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Chev Cav 2000, aka, LEMON
Pavel, 11/19/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
My 2000 Chev Cavalier gave me problems right from the first 15,000 miles. In that time I had replaced all 4 Goodyear Tires..they all developed holes in the sidewall...my fault even though it had not happened to me in my 20 yrs of auto ownership. Goodyear would not prorate any tires. At 40K, the radio went out. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty, but I had to fight w/Robert Levis Chev in Slidell, La to get it fixed. While fixing the radio, they damaged the digital oddometer (they wouldn't admit it!). After this incident, I've had to repair the fuel pump, battery and alternator, and other stuff I'm forgetting. I'm buying a new car, thank God.
i drove it for 17 years
Tall Girl, 08/18/2015
updated 02/18/2020
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
2/17/2020 Sold the car in 2017. They fixed a few things but never found the short. They recently sold the car with over 200,000 miles on it. Engine/trans still going strong. 8/15/2016 update - STILL GOING STRONG W/173,489 miles. I bought mine brand new in 2000. It is bright red with tan cloth interior. It is the base car with no power anything except brakes & steering. Exactly what I wanted! 3 speed automatic transmission and a 2.2L 4 cyl engine. Plenty of pep when it was new, a cold a/c, a hot heater, and no blind spots to speak of. I was in love with my car. For the first 10 years the only thing I did to it besides oil changes was a few recalls under warranty, and new brake pads/shoes. At 11 years I bought new tires, a battery, and had a tune up done. At 12 years the a/c compressor had to be replaced and it cost $600 at a mechanics shop, then little things here and there. The rear defrost went out at 127,000 miles - but I live in Alabama, so I never replaced it. At 140,000 miles I had my original serpentine belt and hoses replaced and an inline fuel filter put on. It has never run hot, and I have never let it get below 1/4 of a tank. It doesn't use or leak oil, it shifts like it has a shift kit in it and has since brand new. 16 years later it still runs good. At 167,840 miles It received its 3rd battery. 17 years into owning it, and 178,xxx miles, it developed a short. Mechanics could not find the shortso i had to replace a battery, then another battery, then another battery. I sold my little car. It was very hard to do, but the people who bought it are getting it back on the road as soon as they can. I will see it again I'm sure.
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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- Base SedanMSRP: $3,981204 mi away
- Base CoupeMSRP: $9002,434 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: N/A660 mi away
Fun little car
outdoorsy24, 07/09/2012
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Coupe
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I had this in highschool. It was fun, looked cool for the year, got great gas mileage, and never gave me any issues.
So what if it aint a 'Vette?
John W, 05/19/2003
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a fun little car to drive and own. It isn't refined like a Jaguar. It isn't a performance car like a Corvette. For the money, it makes no pretense about what it is; simply an enjoyable ride about town with the top down. Besides, if you want all those fancy features, open your wallet up a bit more and quit whining.
Chevy Z24 Convertible
Marcella Carothers, 04/19/2006
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new. It has always been very reliable. It is a sharp looking car with white striping and tinted windows. It is a lot of fun to drive and I always have envious compliments wherever I go. I have had several new cars in my life and this is the one I liked the most.