The GM J-Body Cars Like this 1991 Cavalier RS Convertible Had More Success Than They Deserved

[@justinstiff5641]

Bill is the Only guy on KZbin that can make me watch a 40 minute video of a Chevy cavalier!!!!!

[@UndisputedMRecabo]

My EXACT thoughts,lol, I graduated high school in 2000, so these were the cars EVERYONE had in all different options/models, I had several 90 z24 coupes and they would SMOKE the 225 60 14s from a stop like nothing else! Such fun cars

[@patrickflohe7427]

BAHAHAHA I love Bill’s videos!

[@jonathanjones4125]

I know right..lol His commentary is hilarious

[@egold2071]

You should check out his hour-long sucker on a Regal coupe. Be sure to put on a pot of tea or have your whiskey flask handy! 👍🥃🥴

[@hipnoticheadnotic5631]

He draws you in lol

[@frjer11]

Nearly 40 minutes on a Cavalier! You have a gift.

[@whitsundaydreaming]

COTY 🤣

[@glovedcop69]

Lol 😂😂

[@egold2071]

Pfft yeah! Forty minutes on a Cavy... friggen 58 on a Buick Regal... then mayyybe 26 minutes on a custom hot rod that Penelope or Uncle Johnny spent $200-300k putting together. Truly the most gifted, glorious KZbin showman!

[@egold2071]

Pfft yeah! Forty minutes on a Cavy... friggen 58 on a Buick Regal... then mayyybe 26 minutes on a custom hot rod that Penelope or Uncle Johnny spent $200-300k putting together. Truly the most gifted, glorious KZbin showman!

[@ondrejbures3909]

Hi from Europe. I love these “regular” cars that everyone had, so nobody is talking about them now. KZbin is full of Chargers, Mustangs and 59 DeVilles so this Cavalier video and others are real gems for me. I love to discover what was “the peoples car” in different eras. Keep them comming. And big thanks to all the people sharing memories and experiences with these cars. I love reading them as much as watching the videos. One of the best communities of followers on youtube realy:-) Thank you all!

[@bradbacorn4783]

I have a 93 cavalier rs 3.1 rag top

[@benedictdonald4338]

@@bradbacorn4783No kidding?!?! It’s still running?

[@bradbacorn4783]

@@benedictdonald4338 somehow lmao I straight piped it and rip the piss outa it

[@Kohbruh]

You’ve taught me how to fully appreciate vehicles. Every one of ‘em has a story and you are a master at telling it. 👊🏿

[@windanthonystream]

I had the Pontiac Sunbird version of this same car. The 3.1L with a 5 speed manual ran for 290,000 miles without any major repairs.

[@roaddawg3217]

That 3100 was the truth, propelled that little buggy quit nicely! I had a cavvy with 1

[@stoneylonesome4062]

Love these little GM econo-Coupés, always fun to drive with a manual gearbox, especially the SS/Z-Package. I’d swap in a Turbocharged Buick 3800 V6 and the Pontiac AWD system.

[@hertzair1186]

Bill, I’m begging you…you’ve got to do a podcast…your ability to articulate automotive knowledge with humor needs to be shared more in the rather dry automotive world. Even my wife, who is rather stoic, makes rather out of character laughs whilst listening in the background….

[@hertzair1186]

@B K ….in an automotive way

[@billace90]

Let’s say Bill is well articulated, ok? But I’ll drink to that! 👍🏻

[@hertzair1186]

@@billace90 …..he is that!

[@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr]

I agree with you. My wife loves Jim. So funny.

[@davidnorth9144]

Thanks Bill for putting as much love and detail into your reviews for cheap econoboxes as you do for expensive luxobarges. Always worth the time to watch. Glad you made it out of your run in on the track.

[@ondrejbures3909]

“Econoboxes” “Luxobarges” saved to my dictionary. Thank you:-)

[@DullerCrab]

No wayyy!!!!! Finally!!!! I have a 1992 Cavalier Z24 fully optioned out with only 60k on it. Been waiting for Bill to finally review one!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

That 3.1 V6 is very reliable, and has decent power...I have a 98 Lumina, with 210,000 miles on it...have owned it for 16 years now...the only major repair was to the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets, at 120,000 miles...this was a common problem with that engine, as GM used very crappy gaskets, that would eventually fail....otherwise, my car is solid, reliable, and even the AC still works!

