looking for a cavi

[s10lowrider27]

ok so im gonna get a cavy, as soon as the S-dime sells. anyways, i was just wondering what i should look for when purchasing one. is there anything to look out for that the cavi is known for or anything like that. im looking in the 95-99 range. also does anyone know the specs, like hp, tourqe, gas milage, things like that? thanks, all help is appreciated! and whats a good price range for that cavi model?

[chuckeieio]

Originally Posted by s10lowrider27

ok so im gonna get a cavy, as soon as the S-dime sells. anyways, i was just wondering what i should look for when purchasing one. is there anything to look out for that the cavi is known for or anything like that. im looking in the 95-99 range. also does anyone know the specs, like hp, tourqe, gas milage, things like that? thanks, all help is appreciated! and whats a good price range for that cavi model?

Start by looking for a cavy with a 2.4L engine. They are practically bulletproof. all cavys in those years have rear and front strut issues. In the front you sometimes get clunking while performing low speed turns caused by the upper strut mount bearings, and the rear struts clunk over very small bumps but not big ones. I have a 2000 z24 2.4L and have only these problems, which i have seen on almost all of them. Some are lucky and have none. They are cheap and fuel efficient cars. Good luck my friend!

[Dave Webber]

you talk about the upper strut mount bearings and clunking, is this the same sound you hear when you almost come to a stop?

[wafrederick]

The 2.4 is expensive to fix,look for one with a 2.2.The 2.2 is cheaper to fix.I know what not to do to a 2.4,DO NOT TURN THE CRANKSHAFT BACKWARDS!If this happens,bends the valves and the cylinder head has to come off.

[cousincletus]

Personally I like the 2.2 OHV engine better. It's easier to work on and dependable. Cavaliers are overall very good cars for the price you pay.

[s10lowrider27]

thanks for all of the help guys, now i need some specs on like Gas milage, HP, tourqe, that kind of stuff.

[airwave_assassin]

i have a 2.2L 97 cavy, and it gets around 28 mpg just really depends how old the oil is and stuff. i think that it has 120 hp. and i bought it last year for 3400 with tax title and license included in there. (i'm sure i over paide but according to the blue book at that time i got it about 3 or 4hundred off so i wasnt dissappointed)

[-Jayson-]

lol the 2.2L is not better than the 2.4L in anyway, except maybe gas mileage. If you like replacing head gaskets and getting the head milled, then go buy a 2.2L. Trust me i have owned both engines, and i will tell you from experience, the 2.4L is the better of the 2.