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Best Car I've Ever Had. Nothing Compares. I'd Buy A New One If They Were Still Made.

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe Review

By: goldi_77
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08/19/2009

I absolutely LOVE my Z24. It's getting old and I need to get a new paint job. But mechanically it's PRIMO. In 17 years, I've only had to replace: 1 cotter pin, 1 alternator. Car does not like to go slow! It runs best at 60-80 MPH, so I have to watch out when the limit is below 60. I don't have a lead foot, but the least little pressure makes this boy wanna fly! Handles great. Styling is awesome. Looks like a flying wedge.

Pros: Great 6cyl 3.1L engine, transmission, brakes, comfortable to drive
Cons: paint (in wet hot Florida) - clear coat corrodes, paint wears off
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My Beauty

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Convertible Review

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By: Kimberly377
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08/03/2008

I love this car! I bought it in 1993 and drive it in the summer so it only has 55k miles - not bad for a 15 year old car.  It is fun to drive and is actually good on gas mileage.  The only difficult thing about this car is that when the top is up, it is hard to see out the back when you drive in reverse.

Pros: it's sweet!
Cons: the top squeaks and I just had to buy a  new cable for the shift
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Good Looking Daily Driver With Some Balls

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe Review

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By: James5575
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06/17/2008

I got the car from my godfather and cousin when she was ready to get a new car and get rid of this one. I got it for free but needed to repaint the whole thing which took a few months in 2006. We started work in may of 2006 and she was finished around Christmas time, so I guess it was a nice gift :)

Pros: Great looks, won third place at a car show, decent performance (it's got a V6) and decent gas mileage (16 MPG). Overall i couldn't ask for a better first car.
Cons: The sunroof leaks, not as fast as I want, low resale value (its 15 years old and has 108,000 miles on it :(
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Gm Started Out Alright With Their Efi Inline 4-cyl, 76,xxx Miles And Still Strong.

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr VL Coupe Review

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By: Robb35
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11/05/2009

Reliable, but falls apart... Like any car of the early 90's lol.
- Performance - 2.2 inline 4, 110 WHP/ 130lb torque, 4wh. ABS, back drums. Pretty good handling for a compact car, but not completely autobahn/landstrasse worthy.
- Build Quality - Needed no major repairs, just tires, typical electrical system (Alternator, Battery, etc.) Plugs, Wires, Brakes, Oil and oil/air filters.
- Appearance - Looks okay for a sporty, yet economical 90's 4-cyl car. Comfortable, yet practical interior. Exterior with black trimming looks pretty crappy. Tears off, or breaks off. Otherwise coloring and detailing is pretty reasonable.
- Cost of Ownership - The car gets an average of 33 mpg, being that it's a 5 speed. On longer trips, I've calculated an average of 38.7 MPG on HIGHWAY. In TOWN, I get about 28/29 MPG. Maintenence is relatively cheap, whether needing new, rebuilt, or refurbished parts. Junk yards are pretty cavalier-friendly. Parts for these cars are found almost in any Autoparts store. Otherwise, in the next few years, they'll be going out of stock!!
This car is pretty fun to drive, whether hot roddin' it up (purrs when dormant, roars when anxious..)  or just cruisin' around the block. I'd definitely buy another Cavalier... or their replacement, the COBALT. :)

Pros: Excellent Gas mileage whether 4- or 6-cyl, respectively 5 Speed.
Cons: If you don't like reasonable repairs, I wouldn't consider this an efficient car.
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Excellent First Driver

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe Review

By: Classic_1421...
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09/17/2009

awesome car for its age, couldn't be happier with it, unless i added a few additions which is what im doing to my civic. but overall engine is good, powerful, tansmission works good, you can def feel the Z24 power

Pros: SPEED
Cons: gas
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1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr VL Sedan Review

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By: BJ65
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06/22/2009

This is our 1993 Cavalier it's been a good little car it's not in bad shape and it is great for winter driving! but it will go soon as are new car is just about ready and it's alot nicer looking then this one!

Pros: Cheap on gas!!
Cons: not the best looking car!
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Z24

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe Review

By: James5575
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05/05/2009

Its a great daily driver, has enough balls to get up and go but still good on gas. It will own imports by the end of the summer. Yes it is a fun car to drive, and no you cannot touch it.

Pros: its got an awsome shade of blue
Cons: its a 1990's GM
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Black 1993 2 Door Iowa Cavalier

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr VL Coupe Review

By: Joe185
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02/20/2009

First car in high school. No performace mods, as my dad owned it and we got rid of it before I would have bought it.
It was a 1993 Cavalier. It was underpowered, broke down at the smae mileage as every other early 90's Cavalier. Has had 3 head gaskets, but I would love to own another.
Had a custom wood arm rest that looked terrible, but was a fun learning experince.
Rust was almost every were.

Pros: First car.
Cons: First car.
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93 Chevy Cavalier Wagon

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr VL Wagon Review

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09/21/2008

Come on:! It is a 15-year-old Chevy station wagon. And it is an automatic. It's slow, creaky, horrible stereo, needs brakes. At least gas mileage is decent. Fun? No. It's about as fun as making toast. Yet they want me to add eighteen words to this review when I have nothing else to say about it.

Pros: decent gas mileage
Cons: It's a Chevy, automatic, slow.
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The Cavy That Could

1993 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr RS Coupe Review

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By: Carey58
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08/03/2008

What can i say it was a cavalier... it got u from point A to B and loudly since the muffler rusted right off so it was like driving with open headers... couldnt kill this car if i wanted to..drove it down to the local scrapyard.. Rest In Peace

Pros: Ran forever, not bad on gas
Cons: rusted real bad, smelled
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