automatic shut off for the lights which this car doesn't have for some reason. The driver door locks if you get out of the car and close the door, so you need to make sure you don't leave your keys in the car. Fuel economy is poor but I am slightly biased because I wanted a Toyota Prius which has 55+ mpg. Power window controls are in the center of the car instead of on the door which is hard to get used to. The handling could be a little better, but I just learned to drive so maybe it's me
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.
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?
Cavalier Racer
Jason Howard, 10/25/2006
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I am currently building up my cavalier to race and take to car shows. It actually handles and responds better than I thought it would when I got it.
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.
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.
I love it!
elou8271, 04/02/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Chevy Cavalier. I don't look at other cars anymore and wish I had them! I am 400% completely satisfied with my purchase and if this one should ever run down...many many years from now...I know that I'll be purchasing another Cavalier to replace it!
Fun to drive
rkenn00, 06/11/2007
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Great get up and go for the gas mileage. The sport coupe has very good looks. Very good sound system. Have had only one minor problem with the clutch. Love to drive it.
If you can find it, buy it.
Johnny O., 06/20/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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There are very few of the Special Value Editions left out there, Chevy has already switched production over to the Cobalt. I wouldn't dream of paying $17,000 for a "nice" Cavalier, but at $10,000 I think the SVE is an excellent buy. The engine and transmission are great, the fuel economy is good, and the interior is OK. Sure, the styling isn't that great, but for that price, who cares? If you need a cheap car, and can find a SVE Cavalier, buy it.
my cavalier
curtis bowes , 07/18/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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i would like to say that my chevy cavalier is a very dependable car. the price is affordable and it is very great on gas i recomend this car for anyone that wants to have a car thats fun to drive thankyou curtis bowes
My car is GREAT!
Brandi, 04/12/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my new car! I bought it brand new, and it's wonderful! I really needed a reliable car to get me back and forth to work and college, and the Cavalier I bought exceeds my expectations. The price was great as well!
Chevy Cavalier
JoCar, 11/10/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This car took some steep mountains in VA and never fell below 50mph. Incredible for a 4cyl. Averaged 37mpg thru the mountains.
05 Cavalier
austin kinser, 09/26/2007
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My Cavalier is awesome! This is a very reliable great car! Plenty of power for me! Bought for 13,000
Nice to drive and own, Looks sharp!
Red1, 12/02/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Easy to handle, eases in and out of traffic, great handling, looks sharp, comfortable for me, maybe not for larger individuals, sporty style....
Just purchased the brand new car
evans, 12/09/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Just purchased this car for 2 weeks. Powerful, quite engine and transmission. Wonderful exterior look. I drove an old Crysler car before. In comparison, this car is not as roomy, especially the space above and in front of driver's head, and feels a little bit light and flying on highway in windy days. In general this car is great!
Excellent car for young, wild drivers
anusia, 08/05/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the best car that I have ever had. It is very comfortable and I really enjoy rididng it. At the time that I bought it, it was the only yellow car that I saw and I took it. I don't regret it and would recommend it for any type of population. If its young or old the car is really perfect for anybody. I wouldn't trade it for any car.
New Lover
armygirl72, 09/01/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the ride. The engine is a little noisy for my taste but the rest of car is self makes up for it.
Thought Chevy's Were Best?
Macee, 01/06/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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My car was a good car up until the past three months. It ran very well and the feul economy was pretty good. But then a squeaking sound started in the front end that the dealership could not figure out what was wrong. Turns out, it was the shocks. Then, I started to hear a grinding sound: rotors are grinding. And now the transmission is slipping at second gear. Now, my dad is a mechanic so it was well maintained. I love my car...it was my first new car. It was my graduation gift from my parents. And until now it was great...but now it's falling apart!
Bargain American Car
Vernon, 09/07/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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If you're under six foot tall, this is a great USA little car. It has excellent acceleration, very good fuel mileage easy cruising 70 to 90 mph with great handling. This car continues having no troubles what so ever. Furthermore, GM is using good quailty paint which was not the case for my old 87 S-10.
Work / Family fun
Mad Mike, 09/11/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have 2000 miles on my 2005 Cavalier. It runs great, gets 35 mpg (highway), and the A/C and cd player make it very nice to travel in.I put 500 miles on a week traveling back and forth to work and we use it as a "family car" on the week-ends.
Not the best
HBB, 11/18/2008
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I was given this car as my first car. The design is very sporty but the interior is out dated. It gets great gas mileage and is a good starter car. It is very small! Although it only has 30,000 miles on it, it sometimes kills and doesn't want to start.
