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by michaelb5773
Mar 14, 2009 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Power, style, standard,very comfortable, red, looks great with 5% tint on back windows
Cons: rust, front end parts, head rests, rear seat room
The Bottom Line: Overall great little car for the $, a few problems with quailty but that was expected, nothing a little $ can't fix
I bought this car three years ago, it is my first car and is still sitting in my driveway. I have put a fair amount of work into the car. New gas tank, brake and gas lines, replaced the front wheel bearings twice, new control arm bushings and tie rod ... read more
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by mommy2ajd
Aug 30, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Cheap price
Cons: Cheap parts, poor quality, craftmanship is horrible and warranty is sketchy.
The Bottom Line: If you just want a cheap car, find another one. This will turn into an expensive car before long.
I bought my cavalier in 1999. It was brand new with only 56 miles on it. I got the factory warranty, along with an extended warranty. After only having the car 6 months, the gauges quit working properly. It was mostly the mileage gauge that quit ... read more
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by hollydoll29
Dec 9, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: sporty look
reliable
nice acceleration
no major problems encountered so far
good gas mileage
visibility
Cons: not much space for backseat riders
factory CD player won't played burned CDs
The Bottom Line: If I had to do it again, I'd go with the Cavalier again. No major problems, reliable, nice ride.
Just to clarify, I drive a two-door Z24 (which has a double overhead cam, and I don't know if the non-Z24 does). That feature, from what I know, helps with the "get-up-and-go" factor. I think it has great acceleration for not being an super sporty car. I ... read more
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by afanofpolya
Jan 9, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: It has lived up to my expectations and then some!
Cons: Could there be anything bad to say?
The Bottom Line: If I had it to do again, I would buy this car. It has been trouble-free!
My title is true...my 1999 Chevy Cavalier survived a some serious weather and is still going! I bought the car new because I was anticipating a lot of driving and needed something that would be easy on gas. The Cavalier met my needs in the fuel ... read more
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by wait4the1
Mar 26, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: RELIABLE, stylish, easily maneuverable, sports car handling, small turning radius, starts on VERY COLD days...
Cons: LOW Safety Ratings, my tape deck didn't work well at all, battery failed once...
The Bottom Line: I WOULD recommend this car, but with a small warning about the low side crash rating. I think this car deserves more attention by the makers, to improve safety ratings.
My father bought me a used 1999 Chevy Cavalier in 2002. In the entire time I've had the car, it's been 3-4yrs now, I've had ONLY two problems with it. 1. The tape deck is flawed, it plays only on one side of the car (I know it's the tape deck and not the ... read more
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by c_a_m_m_i_e
Aug 24, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, sleek body style, very easy to drive, smaller car
Cons: Mine was a stick; it got old after awhile
The Bottom Line: Get this car! You don't be disappointed!
My husband and I got a Cavalier after he got rid of a very expensive truck (and very expensive payme ... read more
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by queen_mary
Jul 7, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: low price, decent gas mileage, plenty of accessories, reasonable parts, folding backseat
Cons: low horsepower, annoying seat belts, no tachometer, ugly pinstripes, off-color bumpers
The Bottom Line: Overall, this is a pretty decent car for the price and is recommended for everyday travel to work. Not a family car.
This car has been pretty decent so far. (A much better experience than with my 1990 Nissan Maxima.) ... read more
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by catcarley
Apr 30, 2003 - Updated May 1, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: cute, affordable, it's a chevy, it's gotta be good
Cons: small, gas mileage isn't the best, looks sportier than it is
The Bottom Line: If you can afford it, get a Z24, just so it performs the way it looks, but it's a good car that, if taken care of, will last many years.
I've had this car for a year now, and though I miss the security of my 1992 Oldsmobile, I'm not any longer embarressed when people see me in my car! Mine is a 2-door, 5 speed red cavalier. Unfortunately, the person that bought it first was more ... read more
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by add862
Apr 26, 2003 - Updated Apr 27, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: cute, sporty,Good gas mileage
Cons: dents very easily
The Bottom Line: Buy it it is one of the better cars that I have ever owned.
My Cavalier has treated me well. I get 35 miles to a gallon, or better on the highway. The interior cleans up well and stays new looking. Fairly easy to work on, as the engine compartment is fairly large. Parts are cheap, as there are a million of them ... read more
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by jesusfreak5311
Feb 21, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good smooth ride
Cons: Not a lot of space
The Bottom Line: A good cheap car that looks sporty, with a lot of good optional features.
Sorry the body of this review doesnt look very good. I tried fixing it, but each time it would take me back to the previous screen and my review would be deleted. I had to copy and paste it so it wouldnt be completley erased, and this is what happened: ... read more
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by lotsmorheather
Feb 4, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: ?????????????
