November 17, 2009
1999 Cavalier a good first car?
Jessica asked:
My brother is willing to sell me his 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier for $1,000. I know that he has banged it up a little since he bought it a coupe years ago for $1,500 from our cousin. He has wrecked the bumper, and messed something up with the engine, but he has fixed both. I know absolutely nothing about cars and I don’t want to get screwed over buying my first one. Will this be a good car for a 16 year old girl who is okay-ish at driving?
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My brother is willing to sell me his 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier for $1,000. I know that he has banged it up a little since he bought it a coupe years ago for $1,500 from our cousin. He has wrecked the bumper, and messed something up with the engine, but he has fixed both. I know absolutely nothing about cars and I don’t want to get screwed over buying my first one. Will this be a good car for a 16 year old girl who is okay-ish at driving?
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12:01 am
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Cavaliers are junk.
9:43 am
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mine was a 92 cavalier for 900!
8:36 pm
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You'd be more satisfied with sticking hot pokers in your eye than owning any Cavalier.
1:38 am
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They aren't terrible cars but they do tend to have exhaust problems more than other cars. You do have to start somewhere tho!!
7:15 am
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NO they are junk…. I have had three and they all had problems even the newer ones
7:14 pm
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I had a 99 cavalier for my first car, and it was perfect for me. I payed $1500 for mine and got a good 2 years out of it, until I sold it for $1000 to upgrade.
1:05 am
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Just have the car inspected by a mechanic. This will ensure that the car is mechanically sound and no problems exist. My aunt owned a 1994 cavalier. she drove it off the lot in 94. 15 years later it still runs strong. I am thinking about getting one of these when i turn 16. thats only 6months. Just drive safe and wear your seatbelt.
2:04 am
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As others have said…these cars are junk…but you have to start somewhere.
7:57 am
Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling
The 1999 Chevy Cavalier is not a great car. If you can afford an import,it might be worth waiting. Carplaints.com lists on a scale of 1-10 problems with the car as: Heating and A/C a 9 out of 10, then Engine-a 6 out of 10 and finally, electrical-a 3 out of 10. Sound like you might get engine problems and most probably A/C problems. If you can't afford more and can't ask for a loan from your parents, then $1000.00 isn't a lot for a car. But if you can wait and look for a better deal I'd recommend it.
5:36 am
Atlanta Wrecked Car Selling
You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carinsurance.yoll.net