1997 Chevy Cavalier INTERESTED IN BUYING A CAR

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Hello! I am currently looking into buying a used car. I found a Chevy Cavalier Convertible that ios a 97' with 108,000 miles on it. The car itself is in really good condition and everything seems to be fine under the hood. It has a couple scratches and dents, but nothing major. The guy wants 2500 dollars for it. I was wondering if there are any major costly problems that I might run into after buying it that are common becuase of the high mileage. Also, is it worth the price that he wants? I just want this car for about a year or so to get me through school. I don't drive that far, really just around my neighborhood maybr the furthest 40 or so miles if that. I am just nervous becuase of the mileage, and wanted to know if chevy's were reliable with such a high mileage? I wouls greatly appreciate your input on the situation. Thank you SO SO MUCH!
Apr 24, 2008 at 11:42 PM
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Couple thoughts.

Take it into your regular shop to have them look it over. There will be repairs...there will always be repairs, budget 10 to 15 cents a mile for what you drive and you'll have money to fix it when need be.

Check www.kbb.com for used car values under private seller.

Open and close the roof a few times, check the varous controls to make sure things work such as A/C

The had a computer problem for moisture getting into it in the areas where salt is used on roadways. Have seen some headgasket issues.

I wouldn't let 108,000 miles bother me.
Apr 25, 2008 at 5:28 AM