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Chevrolet Cavalier High Mileage
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?
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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
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.
I have a 1996 2500 chevy pickup I bought it new, now it has 450000 miles. I have had only had minor engine work , transmission is perfect (never had any problems of any kind), rarly changed the oil, burn cheap gas, and I have a lead foot. I have gone through 4 alternators, several belts, 1 water pump and a few batteries. It will still pull a fully loaded horse trailer all day with plenty of power, No rust, the paint has not faded. It out pulls and runs better then most with one quarter of its milage. I drive it every day. So what do you think???
I think that this is a Cavalier forum so your Chevy truck does not qualify
with approx 189,xxxk Miles witch is 304,166 in KM, I paid $850 for it, he posted it on craigslist for $1700 originally , but lowered the price for me, as I was in dire need of a car, and he had too many to keep insured, I had a mechanic go with me, he test drove it, ran excellent, it is a 5 speed manual.
2.2L SFI, sounds great, idles great, runs perfectly, and gets great gas mileage there is nothing wrong with this car, body is in perfect condition, and was well maintained, how many miles do you think I could get out of this car, if I keep up on the good maintenance on it?
I just recently had a '89 Acura Legend 2.7L V6 with 300k Miles
and it lasted me for about 6 months, but it was a bad deal from the start
[(I know it's a old thread/topic, still curious)]
Thanks,All Responces.
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