Don't think the DnL guide recommends any car I've ever had LOL.I trust the replies an here more than the winker at DnL. Apparently, the Nissan Largo I've had for 9 years and done 250,000 Kms in should never have lasted more than a week. To be honest, the only really BAD car I ever had was a Subaru. But I guess I'll never know about the Cavalier, 'cos I don't think I'll be buying it. Thanks for all the useful and not so useful advice.
extrayda,
Jan 2, 10:02am
Cefiro for sure.Mines now done 180,000ks (90,000 done by me). Very little has gone wrong, and it's a smooth and comfortable car to drive (mines the 2.5).Hopefully all of these electical problems endangus is wishing upon it don't eventuate ! My sister has one at 280,000 which hasn't had any major issues - although it DID have some problem with one of the coil packs !
arrithedog,
Jan 3, 9:22am
Thank you all. Bought the '98 Cef 2ltr. Which seemed like the best option. Although I haven't actually seen it yet.
tigra,
Jan 4, 1:35am
Cavaliers are +1
arrithedog,
Dec 30, 10:44pm
Which would you pick! same year/condition/K's and price. Even virtually same engine size (2.5 ltr).
bmwnz,
Dec 30, 10:46pm
I'd pick anything, yes even a Multipla, over a Cavalier. ymmv.
cuda.340,
Dec 30, 10:55pm
Cefiro. just back from our holiday in a 95 2.5 V6 cef, 675kms @ $100 for gas & the car was 4 up with adults on winding northland roads. great cruiser with good ecconomy.
stevexc,
Dec 30, 11:02pm
Cefiro.Friend of mine has had one for many years with no major problems.
gadgit3,
Dec 30, 11:07pm
this ones a no brainer. Cefiro is a far better car
edangus,
Dec 30, 11:09pm
Neither, both are problematic vehicles, the Cavalier is definately the worse of the two though.
You would be better off driving an 80s Telstar / 626
mugenb20b,
Dec 30, 11:10pm
You're kidding, right!
arrithedog,
Dec 30, 11:11pm
That's interesting. I've had a Cefiro before, drove it for 60-70,000 Km's without any issues. But never had a Cavalier - which is why I asked.
mugenb20b,
Dec 30, 11:13pm
The Cavalier is not made by Toyota.
dunedin_moto,
Dec 30, 11:14pm
Cefiro
bitchwitattitud,
Dec 30, 11:37pm
Chrysler Neon :)
theram1,
Dec 30, 11:42pm
Chevrolet Cavalier with a Toyota badge glued on it. Lacks the Toyota reliability.
fiatracer,
Dec 30, 11:51pm
The cefiro is an OK car. the cavalier falls well below that.
chebry,
Dec 30, 11:59pm
The Cefiro is junk now the Cavalier was junk new
a.woodrow,
Dec 30, 11:59pm
Cefiros problematic! Have to disagree
arrithedog,
Dec 31, 1:35am
Don't know anybody who ever had a problem with a Cefiro. I'm talking late 90's/early 2000's, not the old RWD ones. But I'm asking because I'm tossing up between the 2 cars I asked about and I'm not familiar with the Cavalier. It will be a spare car, used about 4 or 5 times a year when we visit son to save hiring one or driving there and back.
edangus,
Dec 31, 1:39am
Well yes and no, if ya going to drive a POS it may as well be a nostalgic one
meathead_timaru,
Dec 31, 1:40am
Cavalier. You can't go wrong with anything with a Toyota badge on it. Right!
edangus,
Dec 31, 1:40am
Thats OK, I have only had electrical issues with them, other than that they are fine.
fiatracer,
Dec 31, 1:45am
You can't really trust the cavalier to operate 4 or 5 times a year.
arrithedog,
Dec 31, 1:54am
Thanks. Most useful so far. I guess I already had an idea what would turn out. But to comment on one of the posts in the other thread, yes it is a 2000 model, Low K's, and under 2 grand.
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