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1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Base Coupe 2-door 2.2l on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:163137 Color: Green
Location:

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.2L 2190CC 134Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1G1JC124XTM132903 Year: 1996
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Cavalier
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 163,137
Exterior Color: Green
Number of Cylinders: 4
recently replaced alternator: aftermarket cd player
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This Chevy Cavalier is in fair condition and runs.  Could be a good weekend car for a student or high-schooler.  I've had this car since I was 16, so it hasn't changed hands at all in the last seven years.  Realistically, although I hope this car goes to a good home, I realize that sometimes Cavaliers are sought after for parts as well.  I'm selling the car because I'm moving across the country and won't need it anymore.  


The Kelly Blue Book value on a vehicle in this condition is $939.  Fair condition includes a couple minor issues this Cavalier has: there is a slow oil leak, but the vehicle has NOT been treated with coagulants (as we know some owners prefer not to use them) which may solve the issue.  The third brake light (the one in the middle) has a short in it, but this is not one of the brake lights that is legally required to function in order for the car to be driven (all the lights that are required to function work just fine).  The frame is rusted  (in addition to some cosmetic rust damage) and there are several dents.   We don't know if the car will pass emissions, as Indiana does not require us to do that.  The ignition has never failed to come on so far, but it sometimes requires two or three turns of the key.  In addition to the rust on the frame, there is some rust on the underbody as well.   The car is being sold as-is with no guarantees, but has been driven 100 miles from Indianapolis to St. Louis several times this year with no problems.   

All that having been said, the car runs and will get you from A to B.  

The car was purchased from Crown Auto Brokers in 2004.  I purchased it from that buyer in 2006.  
The radiator and radiator hoses were replaced with more durable metal parts in 2007.  
The alternator was replaced in 2011.  
The car passed a safety inspection in 2012, although the frame being rusted was noted.  

Again, I can confirm that the car runs - I just drove it today.  I really hope it goes to someone who will enjoy it as much as I did!  

Sincerely,
Caitlin (the owner)

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