Choose between an 2002 Chevy Cavalier or 2004 Ford Taurus?
2600 for cavalier with 160000 miles on it, 4000 for taurus with 106000 miles on it with tinted windows- both in good condition
Taurus in my area KBB for "good" condition is 5400. I know KBB is usually a high estimate, but 4000 is over 650 less than "fair" condition- Taurus in definitely in great condition
However, cavalier is free and clear, but the taurus still has money owed on it. Just some more background on each!
Tagged with: cavalier • kbb • money • taurus • tinted windows
Filed under: Ford Taurus 2000-2007
The Taurus is a FAR better deal. To begin with the Taurus actually was and still is a good car. The Cavalier was never good. plus with the taurus being never and having lower mileage as well as being in a class above the cavalier makes it a far better, safer, more comfortable choice. I still wouldn’t pay anything over 3000$ for it though. But I wouldn’t pay a single red cent for the cavalier.
both of them have very high mile,
before paying for it,
are the car properly maintained??
also around that miles it needs some major tuneups, new timing belt, distributor, drain coolant, keep bargain you can get the taurus around 3000.
also look up bluebook value for those cars.
The Cavalier is crude, noisy, cramped, and uncomfortable. A more modern but still buzzy powerplant arrived in 2003. Interior pieces are flimsy and fit poorly, and seating is cramped and uncomfortable. Poor crash-test results are a concern. The Cobalt replaced the Cavalier for 2005. The 2.2-liter engine is spirited but noisy and relatively thirsty. The ride is steady, but the steering is too light at low speeds and handling isn’t particularly agile. The supercharged SS model is quick and sporty. Crash-test scores are better, but the Cobalt still received a Poor rating in the IIHS side-crash test when tested without side air bags.
In either sedan or wagon guise, the Taurus provided good handling and comfortable seats. The 200-hp V6 was a better choice than the 145-hp engine. A sporty SHO with a 235-hp V8 was available through 1999. The Taurus got a style freshening for 2000, when it also picked up such safety equipment as side air bags and adjust-able pedals. The Taurus has a firm ride and a roomy, comfortable, and quiet interior. Cornering is sound but not agile. On the downside, the turning circle is wide and braking is unimpressive. The Taurus was discontinued after the 2006 model year.