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From: steve@polyof.UUCP (A2 Steve Weiss)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: cavalier query
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Date: Sun, 19-Jan-86 19:39:49 EST
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Posted: Sun Jan 19 19:39:49 1986
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> This seems to be the week for requesting info on new cars. I too am
> in the market for a new car. The front runner at this time seems to
> be the Chevy Cavalier. So, I thought I would ask the folks out their
> for their experiences with this car, good and/or bad. Any options you
> would suggest to get or avoid. Is the five speed worth the extra money?
> Hope to hear your experiences soon. Thanks.
> 
> 					Rich Piner
> 					piner@pur-phy.UUCP

	I bought an 85 Skyhawk (the buick equivalent).  So far i am
not sorry i bought it.  I got the optional 1.8 OHC engine with EFI.
It puts out 84 HP i believe just enough for the car to get out of its
way except when the AC is on. With the AC on, you notice a difference
but the acceleration is still reasonable. (I have an automatic) Although
when it is 90 degrees out, i can live with the lesser acceleration.
So far i have put 19k miles on the car and have not had any mechanical
problems.  Although, i do have some complaints...
	1) When it is cold out, the front bushings sqauwk.  The volume
	and sensitivity is proportional to how cold it is out. Also, the
	problem seems to lessen when the bushings get warm after a few
	miles.  I had the bushings replaced and the problem is still
	present.
	2) The car is loud. so far i have the muffler replaced once and
	the car seems to be getting loud again. (if you get the extended
	warrenty, the muffler is covered).
	3) the breaks squeal. when i first got the car, the breaks had
	to be adjusted and that fixed them.  this is supposively on all
	the J-cars (they tend to need to have the breaks readjusted from
	time to time).
other then that, nothing major.  overall the car seems to be holding up
nicely.  mechanically, there is nothing wrong (except for the above)
and cosmetically, it is doing just fine.  I waxed the car a few times
and run i through the car wash when it gets dirty or after the snow
has dissapeared after it snows and the car has no signs of rust.
also, i did not get the rust proofing.  BTW, i bought the buick over
the pontiac and chevy since they gave the best price.  Also, we had two
chevies (citation and monza) and had nothing but troubles.

					steve