My mother had an 87 Cavalier. Biggest piece of rust bucket s#it I ever saw. It had major problems. I've driven a few new Cavaliers. They seem very cheaply made too.
Neon, kinda ugly, but peppy little cars. I've driven a few of these also. They are not the best built either. They have thier share of problems.
Focus, just plain hurts the eyes to look at 'em.
Sunfires seem ok. No direct experience to compare.
Grand Am, I had a 94 SE before the 96GT. I drove it for almost 5 years, and the only thing I ever had to replace or buy for it was an alternator. It had the V6 and was very strong for a family car. I could nail it at 80, and it would throw you back pretty good. Quick off the line too. It definitely held its own. It was also well buit. In that 4 1/2 years, I put about 80,000 miles on it. It had about 116,000 when I traded it in on the Mustang, and was still a great car. It was our only transportation for awhile, and we have three kids. I would recommend it over any of the other cars. But do not get the 4-banger!
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T-Bones 1997 Cobra
Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.10's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Flowmasters, s/f connectors, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.
