2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

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  • Chevy Cavalier, never again

    Feb 15 '05
    Pros: pretty good gas mileage
    Cons: so many to list, read the review

    Summary: I don't like American cars. My parents owned, as I was growing up, Nissans, Mazdas, Hondas, and Toyotas. I personally have owned a 1988 Toyota Corolla and a 1998 Honda ... read more

  • Pleasant Surprise

    Apr 26 '08
    Pros: Quick 5-speed, good mileage, reliable & looks good. Glad I went back to Chevy.
    Cons: More road noise at highway speed than I like.

    Summary: My old Celica died and and I needed an inexpensive used car quick. I bought a used 2004 Cavy with a manual 5-speed. I was very pleased with the 5-speed's acceleration. It was almost up to the Celica's performance for a LOT less cash. I like the ... read more

  • LS and LS SPORT difference

    Nov 10 '06
    Pros: LS SPORT:Little body lean 34mpg,a fun drive, Great sound system,Price you can afford.
    Cons: materials used for the interior

    Summary: If you are looking to buy a used Cavalier, I just wanted to bring to your attention the difference between the LS and LS sport models. My mother in law and I both bought used 2004 cavaliers this year for the same price. They had almost the same amount of ... read more

  • At 30+ MPG You Won't Notice The Gas Prices

    Sep 13 '06
    Pros: great gas mileage, affordable, good look, execellent interior
    Cons: poor side impact crash ratings, dashboard vibrates slightly.

    Summary: I bought my 2004 Chevy Cavalier LS Coupe used with 26000 miles earlier this year for college. I have fallen in love with this car. The car has many great features and I'll touch on each of them. The first thing I want to mention about this car is the ... read more

  • Don't buy it, get something reliable !

    Aug 07 '06
    Pros: Good acceleration, handles like it's on rails, great performance on ice and snow
    Cons: Electrical problems

    Summary: I bought a 2004 Cavalier LS for $ 10,000 in January 2005 with only 12,300 Miles. It had ABS-brakes, four doors and enough space to even fit my white water kayak inside. It still had warranty and was a GM-certified vehicle, a great deal, I thought. ... read more

  • You pretty much get what you pay for

    Jul 15 '06
    Pros: Cheap on gas, good pick-up, decent snow handling.
    Cons: Horrible turning, awkward clutch, noisy, flimsy construction.

    Summary: I bought mine new from a dealer in western Mass. It was priced around $9,500. Having driven the car for two and a half years, I feel qualified to write a solid review. Mine is a glaring "Rally" yellow with dark gray cloth/plastic interior, cheaply ... read more

  • Ideal Small Car, Great Rebates

    Oct 27 '04
    Pros: Features, Driving Characteristics, ABS, Stereo, Price with Rebates, Gas Mileage
    Cons: Price without rebates, Features on base Cavalier without LS package

    Summary: I purchased a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS in late July 2004, and I have been enjoying it since. I was looking for a car that eventually will become my son's when he can drive, that has good driving characteristics, and a decent price. I test drove the ... read more

  • 2004 Cavalier Is the Best Buy In Small Cars Today!

    Oct 06 '04
    Pros: 140hp Ecotec Engine Smooth Getrag 5-speed Fast for its class $9500 price tag! Forget KIA!
    Cons: Noisy interior due to lack of noise deadening materials.

    Summary: I decided to purchase the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier in July, 2003. I currently have 15,000 miles on the car and it has been remarkable, no service needed. I purchased a Base model with a few good options. These include Power Keyless entry, Xm 6 speaker ... read more

  • Nice Try Chevy...

    Jun 06 '04
    Pros: Nicely priced for a new car, exterior, front seats comfy.
    Cons: Ever wonder WHY it is nicely priced?, brake/gas pedal, hard to control, cheap looking

    Summary: If you are looking to buy your child their first car, then the 2004 Chevy Cavalier is NOT RECOMMENDED! After constantly driving this car in Driver's Education on many different roads/different conditions, I feel the need to review on Epinions. The whole ... read more

  • The Chevrolet Cavalier- Totally Misunderstood Small Car

    Mar 08 '04
    Pros: Clean looks, 2.2 Ecotec engine, ride, handling.
    Cons: Fuel economy, mid-range power, revvy engine, interior.

    Summary: The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. Once again me and a friend rented another car from the folks at AVIS, and for 1 week we drove a bright white 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan in and around town, as well as up and down Interstate 5. While i was driving the ... read more

  • Great Car...

    Feb 14 '04
    Pros: overall appearance, 140 HP engine, 5 speed manual transmission, sport suspension, handling, price, rebates
    Cons: rear end design, (that big gold bowtie), pricy without rebates

    Summary: I have 1100 miles on my new 2004 Cavalier, and so far I am impressed and pleased. I have the LS sport coupe model with all the options and a 5 speed manual. It has performed great with no problems at all. The suspension feels just right, no body roll ... read more

  • Nine-Year-Old Design Desperately Needs A Fresh Start.

    Jan 08 '04
    Pros: Deeply discounted prices, decent performance.
    Cons: Reeeally old, and feels like it. dreadful interior, clunky ride, quivery structure, terrible transmission.

    Summary: My Experience I test-drove a Chevrolet Cavalier 5-speed sedan at a local dealership. My test drive lasted about half an hour and covered city streets, winding secondary roads, and the freeway. Performance The Cavalier's ... read more

  • Yes, Now We're Wheelin' and Dealin' !

    Nov 14 '03
    Pros: Smooth quiet ride, ample interior space, great gas mileage, price
    Cons: Window roll handles seem weak and fragile, glove compartment hard to open and close.

    Summary: Review of the 2004 Cavalier 2-Door Coupe - base price paid $10,700. My husband and I decided that since our "baby" was now 4 years old and in a booster rather than car seat, we could for go the giant 1988 Chevy Suburban we had for something a ... read more

  • Liked the '03 Cavalier so much, went out and bought a '04!!

    Nov 12 '03
    Pros: Power,handling,good gas mileage,best bang for your buck!
    Cons: Cheaper versions don't have ABS standard

    Summary: What are people talking about in these other reviews? I have owned 12 Astro vans (no lie!), three Suburbans,two Tahoes,several station wagons,a 2001 Impala LS,and at least three pickups,including my current 2003 Z71 extended cab LS.I think I know Chevys, ... read more

  • Well here we go...

    Nov 10 '03
    Pros: bucket seats, daytime running lights, 16" tires, remote truck release
    Cons: cramped even for a compact, creaking noise driver front, non-locking gas cover

    Summary: We know Chevy is notorious for very bad quality, but the deal was too good, and it has a warranty and my wife liked it. We looked at the imports but my goodness, what they want for them. We had $2K negative equity on trade, the sticker was over $19K on ... read more

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