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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
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by Jim B
Apr 05, 2012
I bought this car to replace the Blazer that I had been driving because I needed something with better gas mileage and wanted something that was more fun to drive. It did get better mileage, but it was only ok as far as a fun ride.Apr 05, 2012
by Bo Y
Mar 01, 2011
Overall a good car. Handled the snow very well. I've never been beat off the line with it. Never raced any all-wheel drive cars though! Lol. I had a blast the whole 5 or so years I had it. Sold it to my brother. Too many kids to sink money in for having fun.Mar 01, 2011
by Kyle L
Feb 11, 2011
Build Quality- I had to replace: the turn signal switch lever, the fuel line by driver side rear tire. Had to repair: power steering lines, muffler and muffler hanger. Driver side door hinges are loose. Mirror on driver side sun visor cracked and is no longer on the visor.
Fun Factor- was fun to drive when I first got it, but that was only because I just got my drivers license. now that Ive had it for over a year, im bored of it and ready for a new car.Feb 11, 2011
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by Jim B
Apr 05, 2012
I bought this car to replace the Blazer that I had been driving because I needed something with better gas mileage and wanted something that was more fun to drive. It did get better mileage, but it was only ok as far as a fun ride.Apr 05, 2012
by Bo Y
Mar 01, 2011
Overall a good car. Handled the snow very well. I've never been beat off the line with it. Never raced any all-wheel drive cars though! Lol. I had a blast the whole 5 or so years I had it. Sold it to my brother. Too many kids to sink money in for having fun.Mar 01, 2011
by Kyle L
Feb 11, 2011
Build Quality- I had to replace: the turn signal switch lever, the fuel line by driver side rear tire. Had to repair: power steering lines, muffler and muffler hanger. Driver side door hinges are loose. Mirror on driver side sun visor cracked and is no longer on the visor.
Fun Factor- was fun to drive when I first got it, but that was only because I just got my drivers license. now that Ive had it for over a year, im bored of it and ready for a new car.Feb 11, 2011
by Jeremy G
Jan 28, 2011
Performance wise the damn thing is fast. quality? yeah i would buy another.
appearance? i love the style. cost? eh Ive done timing/transmission/injectors that went out.... gets good gas mileage. very fun to drive so yeah i would get another.Jan 28, 2011
by Krystal J
Dec 22, 2010
It handles great in the snow! I can't wait for summer when I can take the top down and enjoy the convertibleness! I bought it used so it's not in perfect condition, but so far it's a fun little car.Dec 22, 2010
by Nathan H
Sep 18, 2010
good driving car not good for looks though great performance a tuner not my car more of a muscle guy people call it ugly allot its a great car for taking a drive the paint needs fixed and the car is awsomeSep 18, 2010
by Ace C
Jul 10, 2010
This car was fun to drive mostly at 100 mile an hour the performance was lacking when I first got it but it got me where I needed to be rebuilt the top end the the engine new cam and heads ported and polished of course. This was my first car and always will be Jul 10, 2010
by Ryan M
Apr 12, 2010
This car was fairly quick for a in line 4. Kept up with a normal V6 camaro. It rattled
a little in the dash and somewhere in the back as well. Very fun car for what I paid
for it. Apr 12, 2010
by Cassandra C
Feb 27, 2010
brakes are touchy and can be squeaky after it has rained, it has needed new spark plugs, randomly the key won't turn over at times, its a loud car going down the highway, like the appearance but nothing fancy, this car was cheap for how many miles it had to begin with, it gets good gas mileageFeb 27, 2010
by Levi W
Dec 11, 2009
Murdered out Monster Energy. It is a 5 speed, all black with green accents. Dark window tint with a Monster Energy sticker in the back window. Bought it for 2700 and put about 500 into it. It is a very reliable car.Dec 11, 2009
by Wade M
Dec 04, 2009
skunk 2 lowering kit nice.
aem cold air intake.
