1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
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by Anonymous
Oct 21, 2014
The only thing i didn't like about this car was the condition it was given to me in with all the rust and issues with the battery other than that its a damn fine machine,thats cheap on gas. Its also a standard which i herd is rare for its kind so i kind of lucked out there.Oct 21, 2014
by Teri R
Mar 15, 2013
Honestly, I didn't even want it, but it was a car. It grew on me and it wasn't that bad. It was a pretty fun and spunky little four banger.Until the brakes decided to fail on us. Maybe someone was trying to kill us! :OMar 15, 2013
by Anonymous
Mar 01, 2013
I bought this car to drive to work, 90 miles a day. It's good on gas for a 6 cylinder and is fun to drive with the top down. It get a few looks on the highway, for being such an old car. I LOVE this little beast.Mar 01, 2013
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by Anonymous
Oct 21, 2014
The only thing i didn't like about this car was the condition it was given to me in with all the rust and issues with the battery other than that its a damn fine machine,thats cheap on gas. Its also a standard which i herd is rare for its kind so i kind of lucked out there.Oct 21, 2014
by Teri R
Mar 15, 2013
Honestly, I didn't even want it, but it was a car. It grew on me and it wasn't that bad. It was a pretty fun and spunky little four banger.Until the brakes decided to fail on us. Maybe someone was trying to kill us! :OMar 15, 2013
by Anonymous
Mar 01, 2013
I bought this car to drive to work, 90 miles a day. It's good on gas for a 6 cylinder and is fun to drive with the top down. It get a few looks on the highway, for being such an old car. I LOVE this little beast.Mar 01, 2013
by Anonymous
Jul 20, 2012
I will be getting this car in a couple weeks and would like to learn everything necessary to maintain it properly and make the interior and exterior look nicer. I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions if at all possible as I have not much knowledge of the cavalier. Thanks! :)Jul 20, 2012
by Anonymous
Jun 23, 2012
This car is good for a starter car, because it was cheap as in inexpensive to acquire. It was also fairly inexpensive to maintain, as there were a lot of similar cars on the road to provide cheap parts. However, its also cheap as in poorly made. The trim is very plastic-y and its not a car for looks. If cost was your only measure, this is the car for youJun 23, 2012
by Rick W
Jan 04, 2011
I had so much fun in this car, from Winnipeg to Peace River and back again several trips. It took me from North Dakota to the Northwest Territories, so many memories. If they still made this body style I would buy another, but alas, Chevy decided to make a lesser crappier version just after I bought this one. The cavalier is no more, but Chevrolet lives on thanks to government bailouts!Jan 04, 2011
by Nick C
Aug 19, 2010
its a car that runs it was cheap and its a car i can work on dats all i can say rite now mabe i can give better detail wen i start working on it to make it bettter. other dan that its a basic cheap carAug 19, 2010
by Justen W
Jun 01, 2010
the car has been a good car for me in the 2 years i have own it. the performence isn't the best but its not the worse. the car is fun to drive and handles ok. it sucks in snow however. the car has probelms with the starter. i 've put to in since i bought it. repairs are cheap and easy. oil changes are harder to do then some other repairs. the car looks better then the 95 round body style. the mpg are around 25.Jun 01, 2010
by Octane M
May 21, 2010
I bought this car in 1997 and drove it for less than a month due to driving it off the road on the north side of cedar lake in minnesota. It was totalled. The time I did have to drive it was very pleasant. it had the big V6 and really had some get up. It was fun to drive and reliable. It had not a single flaw in the paint or the top. However, when i crashed it.... the seatbelt failed and I put my head through the windshield.May 21, 2010
by Chris S
May 11, 2010
nice car rare 5 speed easy on the eyes design lots of cavaliers in the junkyard so parts are easy to find and relatively fun to drive just wish there were more after market parts available especially for performance enhancementMay 11, 2010
by Robb O
Nov 05, 2009
Reliable, but falls apart... Like any car of the early 90's lol.
- Performance - 2.2 inline 4, 110 WHP/ 130lb torque, 4wh. ABS, back drums. Pretty good handling for a compact car, but not completely autobahn/landstrasse worthy.
- Build Quality - Needed no major repairs, just tires, typical electrical system (Alternator, Battery, etc.) Plugs, Wires, Brakes, Oil and oil/air filters.
- Appearance - Looks okay for a sporty, yet economical 90's 4-cyl car. Comfortable, yet practical interior. Exterior with black trimming looks pretty crappy. Tears off, or breaks off. Otherwise coloring and detailing is pretty reasonable.
- Cost of Ownership - The car gets an average of 33 mpg, being that it's a 5 speed. On longer trips, I've calculated an average of 38.7 MPG on HIGHWAY. In TOWN, I get about 28/29 MPG. Maintenence is relatively cheap, whether needing new, rebuilt, or refurbished parts. Junk yards are pretty cavalier-friendly. Parts for these cars are found almost in any Autoparts store. Otherwise, in the next few years, they'll be going out of stock!!
