2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

CNG Sedan

2.2L bi-fuel

Automatic

3G1JC524XYS198172

Clear

CNG and GAS

This is a true auction; there is no reserve on this vehicle. This is a great fixer-upper or donor car (as it contains expensive CNG parts) Formerly fleet maintained by the state of Arizona (I'm the 2nd owner; state of AZ was the first; has been registered and driven in Arizona only). Additional pictures are available (see link below). Although vehicle runs, it will need to be towed and have some engine work; see below for details. I'm attempting to describe this vehicle as accurately as possible so that the buyer knows exactly what he/she is purchasing. 130,xxx miles on this red 2000 Chevy Cavalier which runs on either compressed natural gas (CNG) or regular unleaded. I have personally owned and driven this Cavalier for the past 3 years in Arizona, prior to which it was owned by the state of Arizona. This CNG vehicle has a CLEAN TITLE, and perhaps the best part is that it has NEVER BEEN REGISTERED IN UTAH, thereby qualifying for the UTAH STATE TAX CREDIT of up to $2,500! My understanding is that the tax credit is 35% of the purchase price up to $2,500. For your convenience, the VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN CEDAR CITY. Vehicle is equipped with a 2.2L 4-cylinder bi-fuel engine, which averages around 28 MPG. The CNG tank can hold around 5-6 GGEs (gallons) and the regular fuel tank holds about 12 gallons. This gives you a range of 500+ miles. This car has four Goodyear tires. Although the pictures show a mounted power inverter and floor mats, both of these have been removed. The inverter was really nice and could be remounted; I'd be happy to include that with the car (just let me know). I've placed the generic floor mats (from Costco) in a different car... sorry. The inverter is nice because it allows you to plug in your regular computer, phone charger, etc. without fiddling around with the DC outlet and related accessories. There is a mechanical problem that you should be aware of, which I'm told will cost between $600-$2,000 to fix. As a student I do not have the time, money, or inclination to fix it. The vehicle starts up and drives, but it cannot travel long distances because it overheats. I've had 2 mechanics look at it and they agree that the head gasket is blown. Therefore, I am selling as is with no warranty expressed, written, or implied. This would be a great vehicle for someone who is mechanically inclined. My mechanic quoted me the following scenarios: (a) $600 to rebuild the engine with a 50/50 outcome, (b) $1,000 to replace the engine with a used one, or (c) $2,000 to replace with a new engine. In any of the 3 cases the vehicle would retain it's CNG capability. You could do the labor yourself and have a CNG vehicle for much less. I've also noted that the passenger's side headlight is more dim than the driver's. As I understand, this is a common problem for these vehicles, but I have not investigated how to fix it. Also, I noticed that the A/C had difficulty working when the vehicle was at a standstill. Works great when driving. Despite this, the vehicle and A/C did wonderful in the blistering Arizona heat. The body and interior have wear typical of a vehicle its age. There are also cracks in the dash (see picture), especially near the driver's side windshield. Headboard in good condition, but the visors are not (see picture). At the very least, this would be a great parts vehicle for someone with an existing CNG cavalier (i.e., donor car), as you would still qualify for the tax credit and obtain expensive CNG parts at a fraction of the normal cost. I reserve the right to end auction early in case of a local sale. There is NO RESERVE on this auction. Bidding begins at $900. Please email if you have any questions. For additional pictures, please visit https://picasaweb.google.com/115700576926435683182/2000ChevroletCavalierCNGBiFuelNeedsNewEngineOrExtensiveWork?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJztpIeQzdfQ-wE&feat=directlinkOn Apr-09-13 at 17:30:54 PDT, seller added the following information: As I said in the listing, this vehicle does run but it has engine trouble and overheats. Please do not plan on driving this vehicle home; you'll need to tow this vehicle and have it repaired or do the repair yourself. This may just end up being a donor car. Please do not go by the pictures only; please read and carefully consider the description. If you have any questions, please ask.