Scotty is the Chevy 122 a solid reliable engine?
which one? 1.8 OHV, 1.8 SOHC, 2.0 OHV, 2.0 SOHC, 2200 motor??
Also in which vehicle
the 2200 SFI in the Cavalier or S10 Trucks
For those wondering, it's an obsolete cast iron inline-4 OHV engine with 1.8 to 2.2L displacement.
Used in the 90's on low cost cars like the Cavalier/Sunfire and Beretta/Corsica/Lumina
I think you'll get the same answers you did on all your Cavalier topics.
ok, then i think i got my Answer, the reason i'm trying to find a reliable GM car is cuz my family is a GM family and there the type that would FLIP if i bought a ford or be Somewhat Sad if i bought a Toyota
well if you're old enough to drive, then you're old enough to be a man and buy whatever you want with YOUR money.
dude if i Bought a Ford My Grandparents would Hate It
you're right. You should probably spend your life doing what they want. Who would know better than them what's best for a young man in 2020. Especially when it comes to cars. 🙄
well no the point is i want a car that's reliable and a GM
and I want a fighter jet
really? GM doesn't make a reliable Compact Car?
what compact car? GM has axed all of them except the Malibu. They are getting out of the business of small cars because they suck at it.
then what's the Chevy Spark?
I don't know sounds electric
its there new Econobox Subcompact Cars
If we are talking about the second generation 122 engine, then yes they are reliable - specifically the 2.2 L LN2/L43 I4 in the Chevrolet S-10. See below at 2:54
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wWP3baxDt3w
so what's car wizard have to say on the EcoTec engine?
@1980scarlover
Youtube DOES have a search function
yes but i can't seem to find a video where he talks much about it
@1980sCarLover which generation Ecotec? Or rather which car (and years)? Can you narrow it down for me?
the ones they put in the Chevy Cavalier
@1980sCarLover which years of the Chevrolet Cavalier?
the 2000-2005
@1980sCarLover yes they are reliable esp. for 2000-2005. See below @2:40 from master mechanic The Car Wizard. I wouldn’t go past 20 years old for a car esp. for a daily driver as you will have issues and things like rubber, plastic, bushings, seals, etc may need replacing at that age.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aUe0x9s9nyE
ok thanks, i think ill get this 2004 Cavalier
@1980sCarLover be sure to have a trusted mechanic check it out before you buy. Also talk the seller down in price.
ok
You know what ... buy the Cavalier. Just buy it, and soon, so these posts can stop. You obviously can't get it off your mind. You're obsessed by it. I don't care if you can't drive yet. Park it in the driveway and look at it.Then we can finally stop answering your Cavalier questions. That will be my answer from now on. Please buy it.
The Chevy 122 was the best engine ever made.
Joe: great cars plz buy it
lol😂
hey now if theres another question its not gonna have to do with the Cavalier, and i forgot that thing had safety problems so just forget it
And next week you'll forget the last 10 Cavalier posts again. I'm counting on it.
no seriously I forgot the cavalier had a poor crash test because I got the government's crash test mixed up with the Highway Institute's crash test, so yea I mean it when I say I have 0 more questions about this car
Are you asking for your friend? 🙂
no just wondering how reliable of an engine it is becuase i saw a Chevy S10 2200 with one in it
I'm not sure but the cars they were in are 90s junky Chevys I wouldn't recommend any car with that engine.
The engine that came after was the GM Ecotec engine made by Opel and those were HORRIBLE.
I assume this is specific to the Cavalier?
No cars engine from the 90s would be reliable in todays world as a daily driver unless you put some good money into it.
I thought we had gone through all this with OP?
Yes but I'll keep on answering...
When you get your car be sure to post pictures of it under the Member Rides sticky. You must be very close now.
will do i plan on this one https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1316942085335671/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search
The Chevy Spark is a four seater SUBcompact, and consumer report's described it as "a punishing bare bones penalty box" and they don't make any small cars anymore because they suck at making them.
Plus the Chevy Spark uses a Nissan CVT with a lackluster engine.
As you (might) know Mod Man worked at GM and he can attest to the above description.
I would say it is the perfect object to throw in the fireplace, but burning trash is bad for the environment.
however if its a Manual its better.
Yes obviously but the rest of the car is junk even the Nissan CVT could lat 100k miles while the rest of the car probably won't make it that long. I guess you decided on the Cavalier and don't really need our inputs anymore so good luck!
I don't want to be annoying or anything but 2004 seems like the absolute worst year you can buy of a slightly junky car...
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Cavalier/
actually im thinking about the 2000 Corolla for safety reasons
Nice troll we went over this already I want to say to avoid the 2000 Corolla but honestly just get it already you have been insisting on it lol good luck.
Last time I am going to say this, look at what other members say, what I have to say is to get the 2003-2008 for optimal bank for buck, reliability, and safety.
But hey get the Cavalier get a Fiat 500 get a Corolla whatever at this point.
sorry I met Camry Not Corolla and i will never buy a fiat 500 becuase being too hard to work on not american and it looks ugly
Oh nice, those are great cars;)
yep, now i will say that the 2000 corolla is my favorite looking car and that I have the cavalier on my mind becuase my family has owned multiple ones but it looks like the 2000 Camry is the best for reliablility and comfort despite my grandpa only having a transmission and timing belt replaced the 20 years he's owned it
Jacpot!