[@LulaRoberts]

👍

[@steveelliott742]

I owned a ‘89 Z24 and i loved that car. It could take a beating and it never let me down.

[@fitfogey]

Man yeah. The Z24 was a great car. Scooted along real good. Could surprise some folks in a race.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

Had a 84 Buick Somerset V6. Always started, frozen solid mornings.

[@NewEdgeDesigns]

I Used to have a 91 cavalier Z24 3.1, I loved it for it’s time..

[@g.c.brooks7214]

The Cavalier Z24 had a bit of street cred back in the day in the sport compact segment. I lined up with one that had 3.1 V6 and a 5-speed. I was driving 280ZX non-turbo at the time. The Z24 stayed with me I thought I was gonna dust it. Gotta give GM props for that setup.

[@leadcounsel4869]

I had a 1992 Z24, and it was a remarkably fun and affordable car. For a front wheel drive, it could motivate itself down the road pretty well for that era, and not too far off HP and torque numbers from Mustangs and Camaros of the day.

[@damontroch4765]

Ive driving a 84 Turbo 300ZX and it was barely faster than the 1992 Z24. I find it hard to believe the non Turbo 300 zx of that same era wouldn't get smoked . The newer 222 HP non boosted V6 would smoke that 3.1

[@damontroch4765]

Those 280 zx were dogs even the turbo was only 180 HP so you probably got smoked and just dont want to admit it lol. Maybe your under powered Nissan might have beaten a 2.8 version cavalier. 😂

[@skunkworks9-3]

1st car was a 91 cavalier coupe in teal with a 5 speed manual. Paid $150 for it, replaced the ball joint and drove her for almost a year. Was to rusty to keep and my boss gave me a Lincoln Mark 7 with a Jasper rebuilt 5.0. The good ol days.

[@Nitroxdude]

2006 my first car was a 92 red convertible with a z24 3.8 auto I bought for 500$ bucks lmao 😂

[@andrewdonohue1853]

@@Nitroxdude 3.1, the J body never came with a 3800 2.8 was the earlier v6 in the j body

[@Nitroxdude]

@@andrewdonohue1853 my apologies, yes you are correct, 3.1

[@myshatteredsoul1]

Bill, you truly have a gift! I watched this entire nearly 40 minute video about an old Chevrolet Cavalier and at the end, my first thought was “it’s over already?”! You could read the phone book and find a way to captivate viewers and make it entertaining!

[@jcraig1848]

I had 91 similar to this but mine was white on white pleather with a black top. Had the blue stripe instead of red. It was a fast and fun car to have in the mid 90s. The chick's love convertibles, even cheap ones haha

[@volvo09]

Too bad they all disappeared though... They just got used and abused. Not a bad small car at all. Same with the lumina, I liked those cars.

[@jcraig1848]

@@volvo09 actually learned in a Lumina Eurosport edition. That was a decent car too, for sure. Real tight steering on that one.

[@jcraig1848]

@@rareblues78daddy BOTH Haha! Good catch

[@christopherconard2831]

Three speed automatic without even an overdrive. GM was convinced the 55MPH limit could come back at any time.

[@youtbe999]

They had OD.

[@houseofno]

Really? With that 120 mph speedometer staring back at you in the instrument cluster?

[@markvanderlee]

@@youtbe999 not that car. Just a 3 speed.

[@86twin]

Depending on the model trim level you could get a 3 speed up until the early 2000’s

[@andrewdonohue1853]

@@markvanderlee with lockup...... until the TCC failed anyways LOL. TCC...... torque converter control

[@APA2Channel]

Thanks Again for featuring the parody Sammy Davis Jr. Cimarron Ad that I made. I'm thrilled you found it!

[@andretv2308]

You make every review worth watching because you’re very entertaining and informative

[@stevemastbaum]

Black 1987 Z-24 2.8 , digital dash , auto. It was my first brand new car. Loved it!

[@dennislavoie5869]

I had a ‘91 Cavalier RS sedan with a 2.2 4 cylinder. It was gold with gold wheels like the ones on your Cavalier. It was a fun car to drive.

