i would say get it it is a very easy to do upgrades and parts are easy to find but the z24 is getting harder to find and if a convertible be careful of roof the main springs break easy after time
I love cavaliers. I own one and I wouldn't trade it in for anything.
I paid 1,600 with 133k and I've had it for almost 2 1/2 years. It's also a '98. H*ll yeah I'd get it =)