apline desk
sony 6 by 9
p250.5 amp upgrade to p500
p1 x 2 upgrade to p3 x2
custom exhaust from cat back
handled like a dream and sounded nice not like you normal car with a fart can.Dec 04, 2009
by Deontae J
Oct 17, 2009
This was my first car and i love it. Performs good and can easily be modded to fit your needs. I havent came across a major problem with this car and the way it's running (strong), I won't anytime soon.Oct 17, 2009
by Leon S
Oct 05, 2009
Overall performance is pretty good, handles nice and stops well. It is a solid car even there is some rust in front of the rear wheels but thats a cavalier thing. It looks well and is sporty for a cavalier basically the American Honda Civic. Put a system and new exhaust and the car can turn heads.Oct 05, 2009
by Neil H
Jul 03, 2009
Bought this one to replace my old 97 cavy that I wrote off the year before. The old car worked great so I decided to stick with what i know works and built another one. It keeps with the nissan 240's and honda preludes that dominate the division.Jul 03, 2009
by Jessica B
Apr 29, 2009
it handles well, brakes well, has guts for the car it is, it is old so needs repairs, runs well for almost 300,000 km, good milage, i like to drive my baby,cost me 600$ not much i have had to do to it sence i bought it... just inspection and oil change, needs rocker pannels and some exhaust work. nothing more then that sense it is just a beater car. Apr 29, 2009
by Stuart H
Nov 22, 2008
The Z24 package transforms the Cavalier coupe form a ho-hum econo coupe to a sporty ride. The handling is far improved and acceleration is good for the class. Overall quailty isn't up to some competitiors but is soild enough.
Getting parts for this car is a snap, and they're inexpensive too.
The coupe looks sporty enough and it one of the roomiest compacts on the road.
Alot of people bad mouth these cars. But I've never had a problem with one. I would recomend getting one for cheap reliable transportation. Nov 22, 2008
by Tyler B
Sep 13, 2008
Performance- not great acceleration at all, decent handeling, decent braking, i love the feel of the tranny.
Build Quality- shes prone to rusting. engine is extremly durable.
Appearance- ugly.
Cost of Ownership- not bad at all... 25 mpg ish, noever really had to fix much except when i got rear ended.
Fun Factor- fun to drive, but slow. handels well.Sep 13, 2008
by Cassandra K
Aug 21, 2008
Everything works really well in the car. Some muffler issues, but it will be fixed once I get the money. The whole car needs a paint job desperately. (Midnight blue with a silver flake and ghost butterflies on the hood) Gas is so good, $30 for pretty much 300+ miles. I love this car!Aug 21, 2008
by Troy W
Aug 07, 2008
Great Car, Decently stylish, Great Gas Mileage, You can find this car for decently cheap,but you get more than you pay for, its very reliable . My car has over 120,000 miles and it still runs great. Its a great car for a student. You can fit your friends in it and its not huge like a boat.Aug 07, 2008
by Kerwin M
Jul 30, 2008
I like the style of the car. All you see around are civics and I had to be different. Haven't had that much trouble with this car at all. The motor is strong and can give you the power when you need it. It's great on gas even after the modification I have done to it. Jul 30, 2008
by Toby W
Jul 17, 2008
Performance - Gets me from point A to point B!
Build Quality - Still in 1 piece! Had no major problems...YET
Appearance - It looks like a car..Ha, Not a bad lookin car!
Cost of Ownership - Only cost me 1 G!
Fun Factor - It's Standard, How can it not be fun!!Jul 17, 2008
by Timothy H
Jul 15, 2008
Great on gas! I went on a trip to Illinois with my Cavalier and got 39 miles per gallon! This car is great for students or anyone looking for an older economical car. The only downside is if you want to change the oil yourself, the oil filter is very difficult to get to. The trick is that you have to take off the front passenger side wheel and remove the plastic pannel that is located in the wheel well and you're there. The first time was rough but you get used to it. Overall the Cavalier is great, I'm always hauling my friends around in it and will be for years to come. This from me to you -- Get a Cavy!Jul 15, 2008
by Brian W
Jun 28, 2008
This is the second cavalier I've owned, its a great buy. The Z24 trim model like mine has plenty of acceleration for in-town driving and more than enough to hit the highway comfortably. Its factory Macpherson struts glue it to the road and maintain excellent ride quality with its stock tires. Due to its low weight braking performance is stellar.
Its relatively straight forward interior and exterior design makes the car also cheap to maintain while keeping some class in it. Forward aerodynamics are well designed and with the windows and sunroof open there is very little cabin turbulence.
