2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Base Coupe Reviews

The performance was okay. Acceleration wasn't that good but the braking and handling was better. The interior of the car was real nice. Cost of ownership was decent. Got good gas mileage and everything. The manitenance was great. Yes this car was fun to drive. I would do it again.

The first new car I ever owned.  Traded my 99 Silverado for it in hopes the fuel economy would pay it off.  It was a peppy little thing that served me well while I had it.  I put 68,000 miles on it before the ex convinced me to trade it off for a mini-van.  Easily got 30mpg on the highway if you treated it nice.  Extended warranty would have paid off if I would have ever got it in to get the minor leaks and stuff fixed.

This is a great first buy car, low price yet built good.  No big problems.  Good, clean looks, has a little sporty-look to it.  The Ecotec engine is a good platform, proven in euro cars, and designed to be tuned-up.  I have increased the stock horsepower by about 10-15hp, and fuel mileage some.  And added some 18'' rims to it.  Interior is a little bland, but that'll change this summer.