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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier User Reviews

1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 34 reviews

  • Performance:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Appearance:3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars3.3 out of 5 stars 3.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Overall:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 17 reviews
"fuel economy" 13 reviews
"speed" 9 reviews
"power" 7 reviews
"cheap car" 4 reviews
CONS
"power" 5 reviews
"paint job" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Olivier writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe Review
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Confortable, enough performance, good looking

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High repair cost.

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My Car — Even if it's a cavalier, this car is comfortable to drive. You are well seated and when you need power you press the pedal and you are served. This car have a good looking when you put some accessories on it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Bernard writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Convertible Review
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If you want problems

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Don't even think about making an offer.

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A Pure Junk. — This car is the worst garbage can I ever own. Ok to pass on highway, great top mechanism (very simple to use), but the car itself was based on the regular car, and not reinforced to compensate the fact there was not top to hold everything together. The dash board was a real video game (lights everywhere). Visit to the dealer once a month for any reason.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Patrick writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr RS Coupe Review
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Cheap to own, Very solid body. Ran good and consistently.

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It looks fairly girlly but if can suck it up u save and arm and a leg on gas.

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With Parts Being Cheap For This Car And An Engine That Can Last Forever Ull Keep It Around Forever. — It get very good gas mileage, with 38/Highway and 34/city the little 4 banger gets uo and goes pretty easily and it was just overall fun to to drive. I would buy it again. It was always very realiable and i only ever had 1 problem with the power steering but it was fixed pretty easily.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Robbie writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr RS Coupe Review
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Fun to drive because you dont care if you bag it

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Breaks down alot because it sucks so much you want to bag it

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1999 Cavalier — My car is an overall peice of crap... breaks down constantly, sounds horrible, drives even worst, and nobody in the world has ever liked the looks of a cavalier :P Fun to drift, fun to put the pedal to the floor just beacuse it sounds like its going fast, but really your still going 30kph

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Alex writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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cheap, fuel efficient, standard

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if you cant drive standard

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Good Times — Accelerates and handles well, IF you can drive standard. Lots of rust, but i blame poor car care for that, she handed me a can of paint and said "this is to cover the rust". Interior is nice, and i like to look of the exterior. Cheap to buy, really good on gas, maintenance, nothing you couldn't do yourself if you had the time and a bit of skill. Love the 5 speed, really fun to drive.

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Denver writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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A lot of bang for your buck

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Problematic

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Quite A Bit Of Bang For Your Buck But Don't Expect To Drive Years On End Without Replacing A Parts. — I dislike that the Cavaliers are very unreliable cars. I hate that they are known for blowing headgaskets, struts are know to go and crack interior pieces near windshields and that wheel bearings are a known thing to replace on them. Very nice ride though. I suggest 5 speed. But they are very tourquey 5 speed. Trust me on that one. Burn rubber through first and second gear. And about 195+km/h factory engine depending on how much you bag it. And also that slave cylinders are a another known part to go. I like mine though. They can look unreal if you mod them. (Bodykit, spoiler, rims, performance exhaust pipe, window tint, etc.) Overall: Quite a bit of bang for your buck but don't expect to drive years on end without replacing a couple parts.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Ruth writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr LS Sedan Review
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It was 2nd hand when we got it and has lasted 20 years

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the repairs we've had to make

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Good Solid Car, Not A Sports Car But Def. Better Than Walking — Good on Gravel, fairly solid. Lots of squeaks and rattles. Not that great on gas, seen better and worse. Looks like what it is; A family car. It's ok to drive, wouldn't say that its real fun, but not hard either.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Anthony writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr RS Coupe Review
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Quick, Sporty, Good Handling

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Basic, No Options

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Chevy Cavalier Coupe — This could be a very nice car. The RS though, has absolutely no options. The higher end Cavaliers though are very nice. Mine had power nothing. No power windows, no power locks, NOTHING. The car was quick, sporty look. The 25% tint made look nice and mean.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Sarah writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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Good gas mileage, great maneuverability, Delilah blue.

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Slow, was totalled easily.

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Great First Car. — This was a great first car, I fell in love with it when I first saw it on the dealership lot. For the most part it was carefree as far as maintenance, for the most part whatever went wrong was covered by the warranty. Very maneuverable as I found out by weaving in-between cars on the highway, could cruise at 109 MPH when you really had to get to the next town to pee!

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Tammie writes:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe Review
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dast

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2 doors

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Car — The cav was great to drive, fun to race in. but it was not fun to get kids in and out of, especially with the carseat. it was fairly easy to perform maintenance on. i do not know what else to write.

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Reviews From Other Years

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews

Pretty Good Car By Nick

i dont like that it has no power windows, no power locks, and the number one thing cruise control.this car is fun because it has lots of aftermarket upgrades so it is fast. i like the overall lokk of ... Read More

When In Need Of A Cheap Car! By Chad

when you are desperately in need a cheap car that is half decent on gas and is not that big of an eyesore this is the car you need. it will get you from point a to b without too many problems. Read More

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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews

Sturdy, Dependable, Stylish-looking Car By veeps

It's only started shedding parts recently (2012) since 2004. Until now, no problems. Have recently replace my starter, my windshield wiper linkage, and am now struggling with my shifter linkage. I've... Read More

Great Daily Use Car By Phantomcobra

This car is excellent for daily commute use. It will not hold back any traffic as it is much faster than most people give it credit for. The size makes it able to avoid pot holes and the fold down r... Read More

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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews

An Ok Starter Car. There Are Alot Better Out There. By Chad

This was an imported platform from GM Europe. The engine and trans were both well made, but the linkage between them was a weak point and would cause oil leakage almost immediately. If you add oil t... Read More

Horrible. Don't Buy It. By rbitz

After a month, I had to replace the clutch. Required taking apart the entire engine. After 2 months, have now had brake problems twice. When I was driving, the car started to slow down, and started to... Read More

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews

Good Styling. Cheap Parts. Easy To Upgrade. By TheCavalierGuy

I love the overall looks and the paint color. I love the 2.4L Twin Cam engine, it's has great acceleration. The engine, body, and brakes are very easy to upgrade. The only dislike is the dash. It beco... Read More

Cheap Hardly Effiect Virtulally Runs On Luck Every Time Chevrolet At It's Worst! By Kelly

Performance- NONE! Build Quality - S*** Appearance -Looks good at first Cost of Ownership -Gas mileage was decent, but the maintenance was a wallet drainer Fun Factor -None really. What can o say... Read More

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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews

Good All Round Car By reverend1735

good all round car. pros: great on gas, great in the snow as long as you had all weather tires on. lots of room in the truck. cons: not much room in the back seat (leg room especially), noticed o... Read More

Red Cavalier With Black Stars On It By Caisha

I liked the fact that this car was reliable. It was worth the price I bought it for. It gets good gas mileage and is low maintenance. I enjoyed the car for the time i had it, but im ready for somethin... Read More

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