Originally posted by {Kontofosho}:
It is still your fault for allowing her to get one.


My comment was about the POS they stuck in the CDW-27. Hell a lot of Ford automatics are plain junk. Period. At least it's not a late 80's to late 90's Chrysler product though.

As for the Cavalier...

The ATX in her Z24 is MUCH better then any of the MTX's they stuck in the J-bodies.

I know I've driven several MTX Z24's and was appalled at how poorly they shift and the vat of butter shifter motion.

I remember laughing at the salesman when during the test drive he was talking about how nicely the new 02 Z24 shifted. After I finished gut laughing I politely explained what a vague, sloppy, and slow shifting MTX it really was. We then bought another ATX 2.4L

The ATX is tough, quick shifting, and extremely efficient. Also it's just a small family commuter sedan. (BTW the ATX gets better mpg then the MTX does)


Yes the car's overall build quality is typical GM. (cheap plastic & squeaks)
The engine & tranny are bullet proof, efficient, and last forever. Plus normal maintenance is ultra cheap which is just what you want on a daily commuter. (Her 02 Z24 4dr has 70k on it)

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.