Cons: brakes, engine, dash, and the list goes on
The Bottom Line: Stay away from this vehicle at all costs. Buy foreign you will thank yourself later.
I bought a 1999 cavalier, my very first vehicle. I had decided to buy a brand new car to avoid the problems of a used one. I had originally decided to buy a Honda but ultimately decided on the cavalier because of the price difference. This proved to be ... read more
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by ycal
Oct 30, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Nice look
Cons: Not reliable
The Bottom Line: I am dissapointed, and would not recommend it.
I bought my 99 cavalier with high recommendations. I have had it 11 months and nothing but problems. The Head Gasket blew and 2 months later, wham I now need to get the Engine over hauled.Ask me if I am impressed. I owned a Plymouth Sundance for 11 years ... read more
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by wbeaton
Jul 7, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power (2.4L), price, styling, reliability
Cons: Handling, craftsmanship
The Bottom Line: The cavalier is a good car, but is worth the upgrade to the 2.4 L engine due to the problems inherent with the 2.2 L.
I have driven both the standard 2.2 L Cavaliers and the 2.4 L Z24/Z22 Cavaliers. The engine and power train of the 2.2 L is weak and it made some terrible sounds after only 400 km of highway driving. However, this is supposed to be "normal" for this ... read more
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by dakinemon
May 26, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Light,
Compact,
Affordable,
Easily Customized,
Superb Acceleration in low gears,
Great Breaking Capability
Cons: Bad traction on snow,
Sometimes Sensitive Clutch,
Not a muscle car,
2.4L 4-Cyl Engine
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone that is looking for a fast reliable car without paying a premium price.
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Sport Compact
Pros:
Acceleration: The 1999 Chevy Cavalier has many good features for the consumer looking for an affordable compact/sport car. Although it only ... read more
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by wiseokc
May 2, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Awesome look, excellent gas mileage, nice power.
Cons: No ash tray.
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent machine with a smooth quite ride and awesome power for it's class. Roomy for a sports car and it looks sharp.
Two days ago my finace, Terry, bought me a 1999 Chevy Cavalier Z24, and I am in love with the car (already loved the man). The odometor reads 36,784 and the engine is clean and this car was extremely well kept. This particular model is the sporty 2 door ... read more
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by jadeeyes
Apr 23, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: It was only a lease and I get to unload it.
Cons: Cracked head gasket, clunking steering wheel, whistling AC vents, constant creeking.
The Bottom Line: The Cavalier is a great investment....if you're looking for a way to waste your hard earned money.
If Chevrolet/GM offered me a brand new Cavalier for FREE, I would keep on walking.
Since day one, my "brand new" Cavalier ran hot and leaked anti-freeze. Each morning was an adventure, wondering which warning light would flash on the ... read more
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by piayitsam
Mar 18, 2002 - Updated Jun 11, 2002 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good looks, great gas mileage
Cons: Not the best "road trip" cars
The Bottom Line: I recommend the Cavalier for people looking for a nice, inexpensive way to get around.
Several months ago I acquired enough money to make my first car purchase. I didn't have a lot of money to spend, my choices were very much limited, but the sum was enough that I could find something fairly recent and reliable. After test driving several ... read more
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by racoontail
Mar 15, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy-folding automatic top, surprisingly good acceleration, great value.
Cons: Killer wide-swinging doors, seats could be firmer, no locking glovebox.
The Bottom Line: Fun abounds in this affordable convertible. Just put the top down and you'll soon forget its minor design flaws. It's a shame GM discontinued the convertible model.
A 4-seat convertible with power everything for under $15k?
I didn't think it was possible either until I discovered the Cavalier Convertible.
This car is a superb value for both the young and young at heart. Don't worry about ... read more
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by johndeere931
Aug 23, 2001 - Updated Feb 3, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable'good on gas a lot of car for the money
Cons: small
The Bottom Line: nice car lets you have the option of a new car for a used car price
I bought this car new it is a ls 4 door sedan it had a sticker price of $16,200 and it has just about every option possible except rear spoiler and alloys reason for this was that was the way i wanted it.
Now i have looked at the other writers ... read more
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by stepheypeal
Jun 12, 2001 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very Affordable. And Great Looking.
Cons: Rattling in Air conditioner.
The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this car. It is a fine piece of machinery.
I have just purchased a used 99 Chevy Cavalier and I love it. It is a sporty red 4 door. It looks great and its cheap enough for a single mother like me to afford. It is still under factory warranty and I have had no real major problems. It has been ... read more
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