1985 Chevrolet Cavalier CS 2.0L Fuel Injection from North America
Summary:
A quality buy for a first car
Faults:
Ignition starter went at 181,000.
CV joint (driver's side) went at 187,000.
Small radiator leak that was fixed with radiator sealant.
Replaced muffler at 186,000km. It had collapsed on itself.
General Comments:
For a first car, this car has been a deal ($500CDN).
Very little rust and low kilometers. This is no doubt due to where I bought it, in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador.
When I originally bought it in January 2003, I only intended to get one year out of it. However, after putting 7,000km of my own driving on it, including a 20 hour, 2400km marathon, I plan on having this car for a few more years, maybe even restore it later down the road.
Due to its age, parts are no trouble to come across, and are usually at reasonable or below reasonable prices. So far, the labor bill has cost more than the part bill for any job done on it so far.
I continue to surprise friends and mechanics with the shape that this car is in.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd June, 2003
26th Apr 2005, 21:35
I recently bought a 85, CL 4 Door auto, for $700 from a little old lady. The odometer is reading 60,800KM original. From the little time I have owned this car I can tell it is very relible... tho the cold start injector did kinda worry me in -30 Canadian winter. This being my first car at the age of 18 I hope it serves me well for a few years anyway. She may be a bit rusty and the looks people give her as I drive by aren't because shes so beatiful... but hey... 25-30mpg in the city... not too bad for a car in its 20th year.
Steve.