[@d.davis2009]

You are a total kick in the ass. Love your sense of humor. I've had many of the the cars you put up. I'm an old guy, love the sarcastic attitude. I know what your after, life's short, laugh, enjoy, remember the old days. Thanks

[@smithraymond09029]

I remember liking the Z24 version of this car in the early 90's. It seemed like a nice, small, sporty, daily driver.

[@HipsterDoofus100]

I first learned how to drive stick in my friends Z24 convertible. It was around the mid 90s when I learned, but I don’t remember the year of the car. It was a cool little car.

[@richardmorris7063]

My friend had one ,just bought it & had to push every it in the norning.lol!

[@pittdave]

i had an 87 z24 coupe...loved it

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Yes they were and dependable too .

[@leadcounsel4869]

I had a 1992 Z24, and it was a remarkably fun and affordable car. For a front wheel drive, it could motivate itself down the road pretty well for that era, and not too far off HP and torque numbers from Mustangs and Camaros of the day.

[@mattattack5205]

I remember seeing these mostly as hard tops in my high school parking lot. Thanks for sharing Bill. Keep up the great work!

[@benscampers1818]

Had a 92 coupe same color. Lots of memories in that shitbox. Dad had every incarnation of the J body - conv, wagon, sedan, etc. Thanks again for shining light on some of these forgotten pieces. Your tribute to them is respectful to the "common man" as you say, who drove these.

[@severinlourenco8355]

In the early 90s, I had an Eagle Talon TSI with everything on it, and had an accident, received a Sunbird convertible, similar to you Cavalier, and fell in love with a roaster. Which led me to my 2001 Mazda Miata that I love and still own to drive top less.

[@UNCFIPP]

This gen coupes & convertibles are nice looking... These were EVERYWHERE in my school days(95-99), and I kinda wanted one, but my crowd liked the big rwd bc,&g bodies more..

[@volvo09]

They really were everywhere... Perfect hand me down and first car for a teen. They were used up fast.

[@edwardjbarton]

Had an 89 Sunbird GT turbo 5 speed convertible. Lasted almost 200,000 miles. For the early 90s it was a fast car.

[@douglasb.1203]

I had a second Gen Honda Accord BITD that continually needed CV joint replacement and had a Turbo Sunbird coupe rental for a week. Those 150 horses made that car freaking quick with torque steer every time the boost came on.

[@edwardjbarton]

@@douglasb.1203 for sure! It was one a sub 8 second car and it was literally a handful with the torque steer and only one hand on the wheel (shifting with the other). It replaced an 86 Shelby Charger which was just as fun…

[@ronmccullock1407]

Good evening Bill from a very wet and windy Manchester in England from Ron. Glad the weather is cool and to your liking, and the animals and birds are keeping their distance, apart from the birds making a lot of noise later 😀

[@curiouscars9282]

Hello Ron, and thanks for the kind words.

[@two3D]

Thanks for this video. In 1984 I was a junior in high school. My parents bought me a four door Cavalier. Good memories of high school and college girlfriends.

[@TinkeringPaul]

I drove a 91 Cavalier for 10 years. Loved that car. Barely any issues, all were easy to fix.

[@brianstubbs1235]

This takes me right back to the days where I was a new & used car porter at a Chevrolet dealership in the early 90's. They sold quite a few of these Cavalier ragtops just in the first summer when I started working there. And it sounds just like I remember.

[@tylernewton7217]

For the love of GOD! So be it - Bill survived. Thank the “lord”. He lives long enough to give us another review of another GM platform. We love it.

[@theplayernkc]

Had a 1989 Cavalier Z24, great running car and fun to drive. Bought a 2001 base Cavalier to save on gas driving to work. Both cars ran great and I never had an issue with either of them. My oldest daughter ended up with the 2001 Cavalier and she drove it until she got married and they traded it for some Chrysler thing, not even sure what it was.

[@stepheng3667]

I had a 91, loved Z24's. I bought a 2001 Z24 brand new and I still have it. 220,000 miles on it never touched the engine or trans. Just drive it occasionally now in the summer. Found an identical 01 last year with only 42k miles on it so I bought it. Now I have twins.

[@Springbok314]

My wife had a 1987 Sunbird coupe, 5 speed with crank windows, no A/C, no intermittent wipers and AM/FM radio. But it had hidden headlights! The pride of Lordstown lol. I myself replaced the head gasket and I am no gearhead. It was a good car for what it was.

