2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Cng Bi-fuel; Runs, But Needs Engine Work; No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Year:2000 Mileage:130000 Color: Red /
Tan

Location:

Cedar City, Utah, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.2L bi-fuel
Fuel Type:CNG and GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 3G1JC524XYS198172 Year: 2000
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Cavalier
Trim: base sedan 4-door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 130,000
Sub Model: CNG
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

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. Reserve is set at $1,950.

Please email if you have any questions.

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