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  Big disappointment - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By afp377 - March 12 - 11:19 pm

  Luckily I only paid $1350 for this thing. It had 107K miles when I got it and have noticed it to be burning a lot of oil. After further research it seems they burn oil after 100k miles. I guess thats why the previous owner got rid of it. I had Toyotas in the passed and though they were bullet proof. I guess I was wrong. I dont really know if I will junk this thing or tear into the engine and put a new set of ring in it. I am thinking I will keep it until next year when my sticker is due and then torch it and buy something else.

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  Oil Eating Monster - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By josiewhales - March 28 - 11:28 am

  Believe that comment about using a qt. of oil every 100 miles, its true @ 120+ K mi. And with that, the mpg is only 20 mpg avg. May be OK for low mileage but Prizm engine is not long lasting .I put new seals and rings in, still burns oil and bad mpg. Cant see smoke unless you hold throttle 3/4 down for 6-10 seconds. ( This is a must before buying ! ) Do not buy with over 100 K. It may look like a Corolla, but engine doesnt last like one. I got robbed. Wouldnt recommend Prizm.

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  02 Prizm - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By AngelaJane - May 8 - 11:31 pm

  I have not had a very good experience with this car. I bought it as a certified used vehicle with a little over 36,000 miles. The transmission went out a couple months after I bought it. Several minor interior things have come apart. The filler pipe on the gas tank came unwelded and fell partially into the tube, so I was not able to fuel the car until that was removed. This week the running lights and auto- on headlights quit working, but could still be turned on manually,a few days later, they stayed on, requiring disconnecting the battery to turn off. The switch failed and its located under the pas. air bag requiring the entire dash to be removed. I would not buy another or reccomend!