I was thinking about getting a Chevy Cavalier. I don't have a lot of money and I want a nice used car that's not going to break down a lot and give me good gas mileage
2007-03-20 23:17:08 · 9 answers · asked by AL IS ON VACATION AND HAS NO PIC 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
American cars are not the most reliable. I suggest you substitute that Cavalier for a Corolla, Tacoma, Civic, Accord or Camry
Japanese are definitely your best bet. Also great on gas. And yes gas should come into your mind when you see today's gas prices just over three bucks a gallon
2007-03-22 05:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 05:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by corbo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that reliable, American, and good on gas all belong in the same sentence. You might be better off replacing American with Japanese, but then you will have to spend more money. I used to have a 1995 For Escort and it was cheap, good on gas, and reliable when compared to other American cars. I had it for 2 years and had to replace the tie rods twice, the radiator, and alternator. It never left me stranded anywhere which is more than I can say about other cars. Cavaliers tend to be a little weird. I have heard of some running to 200,000 miles with little problems, but I have known 3 people with them and they all fell apart with under 100,000 miles. A used Honda Civic would be your best bet and after 1998 or so they were made in America.
2007-03-20 23:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by Tim H 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I own a shop, and would say you have made a good choice. The Cavalier happens to do very well in that department. My nephew had one, and if it held up to him, then I would say it must be a good car. This boy could break a rock pile! He is hard on vehicles, and beats them to no end, so I would say any car that would stand up to his abuse, would last a long time for someone who took care of it.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!
2007-03-20 23:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try a Ford Focus, from 2003 after the recalls subsided.
The Ford Taurus (2000-current) you could pick up at a great price since their depreciation was hit hard since many went to rental fleets. And both 3.0L were reliable overall...also it's the cheapest insurance in it's segment because it was also the safest in crash testing in it's segment for it's time.
Saturn SL's were pretty reliable, although once you go over 100K miles, I've noticed some oil leakage here and there but overall they are reliable in comparison.
Hope this helps :-)
2007-03-21 04:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by A A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cavalier is not reliable.
The best you could get is the Geo Prizm(It has a toyota engine).
Or a mazda protege(has ford focus chassis). These are only part american but they are very reliable and cheap. Usually priced for around $2000 and get average of 35mpg.
2007-03-21 13:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by C7S 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How about a used Chevy Lumina?
Or how about a used BMW Z-4 which was made in N. Carolina.
2007-03-20 23:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Phillip S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like Saturn cars. Someone told me that Honda Accord is American car because it's made in the USA.
2007-03-20 23:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
geo prizm a 94 by toyota but has a chevy engine I had one and it lasted me 6yrs
2007-03-21 02:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