Faults:

My car was running really sluggish. I took it to Auto Zone and hooked it to the computer, it read cylinder 3 was misfiring. So I changed the plugs and wires... no change. I then changed the fuel injector and now it won't start... motor is now locked up. Hope I don't have to replace the motor, but if I do, I will because it's been an excellent vehicle.

General Comments:

I love my car and haven't had any major problems with it until now. I've owned it 11 years.

Faults:

Instrument cluster lights don't work anymore.

Failed emissions test at 15mph NO (PPM) 1743 (!)

General Comments:

I love my Cavalier. We first got it in 1995 and I still own it. Now it has over 250,000 miles on it and the engine still runs great!

The biggest repairs I've had to make on it is a new clutch, radiator, catalytic converter and whatever I need to replace so it can pass smog. I would DEFINITELY BUY ANOTHER ONE!

Faults:

Normal wear and tear changes, small head leak, hub bearings.

General Comments:

This car is great, I have put it through hell and changed the oil every 3,000. It has 168,000 on it; yes the motor pings or (claps), but that is normal, these are low compression motors, great service, normal repairs.

Faults:

I love my 96 Cavalier! I bought it for the commute, 120 miles per day.

I have replaced worn parts, brakes, bearings, light bulbs. I bought the Chilton manual. Everything has been quite simple to keep this reliable, affordable car on the road.

With gas reaching the five dollar mark here in Alaska, I'm glad my full size truck gets to relax.

This car has been great, it is a cheap A to B car, but that's the deal. So cheap I have made my money back already. And it still runs great.

For the others out there, that hate it. Go buy a horse, then ride it to work and back, then make a comment. How's that disposable, affordable,car with windows and heat, now?

General Comments:

When I turn the key it always starts and drives. Is it magic? NO It's a CHEVY!!! Haaa haaa.

jrfaninak@yahoo.com

Faults:

Fuel injectors all leaked and had to be replaced (since they were re-designed) and new seals didn't work.

Transmission gasket leaked.

Thermostats all broken (but the car ran without overheating!)

General Comments:

Very nice to drive and goes fast (until you come to a hill).

I replaced the whole stereo system with after market head unit, sub-woofers, and amp. Everything was easy to install.

All my thermostats were broken and my anti-freeze was old, but somehow the car never overheated in the 4 months I drove it around like that.

Generally everything is easy to get at and replace (if you're a do-it-yourselfer, and don't want a mechanic to touch your car).

Handles excellent, especially on the highway, and is so cheap to run (if you don't have money).

Faults:

Replaced alternator.

Front and back brakes.

Replaced the battery.

Had to replace trunk latch.

Car won't start sometimes.

The car makes a loud knocking noise in the engine.

Door squeaks.

General Comments:

I have a 1996 Chevy Cavalier and have had multiple problems with it. When I first bought it, it had 68,000 miles, and now it has 93,000.

Since I've owned the car, I've had to replace the alternator, and front and back brakes. I also replaced the battery, because I was having problems starting the car. However, that did not fix the problem.

My main problem with the car is that sometimes it won't start. It will turn over, but not start. The first time I started having this problem it would take at least an hour to get it started, but now it has to sit for at least a day before it will start again. The car runs fine when it does start. However, it will shut itself off while it's parked and idling... can anyone tell me what this problem might be, so I can get it fixed!... could it be the computer, and how much will that cost?!.