1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"The 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier receives mixed reviews from drivers. Many appreciated its reliability, good fuel economy, and ease of maintenance. Owners noted that it's a fun car to drive, particularly the manual versions. However, some drivers were less impressed with its build quality and performance, mentioning issues such as weak acceleration and interior rattles. Overall, the Cavalier is seen as a practical option for those seeking an economical and straightforward car."
My favorite feature of the 2 door Chevy Cavalier is the way the door and top structure are built. My daughter totaled my Cavalier almost 15 years ago in a multiple roll over accident and had no injuries. Ive been to salvage yards and am always amazed how Cavaliers have always held up in major accidents. I would trust my family in a Chevy Cavalier any time!!!!
October 25, 2021Own this sporty coupe almost 16 years and counting...without much of maintenance. The odometer is now around 125,000 mile. The 3rd year of ownership had the original fuel pump replaced at a dealer and was told it's a common problem (it sometimes cause idle problem). The new model fuel pump was put in place of the original one and lasts until now. Gas mileage is rather good until these days for OHV engine without variable valve timing assisted. The bottom line is...this car is reliable and dependable (once the common known problem was corrected), good road holding (better than I thought it would be) especially in heavy rain. In a windy day the car is impressively stable. Acceleration is quite impressive in spite of being shy of horsepower (with relatively high torque for the normal engine) and still get good gas mileage. The other thing is the body painting is good quality and still shinny (bright red).
August 5, 2013Hey guys. So, the Cavalier was a good car to me. The acceleration was more than I thought there would be, the brakes were sufficient. It was a very fun car to drive, but maybe that's because there was times when I would cram 9 or more people in there. Lol. Although it was a small car, the leg room in the back wasn't too bad. I only had it for roughly three months but that was only because there was a oil leak and it ran out of oil and seized the motor. Otherwise, I believe I would've had that car for years to come.Gas mileage was very nice considering the miles it had on it, and the repairs were minimal at most. Chevy's are meant to last and this one was no exception: with over 135,000 miles on it and it was still chuggin along, there would be no doubt that if you got the chance to get one, DO IT!! Very awesome economy car!!
April 9, 2010What owners say
My favorite feature of the 2 door Chevy Cavalier is the way the door and top structure are built. My daughter totaled my Cavalier almost 15 years ago in a multiple roll over accident and had no injuries. Ive been to salvage yards and am always amazed how Cavaliers have always held up in major accidents. I would trust my family in a Chevy Cavalier any time!!!!
October 25, 2021Own this sporty coupe almost 16 years and counting...without much of maintenance. The odometer is now around 125,000 mile. The 3rd year of ownership had the original fuel pump replaced at a dealer and was told it's a common problem (it sometimes cause idle problem). The new model fuel pump was put in place of the original one and lasts until now. Gas mileage is rather good until these days for OHV engine without variable valve timing assisted. The bottom line is...this car is reliable and dependable (once the common known problem was corrected), good road holding (better than I thought it would be) especially in heavy rain. In a windy day the car is impressively stable. Acceleration is quite impressive in spite of being shy of horsepower (with relatively high torque for the normal engine) and still get good gas mileage. The other thing is the body painting is good quality and still shinny (bright red).
August 5, 2013Hey guys. So, the Cavalier was a good car to me. The acceleration was more than I thought there would be, the brakes were sufficient. It was a very fun car to drive, but maybe that's because there was times when I would cram 9 or more people in there. Lol. Although it was a small car, the leg room in the back wasn't too bad. I only had it for roughly three months but that was only because there was a oil leak and it ran out of oil and seized the motor. Otherwise, I believe I would've had that car for years to come.Gas mileage was very nice considering the miles it had on it, and the repairs were minimal at most. Chevy's are meant to last and this one was no exception: with over 135,000 miles on it and it was still chuggin along, there would be no doubt that if you got the chance to get one, DO IT!! Very awesome economy car!!
April 9, 2010The Cavalier is a great little car, it gets me where I need to go and doesn't complain. It has decent power for a four cylinder gas engine, also decent on gas (depending on conditions). Over all it is a great car and I recommend it to anyone who is looking to get around in an affordable way.
July 2, 2013it does have ok acceleration but it needs more. there is a couple blemishes that need to be done to the body but overall its nice. the exterior styling is good, wish i had a spoiler tho. gas mileage could be a little better but i cant complain about 24mpg, maintenance is no issue. the car is a lot of fun to drive.
November 17, 2009Very easy on gas!!! You can fill the tank and it'll last you a week! =) Very clean, and simple yet very efficient. It's very easy to add performance to the engine and to find parts for. The car is very fun to drive and easy to maneuver. You'll love it from day one!
August 1, 2008Well lately its been a jerk on gas, but that could be the AEM CAI I installed after X-mas. I just put a set of 17" Enkei RS-Vs with Falken tires on a month ago and they're great!! And they look a million time better than the stock 15s!
March 25, 2008Decent car. No rust. definitely a plus for living in NewYork I love how is sounds (Not like a ricer) deep loud growl. and it's standard. That is a big deal for me. :) I love it Being able to control the rpms how I want.
August 26, 2010Great engine, looks good lowered with or without body kits. big doors, reliable, my mom bought it for me :) cheap, fun to drive hard, I havent changed the rear brakes in 6 plus years. Always starts, fully loaded, power everything.
January 15, 2010Performance: alright acceleration, bad braking, alright handling. Build: back bumper is IR plastic;alright, I guess. Appearance: White with 2mm navy blue pinstripe, chipped back bumper, interior is shabby and smells. Cost:Gas is alright, needs new brakes often. Fun: Not really. NOTE:: This is NOT my car.
December 17, 2008
