I was under the impression that the 2.3-liter I-4 was replaced with the 2.4-liter in 1996. Is this true? Was it possible for '96 Cavalier Z24's to have the 2.3-liter?

i didn't think so but i am not for sure.

Yes, it's true. No, its not possible.

they had a 2.3 motor?
learn something new every day I guess

95 = 2.3 Quad 4
96 = 2.4 Twin Cam

Twin Cam is basically the same as a Quad 4, they changed the name for some reason.

95 = 2.3 Quad 4
96 = 2.4 Twin Cam

Twin Cam is basically the same as a Quad 4, they changed the name for some reason.

ah, so its just an extra 100 CI? so like bored out more?

It is true,the 2.3 was replace with the 2.4 in 1996.There is one thing not to do on a 1996 and up Quad 4.Do not turn it backwards!Turn the crankshaft bolt as you are tighting it it up.If you turn it backwards,it will bend the valves that way.

Thanks guys. I was pretty sure that I was right. But whoever posted the ad with this car was an idiot. Lots of errors!
Anyways, the car was sold for $3500 canadian. It had 197,000 kms on it which I this is a little much.

Thanks guys. I was pretty sure that I was right. But whoever posted the ad with this car was an idiot. Lots of errors!
Anyways, the car was sold for $3500 canadian. It had 197,000 kms on it which I this is a little much.

yeah if it was a 96 and it had that much km yeah it was a bit overpriced.. hopfully it was well taken care of and in mint shape.