Overview & Reviews

A Z24 convertible is introduced, cruise control is standard on all but base models, power windows and remote keyless entry are no longer available on base cars, and buyers can no longer delete the AM/FM radio. Second-generation airbags debut on all models.

• Low price, roomy interior, great basic transportation

• Cheap interior materials, buzzy standard engine

User Reviews:

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  Blown mind - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By jim - September 1 - 7:21 pm

  Purchased this car from a friend. Car has seen better days with the scratches and typical rust. But after about 154,000 miles engine seized. Good cars I just found a bad one in the six I have owned.

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  Great Used Car! - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By DSFan4Life - April 14 - 8:43 pm

  I bought this car used a little over 2 years ago & I am a lot happier than I thought I would be with it. It does great on the highway when you need to pass people. It gets ~30 mpg regularly. It does amazingly well in snow for a small car. And it does well in grass too. I would definitely recommend if you dont need a huge car.

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  Great Car, Worst Buying Time - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Litestorm17 - January 22 - 12:57 am

  I bought this 1998 Chevy Cavalier Z24 in December of 07 with 78000 miles on it. I loved the car, but exactly 364 days after I bought it (roughly 90k miles at the time) the entire computer system failed. The dealership has yet to figure out what caused it. It cost me well over $2k to fix. Also, the radiator randomly blew out on me. That was roughly $200. Mine burns oil, but not much. Dont let this rough patch deter you away though. I bought it with all of the wearable stuff at the end of its lifespan, so now that everything is fixed it works like a dream. It is a great car if you travel long distances like I do. Put an aftermarket short-ram intake, and you can get close to 40 mpg!

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  reliable - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By pb - December 21 - 4:28 pm

  I have owned this car for 10 years and Im sitting at 200000 miles and no major repairs yet. I wish all chevys were this reliable.

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  The litte car that could. - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By anthony farmer - August 14 - 2:55 pm

  I got my 1998 Chevy cavalier from my parents and love it. I am currenty still going to school and working and loving the car. This car is the best on gas mileage and a really good car. My car now has 222,076 miles on it and all I have ever done to it is regular maintenance except there was a little time period when it was overheating bad but it turned out it was my fan. I got it fixed and it runs like a top. My advice to anyone is if you can get one of these little boogers its best that you do cause it will save you so much money in the long run. By the way mine is the 2.2 liter 4 cylinder there the best.

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  good car - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By bernz1 - August 8 - 10:39 pm

  I no longer own this car, but I really have to write a good review. First car I ever financed. I owned the car for 7 years, put a ton of miles on it. Very reliable. Only problem I had was with the alternator. I owned a second generation cavalier previously and the same problem. I had the alternator replaced 3 times in a 2 month period, but after that was no problem. Unfortunately left me stranded each time, but a cheap fix and the only problem I ever had with the car. Very reliable otherwise. Good handling and fun to drive. I would recommend this car to anyone, if you get one still in good shape.

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  Best car I ever owned - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Kelli - July 29 - 9:26 am

  I bought my cavalier in 2004. It now has over 200,000 miles on it and it still drives like I just bought it! It is by far the best car I have ever owned. I would never buy any other kind of car . Go Chevy!

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  Good car - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By fully1977 - June 19 - 4:12 pm

  Just took 2 kids and a car-load of stuff on a 150 mile one-way trip 74mph and still got 35.8mpg! "Only" got 30mpg on the return, but that included 3 days of stop & go driving to work.

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  Pretty good for first car - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By Jonathan O - April 28 - 11:28 pm

  I bought this 2 weeks before I graduated. It had some problems with fuel injectors, and throttle body. After I got that fixed it has been fine ever since.

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  Glad I bought it - 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
  By BC - February 14 - 9:25 pm

  Traded it in today after just shy of 11 years. Over 128,000 miles an it was the most reliable car I ever owned. I didnt lose sleep over $4/gal gas because this baby got over 30mpg. My biggest complaint was that the brakes and rotors generally only lasted 25-30k miles. The exhaust tended to be the next biggest issue but I dont think I ever had to replace the catalytic converter or the expensive pipe that came off of it. Pipe was rusted through when I traded it though. I didnt wash the car much and the only rust was near the bottom of the doors and I live in upstate NY where they love to salt the roads. 5 speed manual was fun to drive. Climate control fan had to be on 3 (of 4) to blow by year 3.