This little car begs to be tossed around the streets and reacts quickly and efficiently in both traffic and highway situations. Its definitely not the American the powerhouse that fuels motorhead dreams, however, there are very few cars that at stock performance can superglue themselves to the road at such a perfect near neutral handling characteristics for near its own price. And if your boys laugh about your little economy/sport coupe, fill your tank and let them know your getting 35-38 mpg on the highway and 28-32 in town.Jun 28, 2008
by Chris J
Jun 20, 2008
it's fast, it has a air intake and a cherrybomb exaust system.Jun 20, 2008
by Trevor C
Jun 12, 2008
Good car with low miles and a sporty look. Gets awesome gas mileage, 29 mpg baby! Jun 12, 2008
by Kylie F
May 21, 2008
I love it. There are some problems, but I'm sure they haven't always been like that. I've had it less than a year. I have over 240,000 miles on it and hopefully it won't die on me now. Seems very reliable.May 21, 2008
by Marcello P
May 07, 2008
It's a typical car. I'm not proud over owning it. It's very reliable (I put mine through A LOT) and it brakes/handles well...but the power/acceleration sucks. If Chevy had put in some better work and styling it would be a pretty sweet car. Too bad Chevy didn't hire me to style it ;) People compare it to sport compact cars and then say "it sucks", but it's not a sport compact, it's a typical economy car, and it does the job well.May 07, 2008
by Jameson M
May 01, 2008
The 1997 Chevrolet is your typical entry level sedan. One should not be surprised when it starts falling apart. Although I found the '97 to be much more durable than the '98 I hadMay 01, 2008
by Timothy H
Mar 30, 2008
I think the Cavalier is a good car for a student like me. It's older and economical.Mar 30, 2008
by Matt S
Feb 26, 2008
So far i've had this car for 7 months and i've put bout 35 000 km on it, with only minor problems. I had to replace part of the gas line due to rust, and the alternator, but other than that there has been no problems and i have put this car throught alot. It's a small 5 spd, 2 door car that gets you from point A to point B. I would have prefered a 4 door just for ease of people getting in and out, but other than that i love 2 door. The car is great on gas and handles pretty well for a 11 year old Cavalier. For a first car i have no complaints.Feb 26, 2008
by Josh N
Feb 24, 2008
1997 Chevy Cavalier Z24, 2.4L engine, 5-speed manual, FWD, power window, power locks, remote lock, great interior.Feb 24, 2008
by Stefan H
Feb 08, 2008
My first car, and i loved it. Everything was perfect for what i needed. Didnt hold up so well in minor accident.Feb 08, 2008
by Gabriel B
Feb 06, 2008
First car, very reliable and can take a beatingFeb 06, 2008
by Merlin F
Jan 29, 2008
well... everything has been upgraded to it, engine, suspension, transmission, brake, body kit, interiror, sound system, window tint, everything. nice power with around 200-230 HP i need a dyno to confirm those HP tho. interiro is still cheap compared to the mazda3 but hey, thats 10years difference.Jan 29, 2008
by Trevor S
Jan 08, 2008
Sort of slow. Needs more comfort. Jan 08, 2008
by Maxime C
Jan 07, 2008
well , i like this car , cheap and reliable... its safe, its solid and safe... but its a very ordinary model.Jan 07, 2008
by Anonymous
Aug 03, 2007
Well I need to fix mine and I'd probably like it even more. The back seat lets down so you can get into the trunk, or if you need more space for something in there. Alot of cup holders in middle console. Aug 03, 2007
by Anonymous
Jul 24, 2007
it is a good car but overheats a lotJul 24, 2007
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Part differences in a 1997 and 2005 Chevy cavalier
I just bought a 97 Chevy cavalier and with it I got some receipts they had replaced before they sold it to me, one of which is a right rear hub bearing, except on the receipt from the shop they have it as an 05 cavalier rear hub replacement. Is their a difference in parts for it for the 97 and the 05 chevy cavalier or would it be the same?
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What have I missed?
New push rods,new rockers, new head gasket,intake manifold gasket,exaust manifold gasket,new plugs and wires, new tires,new breaks, new rotors,new thermostat, new radiator, proformance chip,new AIC sensor,new fluids throughout.. And ive still got a knock and no power at all barely makes 2nd gear.. Idk what it could be.. Any suggestions?..
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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Pricing
Original MSRP
$11,680 to $18,265Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent