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Chevrolet - 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
By Denise White - May 31 - 10:11 amBought it with over 100k miles . Only changed battery ,oil changes ,& tires Chevrolet cars are very dependable
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Prismazing! - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
By Charles Miska - October 29 - 1:00 pmWe bought our Prism as a first car for our 16 year old son. He wanted a manual transmission and learned to drive a stick after we bought the Prism. Our car had 70,000 miles on it when we bought it and I got a terrific price for it. This little car has been sensational! Shifts crisply through all the gears, has exceptional zip for the little engine, brakes well and while its a base model, all the controls and amenities work perfectly. We have not experienced the oil usage issue many other reviewers have, which is interesting, given that we live on a steep mountainside and the car is a manual transmission driven by a teenager. Youd think our unit would be susceptible to the oil problem, but no, it runs better than either of the cars we bought for our other kids.
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very old car, but very cheap and minor repairs . - 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
By Chuck Dulin - August 30 - 12:48 amcheap and effective. This car will be the train that just keeps on going.
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Perfect Reliable Car for the Value! - 2000 Chevrolet Prizm
By atlanta67 - August 30 - 11:29 pmMost people are complaining about Prizms interior design/quality etc. But thats not true. You are getting what you are paying for. There is not a better car in Prizms price range. I purchased my prizm when it was 100k, currently it has 180k. It has never stopped working. Power/Weight ratio is perfect for this car 125 horsepower for that small size car is great. (dont expect fast accelerations etc) Currently, Im looking for a upgrade but I will not sell my prizm, I want to keep it at least 2 or 3 years as a back up.
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Very good mileage, reliability. However... - 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
By tleroy - August 24 - 11:26 pmIve owned a well used 98 Prizm for for over six years now and at 166K it still runs and does not give me headaches. The mileage is great, I can go almost a whole month without refilling the tank. Heater and AC are strong and quick to action. However it handles poorly, becomes shaky, and burns huge amounts of oil at high speeds, so avoid the interstate. May get water into engine if roads are wet enough to puddle. Interior is very cheap, with some parts snapping or peeling with age. Door handles WILL eventually bust. Steering wheel module and shifter unfortunately made of very soft materials that easily scratch & collect dirt or hand gunk. I have had to replace rear shocks, power steering.
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My little Prizm - 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
By booter2009 - September 11 - 3:35 ammy Little prizm is great. Have never had any trouble with it beside that i had a little bit of arching in the main battery terminal. I bought it with about 140000 last year. This year i have just under 180000. The owner said that everything was original beside the Cads. It is just no in need of a throw out bearing for the transmission. Still a fun little car and cant wait to get it to 300000.
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love my prism - 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
By flamingoes - December 17 - 12:26 amI love my little prism. This was the first car I bought in 2002 with 59,000 miles on it. I have not had too many problems. Like most ppl on here i have replaced all my door handles inside and out, ac, the clear coat has chipped, and i have replaced some front end parts. Other than this my prism currently has 261,000! i keep thinking its almost done and it keeps me moving... never has she left me stranded and just when i think of getting a new one i think of all the fun i have had in her... havent been able to part yet... i would definitely recommend this car!
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Good Car Until it Burns Oil Like Crazy - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
By greatambitions - November 29 - 1:17 amLet me start by saying this car has been reliable for most of its life. I bought it at 77,000 miles, and its still running at 191,000+. It is by no means a flashy vehicle, but when the engine ran at peak efficiency, it got close to 40 MPG and ran smoothly. But, at about the 130,000 mark, it started burning oil (1 quart every 1,000 miles or so). 60,000 miles later, it burns through about 1 quart every 50 miles. Further research via Google has shown that this is a common problem for the 2002 Prizms, and is related to narrow cylinders and bad seals. Keep this in mind if buying a Prizm from this final year of production. Youll be investing in lots of oil when it reaches a high mileage point.
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Great Little Car - 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
By prizm4life - April 10 - 8:14 pmI purchased my 98 Prizm LSI used in August of 1999. It was probably the best car purchase I ever made. It now has 102,000 miles on it and has never let me down. Ive replaced a couple of door handles and some front suspension parts due to wear, but nothing out of the ordinary. I replaced the headliner but the rest of the interior still looks great. Chevy/Toyota really got it right on this one. I plan to continue driving it for a long time.
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Keeps going - 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
By Mommybug - October 25 - 2:00 amWe are approaching the 200,000 mile mark and this car has been very reliable at getting us around, even when the Denver winters hit. Our air conditioner just went out for the 2nd time (1st was under warranty), and weve had to replace several of the original parts as they just get old, but nothing unexpected with a car this age. I wish the clear coat on the paint had lasted longer as it doesnt look as nice anymore. The fabric on the seats has held up well, but the interior roof fabric has not. I also agree that the car handles have shown a bit of weakness, though weve only had to replace the driver side once. Power window fixed once, too.