[@Ryantravisaol]

I truly enjoyed the review of the year the car was from. Really brings ya back. Love your channel

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

You're the only person on YT who can review any piece of shit for 1 hour, and make it a worthwhile viewing experience.

[@pcno2832]

22:04 Barretta a GM-10 car?? I thought it and the Corsica were a rehash of the compact N-body coupes like the GrandAm, Calais and Buick Skylark that were originally intended to replace cars like the Regal and Cutlass Supreme, but were never accepted as legitimate heirs to that slot. Why GM chose to call the Barretta and Corsica L-bodies instead of N-bodies when they all shared the 103.3" wheelbases (and were said to be stretched J-bodies) is a mystery, but GM was in the habit of burning through the alphabet with its "new platforms" in those years.

[@robertdiehl9003]

Great car back in the day. They served their purpose and millions of people used them to get around town racking up millions of miles. So nice car by all means I.m.o.

[@roxiebeagle]

Another car that all of us have stories about! Bill- you are on fire! Thanks for posting!

[@Raptor3388]

That Pallex cloth was used in EVERYTHING at GM in the 80s-early 90s. They started using it in 1983 I believe, in Pontiacs.

[@Trance88]

Crazy to think a '68 Camaro was already a "classic" car when this RS Cavalier was built, yet somehow this car isn't a classic today. I can understand its hard to deem anything built after the late 80's as a classic from traditional classic car standards.

[@lunarpking]

I've seen people hold the opinion that mid 80's or so is the end of the classic car era. I myself hold that the mid 70's is about where I draw the line. It somewhat comes down to what people drove as teenagers/young adults and somewhat what their parents or family drove or they were around as kids. Anymore I see cars that aren't even 15 years old being accepted as "classic" cars, but that's mainly by morons of my age or younger. Hell, by law in my state it's 30 years old to be plated as "special interest" which just means classic. My old Jetta would be a classic here in a year or two and yet that thing is so far removed from that title to me that I think it's crazy to even consider it as such.

[@klasseact6663]

See your wrong about it not being a "classic". Check out Radwood car shows. No its not muscle but it's retro cool to a younger generation and I think that helps to keep the car culture alive! This car would be a hit at any Radwood carshow😎

[@evanc6110]

A 68 camaro should have been as much of a classic in 91 as a 99 camaro is now.

[@klasseact6663]

@@rareblues78daddy retro isn't a word reserved for a certain decade of car or era but something 30 yrs old IS retro, whether you like it or not. I'm 52 yrs old and I like all cars but in YOUR definition retro to me is 70's and 80's.

[@KoolBeans426]

Owned an 84 Z24, 2.8 automatic, loved it! Great in snow and rain. The digital dash was very easy on eyes at night.

[@americasevilgenius]

I had a '92 Z-24 when I went to college, and absolutely loved it. That 3.1 V6 had some pep to it--it felt like you could blow most anyone away in the dust when you passed them. Incidentally, when I was initially looking at Cavalier's, I actually wanted a convertable in the exact color of this one on the video...however, my father absolutely refused to let me get a convertable (he figured I'd flip the car and land on my head...and he probably wasn't wrong, in retrospect). So I went with the maroon Z-24...and it still brings a smile to my face when I think of it.

[@michaelday6987]

Had a 91 Z24. Loved every minute of it. If I could find a decent one now, I would buy it.

[@Iluvbisquits]

I'm a Ford guy through and through, but my cousin had a Z24 back in the day and that car was a blast!!!

[@led1071]

Bill thank you for all the GM vehicle uploads! Di e hard GM B-body fan here from Buffalo NY - I own a 96 Buick Roadmaster Estate W oodgrain Wagon with the LT-1 and love it. Just glad to see someone else appreciate GM- despite their poor management.

[@led1071]

Much as I love WNY winter here the scenery where you are there in Florida is beautiful! But not the humidity for 8 out of 12 months:)

[@sparky6086]

I remember, that the 1st gen J Cars in the US had a lot of trouble. I don't remember specifically what went wrong with them, but I remember a lot of people missing work, because their J Car broke down.

[@stevefletcher2334]

first year (82) was carbureted, first cold day in winter up North none of them would start...none of them!

[@tripyramidpictures9224]

I graduated in 1991….awesome year… the 80’s & 90’s were THE BEST!

