i have an 04 cavalier with about 104000 miles on it. just wondering how long these cars usually last? im trying to figure out if i should do anymore modding to my car or if on its last leg or not.

thanks

your barely broken the eco in.. lol just make sure you keep up with maintenance like with most other cars.

depends... if the maintanance was performed before you got it, it will last for a long while if you keep it up...

if the maintanance had not been performed, the motor won't be around forever...

find out the history on the motor

when i got the car it had 32,000 on it and it was very well maintained

A well maintained car should hit 200k. 150k should be a reasonably attainable goal.



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- Sold my beloved J in April 2010 -

if it was in my hands..only about 80k...blew my timing, but i beat the crap out of it...i learned my lesson, now i have to yank my motor

i have 110k+, i fully expect mine to see the 250k+ mark. take care of it, it will take care of you in return.

I got 221,000 miles out of my first Eco. It would have kept running but I failed to change the timing chain once it started to click due to it stretching but if I would have changed it I'm sure it would have kept going.

I've beat the SHI* out of my car ! It has just over 113k. Ran nitrous for a while and now Supercharged. Not one hick up.

My 04 has 128,000 and counting. No engine problems what so ever.

Drivetrain is another story. Changed drivers side wheel bearing at 108,000. Started making noise again, changed bearing again. Noise is still there...CV axle maybe? Also have a clunk in the drivetrain when I accelerate from a stop. I dont have the money to guess whats wrong and replace random parts, so I just have to wait until something actually breaks.


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Ronin J wrote: Also have a clunk in the drivetrain when I accelerate from a stop.

That sounds like motor mounts, specifically the lower "dog bone".

Mine has around 174,000 and still runs after my horrific wreck.





13.520 @ 98mph! 220whp 234tq

i only have 49K on mine!!!



2004 Turbo cavalier 11PSI and blown!