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#1 of 4 Top milage. by pc8051 Feb 07, 2009 (2:06 pm)
Ok, I have owned 2 cavaliers in my time. I started with a 1992 cav with a 2.2L engine in 1994 with only 28,000 on it. Ran it till sept of 2000 when the head gasket finally gave up the ghost. Worst part, car still ran as good as the day I bought it when the gasket gave way. All the coolant would spill out the front. Only reason I decided to purchase a new one rather than fix the old was because of rust in the doors. Finally milage at the time. 335,000 kilometers. Now, I have a 2000 with a 2.2L engine. Bought brand new in Sept of 2000. Currently still running great. Original exhaust, engine, alternator, a/c. 5 speed manual. Everything still works. less than $1200 in repairs in the last 9 years of owning it. Current milage. 346,000 Kilometers...and still ticking. Who can beat me? Replies to this message: bev200 (Feb 14, 2009 4:32 pm)
#2 of 4 Re: Top milage. [pc8051] by bev200 Feb 14, 2009 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: pc8051 (Feb 07, 2009 2:06 pm) I had to do the conversion to miles and I think I have you beat. My 1998 cavalier has 234,614 miles on it. This car has been the best I have ever had. I did have the head gasket replaced with no garantee from the mechanic. That was about 3 years ago and the car runs and runs. Important to have the fuel filter changed when I have any power issues. I bought it used from a chevy dealer with about 32,000 miles on it. love this car
#3 of 4 2003 Cavalier with 200,000 plus miles?? by sarah06779 Mar 26, 2009 (8:37 pm)
I purchased a 2003 Chevy Cavalier today with 234,000 miles on it for $1,800.00. I bought the car because my last car (2000 Altima) died last week. I am desparate as I need to get to and from work reliably. Also, I only had $2,000 to spend.   I am worried about the high mileage ... actually a little stressed. I'm afraid of breaking down again.   I need advise from anyone who has owned one about the best ways to maintain it and/or how much longer it has to live.   I am comfortable with the dealer as he is a family member of a friend. The dealer bought a small fleet of these cars from a driving school.   I'd really appreciate any advise, thoughts, ideas.   Thanks.   Sarah Replies to this message: pc8051 (Mar 27, 2009 7:07 am)
#4 of 4 Re: 2003 Cavalier with 200,000 plus miles?? [sarah06779] by pc8051 Mar 27, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: sarah06779 (Mar 26, 2009 8:37 pm) Hi Sarah,   With any high milage car you are taking a risk in reliablility. I have a cavaliar that is about to turn the 350,00 km mark. I converted your milage into kilometers and you are sitting at the 374,000 mark.   The cavalier is a fairly reliable vehicle but maintaining it consistantly will increase its reliability. The biggiest concerns would be the head gasket for me. The 2.2 liter and 2.4 liter have been known to throw a head gasket. This can be catastrophic if it happens.   My suggestion. Yes, do the oil changes frequently. And keep an eye on the temp gauge. if you see it creeping up beyond normal this may be your indication that you have an impending gasket problem. At the very least you are losing coolant from some where and needs to be investigated immediately.   good luck.

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