[@neuideas]

I used to have a 1985 Cavalier Type-10 hatchback with the 2.0 and a five-speed manual. I really liked that car. It was nimble, economical, and good-looking. Later on, I bought a 2001 with the 2.2 and a five-speed manual. I had it for over 15 years. It was extremely low maintenance for its first 10 years or so.

[@Optimistprime.]

I love you act as if crashes don't happen when racing lol. Anyway...my uncle worked for GM so my cousin's inevitable had theses cars. They both ended up having Pontiac Sunfires. Coupes. I liked those cars as a kid. They never had problems with them. Friends had a z24s lots of memories!

[@jllen729]

My best friend had that exact car only in red and I have to say you brought back some fun memories with this one. And yes it was a damn good car to her!

[@leadcounsel4869]

Rode in a 91 convertible one summer and loved it. Bought a 1992 Z24 in about 1996, and that car was an absolutely great car among all of my many vehicles. It was a lot of fun, and sporty looking and sounded and drove fantastic.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Good evening Bill hope you are well and not to beaten up after the crash.

[@curiouscars9282]

A little sore but good to go, Paulie.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

@@curiouscars9282 Glad to hear it Bill 👍

[@partnerhvac6131]

I’ll give Bill credit he has a very charismatic way of making a ‘91 Cavalier look appealing

[@waynemangan9925]

The Z-24 Cavaliers were an aspirational starter car for us 80's kids. Make an affordable car look sporty and cool, they had that recipe down. These were actually fun cars especially once they got the 140hp v6. Never owned a Cav though but plenty of friends did.

[@ThePolandball]

Mid 90s southern Ontario; these were EVERYWHERE: I seem to recall a neighbour having one. Mmmmm... massive taillamps.

[@timbullough3513]

Oh the J body memories... Rode in a Cimarron once down a twisty mountain road in Northern Utah and then on the highway for a few hours. Was surprisingly good! You would be surprised, they actually used good soft leather! Rode in and drove many a Cavalier from Z24 - 4 speed to 2.2 automatic of 90s vintage. The Z24 model would squeal the tires in any kind of humidity throug all the gears on the shell roads of Mobile Alabama! And if I recall correctly we had 7 or 8 people in a Cavalier one early morning in Fort Walton Beach ( at least 2 in the trunk with it open - ha). Only thing the Ford Tempo competitor had better was general better quality of materials/construction and much much much much better seats. For that reason alone would choose Tempo over J car even if Cavalier was otherwise better in every other way.

[@dominicbunker9852]

Hi Bill, I live in the UK its February and cold here. Enjoy watching your videos so much so knowledgeable and so funny.

[@gordonbettini8445]

Hey Bill it's give me Detroit Grand rapids Michigan listen when you talk you remind me of Jack Benny I'm 70 years old I used to watch Jack Benny on TV you got an attitude just like his but I'm a real car man I've been in the car business all my life I'm retired now have a good day good videos love you watch it

[@gkstanfield]

I parked these J-Car convertibles incessantly as a valet at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki when they were brand new stock in Hertz and National Rental Car fleets on O’ahu…fun to remember them for a short while..!

[@joelyons3713]

Yesss!!! Most overlooked car in history!! (And rightfully so). What a trip.

[@tcatman1000]

Interesting, I always enjoy your commentary. Keep up the great work!

[@pdennis93]

My parents bought a beat up 1985 Chevy Cavalier 4 door in 1993 that was already rusted out in the rocker panels and the bottom of the doors. I flooded it out on a road after a thunderstorm. I heard American Pie on the radio before it happened. I used to joke that I drove my Chevy the lever but the levee wasn't dry. Turns out, the spot where the road was flooded was flooded was next to a levee and the levee overflowed LOL. I think we put another computer in it and drive it fir another year until the waterpump blew.

[@increiblepelotudo]

This is my favorite car curmudgeon!!! Stellar as always!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

8:54... oh thanks for the J body knowledge there Mr. Bill - I didn't know but I remember those little Camiras over here, yet didn't know the GM global market context behind it. They were like a mini Holden Commodore. I haven't seen one of those Camiras for 10 years.

[@johndrake2729]

The Vauxhall Cavaliers were actually midsize cars in England as opposed to the Chevy as a compact, though they looked so much alike.

