2002 Chevrolet Cavalier - Perfect fit
I love this car. I would definitely own another one unfortunately they stopped making this model years back so you better snatch one up if you find it. I fell in love with the color and look. Of course I would love a sporty car but that's not what I got. But this car is dark green, just right for my redneck side, and small enough to easily parallel park or back into a garage/parking space (something I am not very good at). There is a spare tire in the trunk. It is easily accessible as long as you don't have much in your truck, believe me as I have popped many a tire bad luck I guess, but enough room for a crate with my emergency preparation such as extra oil, maps, jumper cables, first aid kit, washer fluid, and anything else you think you may need. The trunk isn't huge but it is barel... (more)
I love this car. I would definitely own another one unfortunately they stopped making this model years back so you better snatch one up if you find it. I fell in love with the color and look. Of course I would love a sporty car but that's not what I got. But this car is dark green, just right for my redneck side, and small enough to easily parallel park or back into a garage/parking space (something I am not very good at). There is a spare tire in the trunk. It is easily accessible as long as you don't have much in your truck, believe me as I have popped many a tire bad luck I guess, but enough room for a crate with my emergency preparation such as extra oil, maps, jumper cables, first aid kit, washer fluid, and anything else you think you may need. The trunk isn't huge but it is barely wide enough to fit most gun cases. Between my boyfriend and I we own quite a few guns/ pellet guns and as they fit in my trunk they do not fit in his or my sisters. One of the things I like the most about this vehicle is I am at over 100,000 miles and have spent almost no money on it other than upkeep. The timing belt is expensive but that's only every 100,000 miles so not too bad. Other than that the only money I have put into the vehicle is a little paint cause the hood did start to rust but only to a degree that I took care of that myself. Tires, which are rather cheap for this car about $150-$200 to replace all four. I know people who spend $200 on each tire so I'd say this is quite the savings. The one downside is the paint. The top film wears leaving it look sun burnt is the best way I can describe it, the good part about this is although it looks a little strange it doesn't actually wear through to the paint causing rust, just discoloration. Rust does develop around the wheels and the undercarriage of the vehicle. The worst part about this is that it is worst at the part where you jack up your car, making this a bit dangerous if you aren't careful about the positioning. I also think it doesn't help that I live in the north country, upstate NY. If your not from here that means a lot of salt on the roads in winter, which really has a toll on the undercarriage of our cars up here. And lastly the muffler strap has a tendency to break. I have had it both welded back on and replaced about 4 times since I bought it. It's cheep only about $15 but annoying and something you have to watch for. But overall the best car I have owned and hope to get something comparable when I get a new car.
I've had my vehicle over 5 years. And I have used it to move 9 times. It got me through college and moving to a different place almost every semester, as well as visiting home every other weekend (3.5 Hours away from college).
I've had my vehicle over 5 years. And I have used it to move 9 times. It got me through college and moving to a different place almost every semester, as well as visiting home every other weekend (3.5 Hours away from college).
Upkeep easy and cheap
Good mileage
Upkeep easy and cheap
Good mileage
Paint thinning
Rust over wheels
Rust where you jack car up
Muffler strap breaks every couple years
Paint thinning
Rust over wheels
Rust where you jack car up
Muffler strap breaks every couple years
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier - Dependable, reliable, long lasting
I bought my Cavalier in August of 2005. I have currently driven my Cavalier as an everyday driver for the past 10 years. It has 196,400 miles on it and to this day I have not had to make any "major" repairs. The only repairs I have had to make other than the normal maintenance is the fuel pump and shifter cable. It has been a great car. It gets great gas mileage, around 27 miles per gallon on the highway.
I bought my Cavalier in August of 2005. I have currently driven my Cavalier as an everyday driver for the past 10 years. It has 196,400 miles on it and to this day I have not had to make any "major" repairs. The only repairs I have had to make other than the normal maintenance is the fuel pump and shifter cable. It has been a great car. It gets great gas mileage, around 27 miles per gallon on the highway.
When I was younger, I used to pick my friends up and we would roll the windows down and blast the radio as loud as we could. Then when the speakers would blow out I would go get them replaced because it was under warranty.
When I was younger, I used to pick my friends up and we would roll the windows down and blast the radio as loud as we could. Then when the speakers would blow out I would go get them replaced because it was under warranty.
I love the fact that my Cavalier came with a sport handling package on it. It makes it handle better than the other Cavaliers that I test drove. The interior is made of softer material than the base cars. I have fog lights and a spoiler which make the car look sleeker. It is also a 4 door which helps with not having to hassle with people getting in and out of the backseat. I like having power everything, windows and door locks. I also like the stereo system that came with the car. It displays the name of the song and the artist across the screen for most stations.
I love the fact that my Cavalier came with a sport handling package on it. It makes it handle better than the other Cavaliers that I test drove. The interior is made of softer material than the base cars. I have fog lights and a spoiler which make the car look sleeker. It is also a 4 door which helps with not having to hassle with people getting in and out of the backseat. I like having power everything, windows and door locks. I also like the stereo system that came with the car. It displays the name of the song and the artist across the screen for most stations.
The only negative things I have to say about my car is it is small, so not good for a family with children. The trunk is not small for the size of the car, but I don't always have enough room for everything I would like to put there. I'm not sure how it would hold up in a serious accident either since I have never been in one.
The only negative things I have to say about my car is it is small, so not good for a family with children. The trunk is not small for the size of the car, but I don't always have enough room for everything I would like to put there. I'm not sure how it would hold up in a serious accident either since I have never been in one.
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier - Great gas mileage!
It is a nice little speedy car, It's great on gas but doesn't do so well in the snow because of how low it is. It has an aluminum engine that tends to run hot.
It is a nice little speedy car, It's great on gas but doesn't do so well in the snow because of how low it is. It has an aluminum engine that tends to run hot.
Racing around a bit with some friends.
Racing around a bit with some friends.
Good gas mileage, fast, easy maintenance.
Good gas mileage, fast, easy maintenance.
Low to ground, only 4 cylinders, aluminum engine.
Low to ground, only 4 cylinders, aluminum engine.
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