Overview & Reviews
The 2.3-liter Quad 4 is replaced after just one year by a 2.4-liter twin-cam engine. Four-speed automatic transmission includes traction control. Daytime running lights debut, remote keyless entry is optional on LS and Z24 and base models get new interior fabrics and an Appearance Package.
User Reviews:
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cav - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By fdaklf - July 9 - 2:00 amThis car is well worth the value. I strongly suggest it.
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This car saved my husbands life - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By GBate - June 26 - 2:00 amWe bought this car in 1996 new. We never really had any major problems with it. It was good on gas mileage and when our children were small, it was comfortable for them. As they grew however, the back seat was too small for anyone over 5. My husband was side swiped on a major highway and crashed into a guardrail at 60mph. The car was totaled but he walked away. I give credit to the solid build of this car.
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Z-24 Review - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Joe Hydralics - June 14 - 2:00 amI have had this car for two years now. I can say that it is a reliable car that is sporty and fun to drive. I have put 29000 miles on it so far, and it now has 85000 miles. No major mechanical problems have come up yet, though the struts are in need of replacing. The 5-speed manual is easy to opperate, but it will slip out of reverse from time to time.
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best car - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By cavy - June 2 - 2:00 amthis car is the best car ive ever had its amazing. its powerful, fast sporty and runs perfectly.
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Good Car - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Sugasara14 - May 27 - 2:00 amThis is a very good car. I havent had any problems with it. It has a lot of power for a 4 cylinder.
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My car is always broken! - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By Unsatisfied cavalier - May 16 - 2:00 amI have had almost everything fixed and it just keeps breaking down. I bought it used as a bargain, and it has been far from that. Ive put more money into than I paid for it just three years ago. Off the top of my head, things that have been replaced are the entire cooling system, the computer chip, brakes more than once, air conditioner, and the inside is falling apart!
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why i dislike my Cavalier - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By 311 - April 14 - 2:00 amMy 1996 Cavalier has been a very reliable car, besides that it is a poorly made car. This car is a basic ecnomy car, it will never be anything but an ecnomy car not even the z24 will be more. The horsepower to weight ratio is pretty bad(130HP to 2617lbs) , the Torque (120 ft-lbs) is also pretty bad. The interior of the car is very cheaply made, from the seats to the steering wheel down to the side door panels which always seemed to be crack on every Cavalier. If anyone is thinking of upgrading a Cavalier i would highly disapprove, go out and get a sports car and dont make the same mistake that i did.
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Great car for the price - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By pmlinn - March 16 - 2:00 amPurchased the car in 1996 because I need a work car. Bought new and have had little or no real problems with the car. After 97500 miles, the brakes did need done and that was it. Cant complain one bit. A fine GM product.
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Avoid like the plague - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By taken4aride - March 6 - 2:00 amFuel pump-August, 2002 $800. TRANSMISSION-January, 2003 $2300. Head Gasket-Febraury, 2003 $500. Total mileage of this car is only 68,000. This is, without a doubt, the absolute worst car that I have ever owned. The above list is only a small sample of the problems with this car. Many problems similar to other reviews (motor mounts, shoddy interior, etc).
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96 cav - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
By 96chevy - February 6 - 2:00 amJust getting rid of this car after over 103,000 miles due to a blown gasket. Only other significant repair was air conditioning system around 75,000 miles. It was a reliable, affordable car.