[@railbiker100]

I owned 4 Cavaliers: a 1982, 1987, 2003, and 2004, all 4-door sedans. I only kept the 1982 for 8 months because the aftermarket A/C messed up everything, but it was built more solid than than the rest. The 1.8 liter carbureted 4 cylinder was just anemic. I put 249,000 miles on the 1987; only the A/C quit. The last two were the best with the 2.2 L Ecotec engine. I bought the 2004 after the 2003 was totaled in a 4-car pile up. The air bags deployed and I walked away without a scratch.

[@bryanttaylor4300]

Really awesome review. You just never see a cavalier in this kind of condition

[@jimmehp2748]

I had a 1991 Z24 version of this car that I bought on my 19th Birthday brand new. Loved it.

[@jamesdow1795]

My second car was a 1984 Cavalier wagon...yes...wagon. Many wonderful evenings were spent enjoying the quaint views of Vermont loggingroads...anyway,I bought it with 82000 miles,sold it 2 years later with 102000 miles. I spent 4 years in the Army,got out,lived my life. In 1996 I ran into an old nairdowell buddy driving that same damn car. 152000 miles. Same engine. Same 5spd trans.. This was in VT,hard winters,lots of salt. These cars were awesome.

[@Gr8thxAlot]

Wow, these things were EVERYWHERE in the Midwest! My neighbor had the Pontiac equivalent of this convertible. I looked at it everyday and was thankful it wasn't mine. I see it has the famous fluctuating GM temp gauge that never settles in the middle.

[@markvanderlee]

Looks like it needs a thermostat.

[@Gr8thxAlot]

@@markvanderlee Bill is too distracted by the weather to notice.

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great review and video . I was 21 when this Chevrolet Cavalier was new , these were very popular and pretty reliable for their segment .

[@dp1109]

These get better and better. Great review, Bill.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

An entirely nice transportation device that is fairly attractive, sounds nice with the V6, and as a bonus, is a convertible. I think it has aged nicely.

[@brunobalestra]

Crazy as it will seem, this car, our Chevrolet Monza, was not only an outstanding success but it was praised for being so much more modern than everything else. The basic 80s design was sold into the mid 90s with a facelift and the introduction of fuel injection in 91. Engines were 1.8 and 2.0 4 cylinders.

[@Berchol]

The burgundy velour seats on top versions were (and still are) mindblowingly beautiful.

[@diggermolly5927]

If I remember correctly, the wheels are steel with a plastic cover made to look like aluminum. I had a '93 that looked identical to this one but as a coupe. Great review as always.

[@one4uf]

My J-body memory- a sibling group of 3 friends in HS that had a red Sunbird convertible that all 3 of them passed down thru each other. It was known as “Big Red” and sounded like a lawnmower, as all of these did. Also, probably 1% of these j-body convertibles have ever had the boot put on the top when down.

[@Tully3674]

I drove a '91 coupe (same color inside and out) while on contract work in Colorado & Wyoming in 1992. For what it was, the car served its purpose. Simple, plastic interior and a chassis that would occasionally squeak. A car that took you from A to B. I drove 4,100 miles in ten weeks during a typical Rocky Mountain winter and the car did well.

[@allisons3663]

I worked at a Chevy dealership in the Summer of '88 and we got in a black Cavalier convertible. It was a really nice-looking car. The owner of the dealership drove it around as a demo all summer.

[@robertvance1873]

I'm so glad you're alright uncle Bill and I hope you show more racing videos, your so awesome.

[@DennisNieves-fm4sl]

So glad you did a video on a cavalier before driving it to the crusher.

[@jimsmalleimb7709]

The 1988 Cavalier Z-24 was probably one of the best looking cars of the time. They were total junk and badly built rattletraps but looked fantastic for a "cheap" sporty car. I would love to have a model of one.

[@sparkplug2646]

I had owned a couple of these cars back in the late 90s. An 89 z24 hardtop and a 91 hardtop. Both ran pretty dang good! I still like the looks of the 89 z24..

[@TheJeffcurran]

In 1994 I ordered a brand new Pontiac Sunbird SE. 3.1 V6, no power accessories, no A/C, sport suspension, 15" aluminum wheels. I lived in Chicago at the time so didn't need A/C. It was the ultimate urban warrior. I could smoke any 5.0 Mustang in a stoplight to stoplight run. In Chicago, every stoplight has a bus stop in the right lane. If there was no bus there you could get in that lane and jump the light on everybody else. $11,000 brand new.

