Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Good utilitarian car - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Dennis Durfee - February 10 - 9:32 pm

  This is our second one. Wife rolled the 1st down the side of the mountain and all three ladies crawled out the window uninjured. It handled great until she hit the unexpected snow storm. She loved the car, purchases for $10K with 33K miles in 06. The 2nd one was $8K with 44K miles. We did not like it as well until we had the front brakes, pad and rotors, replaced for $450. We like it now. It is economical, reliable, and comfortable a great middle-aged womans car. Id buy another one if she wrecked this one, too.

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  I love my car - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By CNAonthemove - October 7 - 11:50 am

  I drive about 300 miles per week to get to work in very heavy snow and everthing else. It handles very well in the snow. I would not trade my car in only for the newer one.

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  Do not purchase one - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Kelly - September 19 - 2:40 pm

  I purchased my car thinking I would save on gas being I had previously driven a truck. The car had to get the struts replaced, the pads have been replaced twice and Im not even over 60,000 miles. Additionally, I keep having little things go wrong that add up and get frustrating. The check engine light goes on almost monthly now and I a to replace fuses on a regular basis. Also, the interior carpeting stinks. There is a gap on the passenger side that looks tacky. Another problem with the car is the ventilation speeds arent consistent. When I turn the vent on high it blows hard, however if I have it on speed 1-3 I can feel nothing and it is frustrating.

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  Good value - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Dave - September 15 - 9:16 am

  2.2 ecotec is best 4 cyl GM has ever made. Its quiet, has decent power and low maint with 28mpg. Suspension had some squeaking, but some graphite powder on the bushings has taken care of that. Thats the only problem Ive had in 6000 miles. Audio system stinks and I replaced with Alpine deck, Infinitys in the front doors and Pioneers in the rear deck. Ive mainly owned Hondas and Toyotas but this was such a value I couldnt pass it up and so far Im happy with it.

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  Wonderful! - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By april - May 23 - 9:50 am

  I love my car. Its the same color as the one pictured. The car looks so classy and expensive but yet its so affordable, I only payed $8.900 for mine and its great. I love the interior its so comfortable and it has so much space! The trunk is also huge and holds just about anything I need. The only negative is that I was told it had a V6 in it, when in fact it has a 4cyl but it gets really good gas mileage, and thats more important being that gas prices are outrageous. I think with this car the only thing to be careful of is choosing the right exterior color, a lot of colors make it look a little cheap.

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  05 Classic - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Chips - May 31 - 1:47 pm

  I use the car for a carpool of 4 persons. I get between 26 and 29 MPG hauling about 775 pounds. I drive it conservatively. Hope to get about 7 years of driving with it. Ive had engine oil gaskets replaced under the warranty.

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  Good Buy - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Aris B - January 18 - 12:26 pm

  I bought my 2005 Classic in September 2006 and have found it to be reliable and most of all comfortable. The gas mileage stated 25 MPG in the city and I would say I am getting close to that, maybe a little less. The comfort factor and generous truck space made it a sale. Price was a big concern. I was able to get mine for $9,000 with about 29,000 on it. It drives like a new car. I agree with the review about the carpet being cut too small for the passenger compartment.

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  High miles, low operating cost - Good value - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By JC - September 25 - 8:30 pm

  Driving an average of 1200mi/wk, I require reliability and economy. Highway average always 30-38. This car starts every day, and I feel confident driving it daily w/o the distraction of issues. OEM tires (Eagles) are superb still with over 80k on them. Brakes are average. Body integrity above average, but with odd paint peel on rear bumper!? At 25k, sway bar bushing went. Recently (81k) I replaced fr wheel bearing (sealed unit, $375), struts ($325), and a few misc items. Now the rear power window doesnt work (hardly used!). Interior design is awkward and tight. Interior road noise level is bearly acceptable at highway speeds. Car tends to labor up hills, has acceptable acceleration otherwise. Handling is very good.

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  Best Car Ive Owned - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Bob - April 27 - 10:34 pm

  My 2005 Chevy Classic is an awesome car. It has the perfect combination of safety, comfort, reliability, and performance. Fuel economy is excellent for its size, which by the way, despite being a bigger car, has the same size fuel tank as my last car, a 2002 Cavalier. The Classics cost of ownership is quite low because it costs less to maintain and insure. It also makes a great family car because it is very roomy and comfortable, and can adjust to any size person. Although hard to find, I highly recommend the Classic to anyone.

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  Car Stinks - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Karrie - April 17 - 4:54 pm

  This car stinks! We have owned this car about 9 months and it has been a nightmare. It has been at the dealership for repairs about 13 times in 9 months. The intermediate shaft has been replaced or repaired 4 times. The gas mileage stinks. We are lucky to get 15-17 MPG. The calipers, rotors and pads had to be replaced at 10,000 miles. The sunvisor clip has broken several times. On trips the car is very comfortable and roomy but overall I would not reccommend it to anyone.