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.
Unhappy Cavalier Owner
betht_121, 04/03/2008
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car was not even weatherproofed at the factory, bought it brand new. Nothing but problems. Customer service was no help other than replacing the carpeting after the car flooded from no weatherproofing (the "new" carpet doesn't even fit). The dashboard rattles, the window broke very early in ownership, the trunk light was wired wrong. There is still something wrong wiring-wise but no one can find it. Did I mention the customer service experience left a lot to be desired. I have been trying to get them to address any of these issues for almost 2 years now. . I wouldn't recommend a Chevy to anyone.
Decent little car
breakaway, 07/09/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Although it may be out-dated, the Cavalier remains affordable, economical, and a reliable means of transportation. It's competitors may have better quality, but they also have a considerably higher price tag. This car best suits what I need. I fail to see why anyone would want to spend thousands more on bells and whistles that aren't really necessary. To each their own, I guess.
Great gas mileage
Ty, 04/19/2008
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With regular maint. This has been such a problem free car. Me and my son drove from AL to SD for vacation road trip, I got great gas mileage!
An excellent car
Jack, 12/29/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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An excellent car for the $14.5K I paid totally. Many wonderful features. The engine, the transmission, the air condition are great! All these are expensive key parts.
Big bang for your hard earned buck
SEarly , 08/15/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I wanted an efficient commuter car that was good on gas since I drive 64 miles round trip. Cheap to run, so 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 the extras and what I paid for it. I got my car out the door for around $11K w/taxes and fees. Decent performing with very low maintenance cost. I have been very satisfied with the engine and transmission's performance compared to the Honda Civic & Ford Focus with slightly smaller engine C.U.'s
Sporty looks, fun to drive
Wiccan1, 01/02/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only driven the car about 2500 miles so far. It is great looking, great on gas, comfortable, and pretty peppy for a 4 cyl. I took the car on a 1500 mile cross country trip, the only problem I had was from the Highway Patrol.lol
fuel gauge
your-buddie, 04/03/2010
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I see I am not the only one with fuel gauge problems. I guess I will continue to guess the amount of fuel in the tank as many (too many) others have done. Sorry about our luck on this one! The car has been very reliable till now, right after the warranty expires. This sounds like a very common error on Chevrolets The gas gauge just goes wild and finally comes to rest on the temp gauge.From what I read the gas tank has to come out and a new sensor installed and while the tank is out you might as well put a new fuel pump in too. Not going to happen!Maybe once the fuel pump quits it will really become an issue for me. I am sure other people who read these don't bother to enter a comment
My value package, soon LS sport coupe!
raw cavalier, 08/29/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Cavalier about a year ago now and I must say it is very fun to drive and it gets great gas mileage! I have had several problems with the a/c and the check engine light but now that the car is back to being new, well almost anyway, it is great to have. I am planning on adding little performance mods and accessories to make the Cavalier even more stylish than it all ready is. Good car overall and hopefully is will very reliable in the future! Good luck with yours if you get one!
Love it and fun to drive
Cavfav, 04/26/2007
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my third car and my first one bought new. Bought it mainly because of the price tag, but love it more everyday I drive it. I did get keyless entry and a sound system installed on it. So it is enough for my everyday driving. Do my own oil change and have not had a problem with this car.
never again
THEBRAT, 10/28/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
hard to handel on the highway when alot of wind or behind 18 wheelers.
Outstanding
Santiago, 09/10/2007
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The 2005 Chevy Cavalier was a blessing for our daughter. I enjoy driving and using the car to run errands. It handles very well and the brakes are very dependable. The price I paid for this car was $5150. Not bad for a very economical vehicle for our daughter. By saving on the fuel, this will help us put our daughter through college.
2005 Cavalier LS Sport Coupe
James Jardine, 01/06/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Very good ride. The engine is smooth with excellent fuel economy and surprising power. The 5 speed manual is excellent. The durability, reliabilty and cost of ownership have been excellent and keep me coming back.
A Good Sedan To Own
Jabari, 08/29/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My experiance with this vehicle has been great.It has great fuel economy, nice pick up with the 140 horespower, and is stylish looking.
Go Go Speed Racer
Melissa, 01/20/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car because I needed something cheap since I'm starting a new job and going back to school. I had very low hopes for the Cavalier but just needed something to get me from point A to B. When I first got the car I dubbed it the "Go-kart" because it was so small. I had no idea this car would be so much fun to drive.