This car is pretty fun to drive, whether hot roddin' it up (purrs when dormant, roars when anxious..) or just cruisin' around the block. I'd definitely buy another Cavalier... or their replacement, the COBALT. :)Nov 05, 2009
by Herminio G
Oct 03, 2009
* Performance - acceleration, braking, handling
* Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles
* Appearance - both interior and exterior styling
* Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance
* Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive?k jn j j jj j j j
Oct 03, 2009
by Eric W
Sep 17, 2009
awesome car for its age, couldn't be happier with it, unless i added a few additions which is what im doing to my civic. but overall engine is good, powerful, tansmission works good, you can def feel the Z24 powerSep 17, 2009
by Anonymous
Aug 19, 2009
I absolutely LOVE my Z24. It's getting old and I need to get a new paint job. But mechanically it's PRIMO. In 17 years, I've only had to replace: 1 cotter pin, 1 alternator. Car does not like to go slow! It runs best at 60-80 MPH, so I have to watch out when the limit is below 60. I don't have a lead foot, but the least little pressure makes this boy wanna fly! Handles great. Styling is awesome. Looks like a flying wedge.Aug 19, 2009
by Stephanie L
Jul 20, 2009
Car has been sitting a while and needs some work I still love it though! Had a 3.4 swap and im waiting to drive it. This will be my fun car for when I need to get away from the kids lolJul 20, 2009
by BJ M
Jun 22, 2009
This is our 1993 Cavalier it's been a good little car it's not in bad shape and it is great for winter driving! but it will go soon as are new car is just about ready and it's alot nicer looking then this one!Jun 22, 2009
by James M
May 05, 2009
Its a great daily driver, has enough balls to get up and go but still good on gas. It will own imports by the end of the summer. Yes it is a fun car to drive, and no you cannot touch it.May 05, 2009
by Joe C
Feb 21, 2009
First car in high school. No performace mods, as my dad owned it and we got rid of it before I would have bought it.
It was a 1993 Cavalier. It was underpowered, broke down at the smae mileage as every other early 90's Cavalier. Has had 3 head gaskets, but I would love to own another.
Had a custom wood arm rest that looked terrible, but was a fun learning experince.
Rust was almost every were.Feb 21, 2009
by Michael G
Sep 22, 2008
Come on:! It is a 15-year-old Chevy station wagon. And it is an automatic. It's slow, creaky, horrible stereo, needs brakes. At least gas mileage is decent. Fun? No. It's about as fun as making toast. Yet they want me to add eighteen words to this review when I have nothing else to say about it.Sep 22, 2008
by Carey H
Aug 03, 2008
What can i say it was a cavalier... it got u from point A to B and loudly since the muffler rusted right off so it was like driving with open headers... couldnt kill this car if i wanted to..drove it down to the local scrapyard.. Rest In PeaceAug 03, 2008
by Kimberly S
Aug 03, 2008
I love this car! I bought it in 1993 and drive it in the summer so it only has 55k miles - not bad for a 15 year old car. It is fun to drive and is actually good on gas mileage. The only difficult thing about this car is that when the top is up, it is hard to see out the back when you drive in reverse.Aug 03, 2008
by Michael M
Jun 28, 2008
great car overall loved it, very reliableJun 28, 2008
by Lorne R
Jun 17, 2008
It's a Cavalier. It's moderately better performing than a comparable civic, but not by far, and with far less build quality, and reliabilityJun 17, 2008
by Drake S
Jun 06, 2008
will be a good lookin car when im done but it would be nicer if there were more preformance parts for itJun 06, 2008
by Alan M
May 05, 2008
this car is great it has 180k on it and still runs strong. i get great gas mileage and decent performance out of itMay 05, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 19, 2008
I like the perfomance and style.I just need a good source for parts.Apr 19, 2008
by Anonymous
Apr 06, 2008
i have a 1993 cavalier rs convertible that i made into a z-24Apr 06, 2008
by Taylor B
Mar 07, 2008
its just fine powerfull good gas milage its like the one in the pic but not convertable and no spoiler and no ground effectsMar 07, 2008
by Stuart H
Feb 19, 2008
It's a carFeb 19, 2008
by Stuart H
Feb 14, 2008
How often do you find a 3.1 V6 in a small car. You can't beat the performace of this original factory sport compact. The only problem I had other than the frame rusting out was the heater vents in the dash kept falling out. Feb 14, 2008
by Sarah Elizabeth D
Feb 10, 2008
I got this car in mint condition, so it was like driving it brand new and for a first car as a new driver, it's excellent! Not alot of power, handled well, good size... not too eye appealing. Easy and cheap to fix.Feb 10, 2008
by Ben D
Feb 10, 2008
Got rid of itFeb 10, 2008
by Michelle H
Feb 08, 2008
This was the first car i ever learned or attempted to learn how to drive a standard.. nice lil car wish i could have bought oneFeb 08, 2008
by Mike J
Jan 15, 2008
Good, Reliable carJan 15, 2008
by John R
Jan 12, 2008
yep its deeceJan 12, 2008
by Lily H
Dec 22, 2007
My car is a z24 drop top with red pinstripes, white vinyl interior, and a glasspack muffler. Dec 22, 2007
by Anonymous
Jul 14, 2007
i bought it for $300 to drive to work in. the heat, AC, and radio works and i never have a problem starting it. i drive back and forth cross town for 2 weeks on a full tank. it looks like crap but it in great shape under the hood.Jul 14, 2007
by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2007
my little chevy cavalier is just wonderful... up until now it has never caused any problems... I need lots of information so that I can keep it going for at least another year...Jul 10, 2007
by Anonymous
Jun 14, 2007
Runs well , but i have a cooling problemJun 14, 2007
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1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Pricing
Original MSRP
$8,995 to $18,780Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Convertible roof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent