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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier User Reviews

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 57 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:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Build Quality: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
  • Overall:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5

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PROS
"fuel economy" 33 reviews
"ride" 27 reviews
"power" 9 reviews
"cheap car" 9 reviews
"speed" 7 reviews
CONS
"power" 6 reviews
"interior" 4 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
"noise" 2 reviews

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Evan4822 writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Review
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Reliable, Good Gas mileage, handles suprisingly well

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The top of the dash is prone to crack on the right side and rattle

Evan4822
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It's A Nice Little Ride — 35 mpg!. only thing I've ever repaired was a sensor that caused the traction control light to stay on for 35$. it has over 80,000 miles on it. Penty of get up and go. Handles great. I've read where some say the interior styling is outdated, but things become outdated so fast now a days it's impossible to keep up. If you buy a brand new car just wait a year or two. The top of the dash is prone to cracking, I went to a reck yard to see if I could get a replacement piece for it and out of the Dozen or so that were there, they were all cracked.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Dusty writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Coupe Review
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It won't break the bank and it's reliable.

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Limited space.

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Good Car For College/work Commuters. — I'm very happy with my car although it is not top notch I must say it feels good to write a check for a brand new car, and it served the purpose I bought it for very well. I used this car for commuting back and forth to college, and I must say the gas mileage was a nice asset. Performance: Its not a race car, noone ever said it was. Simply put it serves its purpose well. Build Quality: Although it has a bargain price tag the build quality is fairly average with other vehicles. Appearance: Unlike the older model cavi's the 04 sported a more modern streamlined look which fits in better with other vehicles on the road today. All in all it isn't a bad look, doesn't exactly stand out in the crowd, but again caviliers aren't bought for their stunning looks and lavish options. Cost of Ownership: This is where the cavi takes the cake. Tires are cheap gas is cheap, and thus far no other maintenance costs have seemed to pop up. Fun Factor: Never met a car I couldn't have fun in so I must say yes to this one. If you love driving you can make any car fun in my opinion.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Real writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Base Review
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fuel mileage

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feels cheap

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Great Car For The Price — Great car for the price but its lacking in quality and the automatic tranny just cant handle any serious shifting, had to replace the suspension and wheel bearings multiple times but its a fun little car to drive if your looking for a cheap runabout

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Jesse writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Review
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good gas

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not fast

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Its A Good Car — its small sporty and good on gas. so far everything works great and has not needed any thing. we bought the car for six grand it has about 91000 miles on it now and its kinda fun to drive but not fast enough

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Kyle writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Coupe Review
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sporty little 2 door coupe

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hard to work on if you have big hands or lack a lift.

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Great Buy For Good Gasmilage — good gasmilage, unique look compared ot the plan cavailer. good build quality. could use a bit more hp stock. cheap to maintance. interior is pretty plan. out side has some addons compared to a stock 04 cavailer. all in all a good car

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Nick writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Base Review
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great gas millage

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it isnt very fast

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Very Great Efficant Car — it only has a 4 cyl but it gets very good gas millage. it is a stick shift which is fun. its red in color. i have a cold air intake on it and a cherry bomb muffler which makes it louder which is cool. but it is base as hell doesnt even have cruise control.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Blake writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Base Coupe Review
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ITS A CHEVROLET!!!!!

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NO POWER!!!!

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Good Car For A Teenager — I like that it is an automatic and that the brakes on my car work, I dislike that it has a 4 cylinder engine so the performance of the car is minimal and the car does not get very good miles. :/

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Joel writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Review
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Good first car...

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Small and very, very light...  if you are sitting still and a car passes you at 60 the car will almost tip over...

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I Love It... — Good first car, I like it its a four cyl so it doesn't have alot of power... it has a few problems and is missing a few minor pieces and some things were broken, like the air vents, some of the plastic nuts that hold the hubcaps on... mine doesnt have auto windows or door locks... but overall a great car...

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

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Matt writes:
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Coupe Review
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jus a everyday car

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not much upgradables

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Its Fun It A 2 Door And Its Yellow — my new car Ecotec 2.2 with cold air new performance Apex Exhaust Auto that sucks painted interior accent peices good on gas mileage but still a lil bit snappy when is should be fun to drive for a lil 4 cyl

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

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Kenya writes:
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gas mileage

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non-leather enterior

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My Car — it's an alright first car to have. it's good on gas mileage, and it takes yo uto and from your destinations. it's alright. nothing really special. but i do love my car. it was a nice prez from my daddy.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $4,957 Average Instant Market Value $7,241 Average Instant Market Value $7,454 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 33 31 34
Horsepower 140 145 115
Crash Test Rating 4 4 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.9 41.8 42.2

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

Read all 26 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier reviews

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

Read all 62 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier reviews

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

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

I Would Get One In A 5 Speed By Matthew

fun summer cruiser. doesnt get the mileage i had hoped for but it looks sharp flying down the track. i was impressed by how nice it takes a curve at 50 and it definately needs to be a 5 speed Read More

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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews

Quick Acceleration If Equipped With The 2.4l Engine. By TheCavalierGuy

I'm not big on the 4-door models, unless it's the RARE 4-door fully equipped Z24 model with sunroof. I'm still looking for one any color. I love Cavalier and wish GM would start back making them. I he... Read More

Nice Sporty Car For Chevy!!! By Megz

I love this car even though I dont like Silver Cars hence the nickname the "Silver Bullet" If I had more money I would have put more Modifications into it. Not that I recommend racing but lets just s... Read More

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