Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  My 02 Prizm LSi - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Ralph0722 - May 25 - 8:43 pm

  Bought the car used last month. Very good shape for year/miles. Very economical to run and keep. Plenty of Toyota parts available. I get about 32 mpg mostly. AC is strong. Stereo is pretty decent. Cover all basic necessities like power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise. Alloy wheels. Sharp little car.

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  2000 chev prizm - 2000 Chevrolet Prizm
  By jak - May 21 - 8:37 pm

  To be frank, i really enjoy driving it with respect to reliability, fuel economy and speed.It is cost effective, but the interior design is bogus-very cheap and has really dampen my love for the car. Door handles are very brittle interior materials peel off etc all sort of problems I hate it.

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  My 02 Prizm LSi - 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Ralph0722 - May 20 - 8:43 pm

  I bought this car used last month. I must say im very happy with this small zippy car. 1.8L VVTi is noisy but runs economical. 4AT shifts smoothly. Interior room is tight, back seat has no leg room back there. I consider this a 2 people car or a college student car (i am one). Trunk size is ok for class. Design is clean and simple, very Toyota like. Since this car is the same as a Corolla parts are available everywhere.

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  1999 Chevy Prizm - 4 Dr Base Model - 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Ess Bee - May 20 - 12:05 pm

  I bought this car from a family member, with 14,000 mi. on it. Ive followed the maintenance manual and have had NO problems! Ive had to replace the tires, oil, spark plugs, serpentine belt and battery the normal maintenance stuff. I had to have the A/C charged a few times - but that only $20. It now has 115,000 miles and has NEVER broken down. Its been a fabulous car! I was informed that it is really a TOYOTA COROLLA with a Chevy name plate on it. Chevrolet and Toyota entered into a Joint Venture and produced this wonderful, dependable car - I wouldnt have purchased it otherwise. And its great on gas.

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  My little car - 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
  By rachel - May 6 - 10:40 pm

  I bought my prizm in 06 when it was 5 years old. It runs like a champ! The only time its in the shop is for an oil change or new tires. The only parts giving out are minor and probably due to age. The plastic trim around the windows has become brittle, the door handles on the drivers side have both snapped, cruise control has stopped working and the drivers side window motors have worn out. Low and medium air conditioner are out, but it still cranks cold on high and the heater works great. Ive been teasing with the idea of a new car because of the great deals available, but my little car is still driving great and Im not ready to give it up! I think Ill invest in it instead!

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  mine seems to be a piece of junk - 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
  By stacyinjax - March 21 - 6:11 pm

  I bought this car for easy commuting for good fuel economy. It was essentially a Corolla. This means I thought I wouldnt have to put a bunch of cash into it for repairs. WRONG! I have only put 38,000 miles on it and have had to put brakes, a starter, new strut on it. Now the power steering is leaking and transmission are gone. And when I had it at the mechanic the door handle went. Im so disappointed because Ive maintained it. Not to mention that every time I put the air or heat on the noise from the blower is an annoying high pitched whistle! Get blown all over the highway,Im an old lady and old lady blow by me. Just a hazard. I should have bought the Corolla.

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  Great vehicle all around!!! - 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Ralph - February 18 - 2:18 am

  Well its my second one the first Prizm I owned I bought in 97 with 102K miles I finally passed it on to my kid brother in 03 with 230k miles and its still driving today. My 01 Prizm has 255k miles on it and still runs like new, these cars are amazing they dont look like much but they are great. The thing I love the most is with $20 bucks of gas you can run around town all week. They have great power and acceleration,no timing belt, however oil is very important to these cars!

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  Great car - 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
  By Mauigirl - December 13 - 3:41 pm

  I bought my 98 Prizm in 2005 for $4000. It had about 60,000 miles on it then. It now has 130,000 miles on it. It has been the best buy, the most reliable car. Interesting to read the other reviews about the door handles snapping off. Mine has done the same and I am unable to find the replacement part. The Chevy dealer is asking $200 for it. The A/C recently went out so I may consider selling as I live on Maui, although Im tempted to see how long I can keep it running! Just wanted to add my two cents about this car. I have loved it and it has been very good to me!

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  Not so good. - 2001 Chevrolet Prizm
  By jc0187 - December 6 - 10:38 pm

  Ok, bought this car from my father. I have replaced the O2 sensors. The cadalitic converter is going out, and the a/c no longer works. The back passenger window does not work. I do not like the interior-very uncomfortable.

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  1999 Prizm Lsi - 1999 Chevrolet Prizm
  By snoopsha1 - October 31 - 6:11 am

  Bought this car at 150,000 miles in fall of 2008. The ONLY reason I dont have it now is cause a freakin unoccupied moving truck backed into my poor baby while it was parked. I had to replace the motor mount and compressor. A few months later replaced the front brakes. The engine light stayed on, but I never had any serious issues (gas cap). When I got it scanned the first time it also said the 02 sensor needed replacing, but when I got it scanned again, it said nothing about the 02 sensor, so who knows? put about 14,000 miles on this car. The speakers up front blew, but everything mentioned is nothing too serious My only complaint would be space.