Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  A first year release? - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By GoldSilver - October 8 - 3:37 am

  Needed a car, couldnt pass up the $5k rebates for the last model year. Ordered silver, surprised me with red (changes colors in different light) :) Overall its been a dependable fuel efficient car. Great hwy car and efficiency. Invokes little passion but does its job well. Oil changes and maintenance are a snap - 1st winter - engine hammered at startup- found out local chain was putting in 10w-30, now I chnge it and use 5w-30, makes a big diff! Powertrain still feels bulletproof, but trim (interior door panels, carpet, paint) seem decontented compared to past 2 Prizms - hopefully Toyota has reversed this - feels like a 1st yr release because of it - no real problems to report at 40k.

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  Zippy Car - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By morningsun - August 28 - 11:47 pm

  We bought this car after 2 years of searching for a car that wouldnt aggravate my bad back. This car was perfect. My husband is 62" and he loves the car too. Two or three days after we bought the car, however, we found water in the trunk. The dealer found that water was coming in through both taillights. Since they fixed it weve had no more leaks. I would highly recommend this car. It has good back support, good gas mileage, handles very well, and is fun to drive. The high ratings on this car are well deserved. It is an American version of the Toyota Corolla but cheaper in price. Took the head rests off the back seats for better visibility.

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  Best Used Car - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Richard_Roma - August 18 - 4:15 pm

  Best used car I ever owned. A steal at current prices. Nice ones can be had with reasonable mileage for uner $7500. Last year ever made, I wish Chevy and Toyota still offered them. (Its a Corolla). Id buy a brand new one if available today. But no, have to go with the 2002.

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  I love my Prizm! - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By ninachi - June 29 - 5:50 pm

  I bought a used 2002 Prizm (with 19000 miles on it at the time) in 2003. I have never had a single problem during my cross country drives, long work commutes or short errand drives. It starts up perfectly and held up remarkable well when I slid on some ice and nailed a parked car at about 30 mph. It had only a crack in the fron bumper. Reliable is what I was looking for and that is just what I got. I am very happy with my car and see no reason to get anything else.

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  I Love my Prizm - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By lmpress - June 29 - 5:13 pm

  Bought my Prizm at CarMax. Had 24K on it - was a previous lease. I was going to buy a Cavalier, but someone suggested the Prizm. I knew it was a Corolla in disguise. Has cruise control (bonus!), CD player, power windows/locks. Great gas mileage, especially with todays prices. Im not into fancy cars so this was perfect. Wish I had looked at these when I bought the Ford Focus in 2000 (which has already bitten the dust!)

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  Great little car not made anymore - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By timyak - May 9 - 4:26 pm

  I bought this car from a wholesaler and it only had 5K miles on it. Not many features though. Only Automatic with AC and a radio. Still had nubbies on tires. Drives great and is more peppy than my 1997 Prizm. Get 30 MPG in city and 36 highway. I love Prizms even more now that gas is over $2 a gallon. Im on the prowl for another Prizm for my daughter.

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  Almost excellent but basic vehicle - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By DonT - February 10 - 1:16 am

  It does not have the power or the ride or the seats of a more expensive car, but it starts every day and I do not fear the engine or transmission failing.

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  To keep or trade, a confusing decision - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By GinniJo - May 5 - 2:00 am

  The Prizm is an outstanding vehicle . When I was told that they no longer manufactured them I was very upset. My last 3 vehicles were Prizms. My Smart Buy is up this Sept. and do not know what to do since I cannot get another one. I have no idea why they stopped making them........

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  DEPENDABLE - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By CHELSEA - April 12 - 2:00 am

  I WORK FOR A DEALERSHIP, AND I SELL SEVERAL DIFFERENT MAKES AND MODELS. I HAVE SOLD COUNTLESS PRIZMS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CUSTOMER HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AND HAVE SEVERAL FAMILYS THAT HAVE MORE THAN ONE IN THEIR HOUSEHOLD.I HAVE THE OPPRTUNITY TO PURCHASE JUST ABOUT ANY VEHICLE WE SELL, AND I CHOSE THIS ONE BECAUSE OF RELIABILITY AND ECONOMY.

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  Well built car. - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Prizm driver - April 5 - 2:00 am

  Bought my prizm from a local dealership and so far I have been very satisfied. This car is built very well, and is suprisingly comfortable for a small car. The ride is excellent and it has great performance from its 1.8.