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“1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24”

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Jamar6 recommends this car
11/07/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe

Great acceleration for a Cavy (Twin Cam 2.4L), Also very very reliable. Have almost 173,00 miles--no leaks or major problems at all.On the downside though, t tops out at 105 mph. However I'm very tal (6'2") and its pretty tight inside. Overall pretty fun car to drive and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. This car has carried me for the past 2.5 years with no problems, and now I'm in college and I can drive it anywhere with no worries.

Pros — acceleration, reliability
Cons — small inerior space, squeaks/rattles a bit, medicore brakes, uncomfortable seats.
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“My Favorite Car I Have Owned”

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Justin829 recommends this car
10/15/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr STD Sedan

I really like when i take off and hear my exhaust which is a 3.5 in tip on it and am able to spin the tires. I also love my interior and how it is all blue and black. I have 18in rims with performance tires and i love to drift with it

Pros — Interior
Cons — its starting to get some rust
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“My Old Cavy”

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08/28/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr STD Sedan

it was okay. just a car. i got it from my grandma with 133,000 miles on it, and it ran fine. i just wish i could've kept it longer but it had broken down and i needed a new car. not really great in any particular thing except for gas mileage.

Pros — great on gas
Cons — boring, slow, cheap and ugly
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“1995 Chevy Cavalier”

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Matthew4939 recommends this car
08/22/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe

Its a 1995 chevy cavalier 2 door, 5 speed. Bought it from my uncle. It has a ractive short ram intake, ractive front strut bar, vibrant rear strut bar, 2.5 inch eibach lowering springs. It runs and drives great no shakes or shimmys or anything its a tight little car.

Pros — 2 speed
Cons — nothing
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“Its Fun To Drive”

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Mike6450 recommends this car
08/06/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe

Well I need to do alot of work to it and it lacks alot in the performance area. It could use some paint, body work and some new audio equipment which is all the car will be. Its fun to drive and I enjoy it everytime I go out in it. It is cheap on gas and gets me from point A to point B so it serves its purpose.

Pros — Good on Gas
Cons — Paint is chipping
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“1996 Chev Cavalier”

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Keith1144 recommends this car
07/25/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe

bought it really really cheap at auction. put in a set of front brake pads and changed all the fluids. has paid for itself and all the maintenance and repairs three times over in fuel savings. put a used tranny in it and replaced a leaky head gasket. has a few small leaks here and there, but it is great as a run around work car. gets better mileage than newer cavaliers.

Pros — fuel mileage.....  overall cost of ownership
Cons — not the comfiest ride....   brutal handling on gravel
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“Good Ol' Cavie”

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Kimberly410 recommends this car
06/18/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr STD Coupe

I love the sleek look and the gas mileage... the four cylinder is kinda lame, but other than that I have had no mechanical problems with it.

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“Awsome Car With Alot Of Potential, Great Gas Mileage”

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Christopher2466 recommends this car
05/29/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 2 Dr Z24 Coupe

The cavalier z24 is a great car. It handles realy well, and stops on a dime. You can redline it all day and barely go through a tank of gas a week. they have alot of potential with performance, As I have found this out.  

Pros — The faces on mustangs and hondas when u smoke then.
Cons — still get smoked by a vette
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“Long-life”

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Robert2622 recommends this car
05/04/2008
Reviewing: 1996 Used Chevrolet Cavalier 4 Dr STD Sedan

only reason i don't have the car anymore is because i totalled it.  well over 100k miles on it and no noteworthy issues.  for a cheap car with a small engine, its got great performance.

Pros — cheap, fuel-efficient, smooth handling
Cons — none
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“Got It For 100 Dollars”

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Travis85 recommends this car
04/23/2008

lifter tick, performance exhaust, 5spd and 18in wheels make this car bad ass... not

Pros — very reliable good gas milage 100$
Cons — mines flat blck and ticking lifters sounds like a deisel when its cold
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