Love my Cavalier
Sharon, 09/09/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the best cars I have ever owned. The mileage I get on gas is great. I take trips to NC every 3 months, and I am always comfortable, and feel very secure that my car is going to get me there safe, without any problems. I am proud to drive this little car, actually it fits me perfectly, since I am only 5 ft tall. And the trunk holds plenty of suitcases! I do not regret purchasing this car, and would recommend it to all!
2005 review of Cavalier Sedan
Reginald, 01/26/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good for your money. Quite engine. More room than a coupe if you want the extra space. Nice ride. Will have cruise control installed on vehicle for long distance driving. Overall, a good price car for those who want to save on gas/economy.
Excellent
goshbygollie, 09/14/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most reliable car I have purchased. Great gas milage, good look, rides smooth. Plenty of leg room in back. I recomment this car to anyone who would like a sporty car without the high sticker price. A+++++
Chevy Cavalier
Chevrolet Cavalier, 03/05/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Chevy Cavalier. It has been a very reliable form of transportation. I believe the old design has been very effective. The majority of the Cavalier owners have responded positively regarding their cars. I like the manner it performs on the highway and in the city. I believe it rates higher than experts rating scale. Americans need a car like the Chevy Cavalier. I believe it will become an American Icon like the Ford Mustang. I believe that you need to reconsider your evaluation criteria. One important criteria is that the Cavalier is American made with American technology.
excellent car for a reasonable cost
doug lindstrand, 04/01/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Chevy had a 5000 dollar rebate so I bought this car for under 10,000 dollars out the door tax included. It is very well equiped too. It is fun to drive, excellent power, and it has a quality feel to it. I'm completely satisified and feel this car as as good as any import in this class.
I love it....
Kelly, 04/02/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Cavalier, and it shows by the way it looks. My friends are surprised at how quick it is, being that Cavaliers have such a bad reputation for being slow, when my car can move quick. Anyone who is looking to purchase a Cavalier, I recommend it. I get almost 28 Miles per gallon. You can't beat that!
disapointed cavalier owner
Not a happy Cavie Ow, 08/14/2009
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I would steer any one away from buying a chevy cavalier. The dash rattles,the design of the car is made very poorly.We had to replace the starter,fuel pump,something wrong with the computer system. We are unsatisfied customers. We wanted to get a small car for our daughter, but the car has just been a burden. I wish the dealer could have warned us about it's poor ratings!
STAY AWAY
JOE A, 07/11/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently rented a 2005 Cavalier on vacation and can honestly say it was one of the worst cars I have driven. The car itself was in fine condition with approx 22,000 miles so I cant blame the car's problems on the rental company. Where do I start...lumpy, uncomfortable, poorly contoured seats, bathtub seating position, quirky/non intuitive/poorly marked/dated controls, many squeaks and rattles, unattractive dash/interior, poor material quality, jiggly ride, poor stability control on the freeway. However, gas mileage was good. Overall, if I had to live with this car as a daily driver instead of a rental, I would trade it in. Stay away.
Junk
Q43000gt, 12/04/2005
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my company car. It is junk! 14,000 miles and it is falling apart. The car is driven 100% city in mph zones less than 40mph, but it should not be this much junk. Brakes are shot; Car has overheated more than five times. Something in the steering is going out (makes a weird noise when turning). 17mpg average over 14,000 miles (all city). Car has a hard time starting at times. Rattles in the snow.
Interior Needs Redesign
Blackwell, 12/29/2004
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Maybe because I'm short-windshield view is very narrow between the top of steering wheel & bottom of sun visor. The elevated position of the wiper is VERY distracting! HATE the steering wheel-instrument panel&ignition are hidden from view-you have to crane your neck to see around it & grope to insert the key. Window controls are too far toward the rear of the console. Front doors do not open far enough for easy entry. Dash lights can't be dimmed to level I find comfortable for night driving. Black XM radio antenna looks like a wart-should match the body color. Noisy inside-not yet sure if noise level is engine noise or road noise from the tires-I may change tires. Poor radio sound adjustment
My 2005 Cavalier
LBC, 11/12/2008
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My father bought me this Cavalier used with almost 80,000 miles in May of 2008. There is about 83,000 miles on it now and it's been pretty awesome so far. My father bought this car with a crack in the exhaust manifold. Not a big deal but can be very annoying and embarassing sounding when she first starts up. Overall I really love driving this car. It's a great upgrade from the 1998 base model Cavalier I had before this one.