Black Widow strike
Not much. The car was in an accident I guess when I bought it. I've had it for 4 or so years, been in 1 accident with it and it's still holding up. Only the windshield wiper fluid line has snapped.
It's been a great car to drive. First manual I've owned.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th January, 2009
Amazing
I have a 2000 Z24 with a AEM short ram intake, and a Magnaflow dual catback exhaust kit on it.
I have easily beating a 92 Firebird, an 88 Camaro Z28, and plenty of the rice burners out there.
I recently went out to the local drag strip and ran an 14.8... which BTW my car is an auto. Shifts GREAT for that. Raps all the way up to 6.5 g rpm, and drops to 4. Couldn't shift a manual any better.
The 00 Z24 is very very capable of beating a Mustang. I've personally beating the 07 Chargers.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th April, 2008
Dependable and fairly cheap to fix
Coil packs.
Fuel pump.
2 front wheel bearings.
2 front strut bearings.
CV joint.
Just the normal stuff that wears out over time.
I drive this car approx. 300 km per day for work. It has been very dependable.
I change the oil every two weeks. I have never had to touch the motor or transmission, and it has 645500 kms on it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2008
When I bought the car they had just replaced the rear right ABS sensor.
The right door does not seal tight, when driving you can hear the wind.
I cannot figure out why it idles at 1.500 rpm, just recently I replaced the idle sensor and it dropped down to 1.200 rpm, but its still a little high.
Moon roof motor seized at 115.000 kms, have yet to replace motor due to height cost of part.
This is my best investment that I have ever made.
The ABS works awsome with my winter tires I can take it anywhere.
I have had no problems with other electrical components (besides the moonroof).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th November, 2007
Put on some Jimmy Buffett music with the top down and enjoy!!
Very few problems with this vehicle. We have been very pleased for the most part. The few problems that comes to mind are:
1. Transmission linkage bolt came apart at 102000 miles (giving us quite a fright thinking that the transmission had "gone"). However, this was a very inexpensive fix at the local auto parts store.
2. Coolant leak at one of the seals at about 80000 miles. This was also easily fixed by removing four bolts and replacing the gasket.
3. Horn went out at about 75000 miles. Ironically, you have to remove the passenger side headlight to get to the horn on this model. Found that kinda funny, but easily repaired... once located.
Engine is very compact and difficult to do even the easiest repairs. (Wow...remember when there was room in engine compartments?)
The convertible is the greatest. Easy to use and reliable. Nothing lifts your spirits like driving with the top down on a nice Florida day!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th January, 2007
Best value for the money
I had to replace leaking water pump and the “windshield washing liquid” tank.
Also the check engine led lights from time to time, as I checked it indicates that device responsible for re-usage of the gas doesn’t always work properly. (it is known problem in Cavaliers and I am not fixing it).
This car is best value for the money. It makes noise etc. but overall for the money I paid for it, it can’t be better. It handles well on winter roads in Canada. I will keep it until it dies.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th December, 2006
Just a little more than adequate
Within the year I have owned this car, absolutely nothing has broken on me.
It had a very slight problem with stalling after turning on the car and idling for less than a minute when I bought it. It happened once a month. After putting in new spark plugs and other various parts the problem disappeared.
Engine seems fairly strong - transmission is perfect.
It's been good to me so far.
The stock tires are a good size, so for a small, cheap car, the handling is pretty swell.
The seats are fairly comfortable, but the design of the interior is pretty bad. it's my only complaint with the car.
The 2.2l engine provides plenty of power up hills. it's adequate, but nothing great. I put on a cold air intake, exhaust, an underdrive kit etc. and the car is almost sporty :) in the morning, right before the emissions system kicks in, this car hauls a**. There is definetely power hiding in this engine.
For a small economy sedan the gas mileage sucks. I've got the 3-speed (what a mistake!!) transmission and I've recorded 26-28mpg on the highway *before* I started modifying the car. I'm sure a 4-speed or 5 would change this. I really wish I would have sprung for the later ecotec engine.
Not my dream car, but it's stuck by me and does what I want.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd November, 2006
I am writing in response to this review. I also have a 2000 Cavalier Z24, standard transmission. I live in Winnipeg Manitoba, and bought my car in Dec. 05 when it was at 90,000km. It is now May 08 and my car is at 162,000km. In that time my car was been very good to me. I think the fuel economy is good, not great but good. And so far it's been relatively cheap on maintenance, and parts usually come a dime a dozen.
Although in the last month I've had to replace my right axle, started making noise when I turn right. I now have to replace my ball joints and tire rods, because they've never been done. I know because the factory rivets are still on the ball joints.
One thing I liked was what the person in the other review said, in the morning before the emissions system kicks in I guess, that the car really hauls a$$, it's true you barely touch the gas and it just wants to fly. Right after first gear, you can really haul... butt.
22nd May 2013, 22:31
400,000 miles? Wow! Mine has 170 on it.