[@johnmills2134]

A lot of fun, great as always. Merci, Bill!

[@mistermister2085]

My sister drove one of these from California to Wisconsin and back in the early 90s. I remember thinking it was so nice. She smashed it up out in California when she blacked out on the interstate...she didn't die or anything (still alive) but the car was toast.

[@mattpihlbladmcwilliams8784]

Bill, truly appreciate your content! Is a review of that ‘91 S-10 at Autohaus coming?

[@PizzaDave802]

My first car was a 93 in the same color as this. It was a hard top with the 4 cylinder and a five speed. Great little car.

[@dmac19050]

You got a good one. I had same one as you in the late 90s and it broke down anytime i went anywhere other than school or work.

[@tristanmoos9770]

I really appreciate the old cars bill reviews, as a ‘’snowflake’’ born in the early 2000s I don’t even know what most of these cars are. So cool to learn about the automotive past

[@williamcuthbertson6575]

Thanks for featuring these old “average person” cars. Too many channels focus solely on exotics.

[@CarlosGuzman-bq8fr]

I owned a 1982 chevy cavalier blue with grey interior. With a sunroof. I loved 😍 ♥️ that 🚗 car. I didn't get to enjoy it. Mine was a 4 speed manual. I needed rent money 💰 so I had to sell it. I had a chance to get it back but the guy hit something and wanted what I sold it for. I regret not getting it back. This was in 1991 ish.

[@jamiecinder9412]

HOLY COW!!! What an amazing find! I haven't seen any of these around in a looooong time! How'd you find a Cavalier that's so clean and well taken care of? Most people treated these as disposable.

[@steinravnik8692]

I had a 96 coupe in the same aqua blue color as my first car. They depreciated like crazy. I bought mine in 98 and with a year left on factory warranty for $7500. Civics and Corollas were $10k+ and that was not in my budget. Fit and finish was atrocious even for the time. The whole thing squeaked and rattled and just felt flimsy. It actually ran trouble free until 100,000 miles. AC went out right around 100,000. No further issues untill 150,000 miles, then smaller items started going out like power steering leaking (never fixed it), water pump, fuel injectors, and on. I got it up to 213,000 miles when someone rear ended me and took it out of its misery. Believe it or not, the drivetrain never gave me issues. It had a fully original functioning engine (2.2 OHV), clutch, and stick shift when it got totaled. All in all, it was a good car and it got me through college.

[@chrisb2844]

Hope you feel better!! I must say I always loved that Cavalier in convertible, its plain but I am a plain kinda guy here, I love it!!!

[@LulaRoberts]

My first new car was a 1984. C-10 . 2 door coup. 4cyl auto and air. Cloth seats, Am/FM radio, tented glass white walls. Got 250.000 miles on the car.My mother made me trade it in due to floor rust and value cover leaks.

[@NJW1973]

I had a '89, Z24 coupe w/2.8L and a 5 speed. Sold it at 198,000. Only replace the alternator, water pump, struts and exhaust system. That's it. Great car. Exhaust always sounded good. Sold it in '98. I still miss it.

[@BogattheMoon]

I enjoyed the pops and crackles from the 2.8 Z24 exhaust note.

[@angelitoedwards4495]

Bill, me and you are about the same age and remember these when I graduated high school. I actually loved these . just a beater with a heater but seen alot of these on the road at the time. Had a 87 sunbird that was a rust bucket, but ran like a top kept it for 5 years till it just fell apart but ran decent.

[@jayhopkins8341]

I had a red 1991 coupe. My 1st new car & 1st one I bought myself after graduating from college in 1999. I loved that car. My grandma called it a sports car lol. It was fast despite the 4 cycl engine but mine was a 5 speed. Also, I can’t believe he actually made a video where he wasn’t complaining about everything. I still wonder why he lives in FL if he hates it so much lol.

[@lesterbolling1577]

I had a white Pontiac Sunbird with a white convertible top. I really liked it. I had when I was in my late 20"s. I had it for almost 7yrs before trading it in.

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

They were dependable cars . The Z 24 package was very nice. I think they were very sharp cars for their time and they were made in America by my neighbors. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