- 207,033
- 145 below average
- 2,500 fair
- Stilwell, OK
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- autoshopper.com
- 145 below average 207,033 gasoline red automatic
2003 chevrolet cavalier review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. For 2003, the cavalier gets a sporty new exterior and new safety features. It rides well on rough roads, damping road vibration. Cavalier ls models start at $15,480 and include power windows, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, and other convenience features most of us now take for granted. Ls sport models come with sport suspensions and special trim. They are trimmed and priced about the same (sedans are priced $150 higher) and their dimensions are essentially the same. The ecotec 2. 2-liter engine is used for all cavalier models. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all models. Should an airbag deploy, onstar automatically notifies the system's battery of operators over its wireless network and pinpoints the car's location using the global positioning system (gps) satellite network. Onstar operators will dispatch emergency crews if the driver does not respond to their calls. Onstar personal calling acts as a hand-free cellular telephone using the verizon wireless system. . walkaroundchevy cavalier gets a fresh new look for 2003. The front and rear of the car are new, with a redesigned hood, fascia, headlamps and grille, and a new rear fascia and tail lamps. The ls sport model also has new rocker moldings and integrated fog lamps. Chrome aluminum wheels, body-color door handles, body-color exterior mirrors are available on selected models. The front end displays chevy's new gold bowtie emblem, featured on the newest 2003 and 2004 models in the chevrolet lineup. Some wild colors are available, including yellow (for coupes), red, white, and blue. cavalier is an attractive car with flowing lines, rounded fenders and a low-to-the-road attitude. Relatively slender a-pillars and c-pillars enhance driver visibility and contribute to the light, airy feel of the upper body. Dual side mirrors are tucked nicely into the a-pillar. Fashion and styling trends quickly date compact cars and cavalier was beginning to appear dated, but this year's facelift provides some flash. coupes look sportier than the sedans. Ls sport models stand out with body-color door handles and mirrors, sport front and rear fascia, integrated fog lamps, lower rocker moldings, a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust outlet, and 16-inch chromed aluminum wheels with performance tires. . interiorchevrolet cavalier has a nice interior design and the interior materials appear to be of decent quality. A hood over the instruments sweeps organically over to the passenger side giving it a contemporary appearance. Power window switches are located on the center console, however, harder to find and more awkward to operate than when they're on the door. Sedan models have a little more headroom and shoulder room in front than the coupes, but legroom is identical. Five cup holders are provided. the back seat is surprisingly roomy in the sedan. There's decent rear headroom, albeit a bit restricted on the outboard side. The rear seat folds down and is split 60/40 for added versatility. Ls sport coupes get an easy-entry front passenger seat, improving access to the back. Gm's latch system (lower anchor and tethers for children) allows installation of compatible child-safety seats without using the seatbelt. xm satellite radio is a nice option as there's no need to change from favored music stations (many commercial-free) when traveling. Much of this response is a result of the cavalier's torque, that force that propels the car away from intersections and up hills. The ecotec delivers 150 foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm. It's relatively flat in the corners, with little body lean. Power steering is light and responsive: cavalier quickly turns in for corners. Ride and handling have been improved for 2003 by stiffening the structure of the car, and re-tuning the suspension for a sportier, more controlled ride. the chassis did feel more rigid, more secure when driving quickly down a rough back roads in a 2003 ls sport sedan. The revised suspension dampened road vibration reasonably well. Hitting a series of bumps didn't generate the aftershocks ('bah-lah-lah') associated with older domestic compact cars. The tires, even the performance tires on the ls sport sedan, seemed to lack grip when the car was driven hard. Handling was predictable, however. Accelerating hard from a standstill while making a turn generated some torque steer, that tugging sensation of the steering wheel that's often part of powerful, front-wheel-drive cars, but it was easy to control. the brake pedal feels nice and firm and the brakes are responsive. Cavalier uses disc brakes in front, drum brakes in the rear, instead of the preferred and more expensive rear disc brakes. Anti-lock brakes (abs) come standard on ls models. Slam on the brakes and the abs steps in, bringing the cavalier to an undramatic stop. Abs can be a real ally in an emergency maneuver because it allows the driver to steer the car in a panic braking situation. Just remember to keep hard pedal pressure on the brakes and don't forget to steer. . summarychevrolet cavalier is markedly improved for 2003. Handling is sportier and more controlled. Ride quality is smoother and the car feels more solid than last year's model. model lineupcoupe 14,030); coupe ls 15,480); coupe ls sport 16,730); sedan 14,180); sedan ls 15,630); sedan ls sport 16,880). assembled inlordstown, ohio. options as testedside-impact airbags 350); 6-speaker enhanced sound system 100); xm satellite radio 325); onstar safe & sound package 695). model testedchevrolet cavalier ls sport sedan 16,880). Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Sound Package✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Aluminum Wheels
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