Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great Mileage - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By Ringer - August 17 - 4:16 pm

  I am impressed by the great mileage with auto and air on, I still had 33 mpg. However, this car takes dents easily. The interior has cheap plastic that breaks. The tailgate plastic under latch is broken as is plastic under vinyl on car door rest. I personally find the car too low for me. But I am 55. Younger people would like the low-slung look and low bucket seats. I did not realize the rear window did not have a wiper until after I purchased it. (May not come with one in any style.)

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  VERY REALIABLE CAR - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By steph - July 28 - 12:15 pm

  I bought this car for less then 2,000 dollars and it has been well worth it. I really enjoy it. Its good in gas too. i drive at least 60 to 80 miles a day so I need a good gas car. This car has really been a good car for me and my family.

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  Dependable - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By Yak - July 18 - 3:55 pm

  Not a very peppy 105 HP engine but it is easy to work on and pretty efficient. It can get 38 MPG on the highway. Hopefully its good for another 50K miles

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  Not much to look at - but its reliable - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By chase - July 13 - 11:32 pm

  I bought this car at about 90K miles, at almost 172K miles 6 or so years later. starting to burn a little oil, but its about a quart every 3000 miles - not bad. Heres the great part - with A/C on - I get 34-35 mpg - with A/C off I get 38-40 mpg. Manual transmission. Make sure you change the timing belt & all bearings along with it every 80K or so!! I had one go at 140K, then we didnt replace a bearing and the 2nd went 6 months later. Otherwise, Ive only done brakes, 1 starter, 1 alternator, 1 clutch. not bad.

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  Id Buy It Again - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Cheri Marks - July 7 - 11:55 am

  Most reliable, economical car Ive ever owned. Has 117,000 miles and still going strong. Only replaced starter so far.

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  Great car for the money - 1993 Geo Prizm
  By pleasantly surprised - June 27 - 6:04 pm

  I bought this car 2 years ago and havent regretted it at all. Ive had no problems except Ic had to replace the timing belt when the car hit 176k miles. You can ride this car into the dirt and it will still run great for you. With about 190k miles i get an average of 33 mpg (city and highway miles). This is a great car for the price.

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  Me & My Prizm II - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By brooktroutchaser - June 11 - 4:36 pm

  I rated this car in 02 and this is a follow up. Now have 107,000 miles. Have replaced the alternator (twice) and starter, a pulley and the timing belt. Runs great, burns no oil, gets 36 mpg highway. Still pokey, still ultra reliable and solid. No rust, even in Michigan. Im a little tired of it, but figure it is good for many more years. :-)

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  love this car! - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By thediceman - May 14 - 12:04 am

  First brand new car I ever bought and still pleased! Over 9 yrs old and approaching 160,000 miles. Have done all regular maintenance and going great! good acceleration even at high speeds. fun for motoring! :) easy to drive in rain/snow--corrects easily from a skid. sturdy build--I cant believe the stuff Ive run over or hit with this car over the years and its still driving fine and looks great!

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  Best Car for the Money - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By jbiltz - April 28 - 5:10 pm

  My dad bought the car new in January of 1996. He gave it to me in December 2000. The only problem he had was a starer & the A/C needed to be replaced. It has 171k miles on it now & I have nothing but praise for this car. I think it will easily do another 100k miles. We have 2 kids & one on the way so we recently bought a minivan, as well we have a crewcab Silverado. We dont need 3 cars, but I dont want to part with the Prizm. I drive it daily to work. A couple years ago I made 3 trips to Canada & back from Dallas - never a problem.

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  Its been a gem! - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By billyb34usa - April 1 - 11:16 am

  My Geo had 15,600 on it when I bought it. It had been a rental. Its an automatic, but Ive gotten a steady 30- 31 mpg around town, upwards to 35 mpg on a long trip. Im 71 and owned this car longer than any other. Starter and alternator have been only replacements. Its been in California all these years and garaged every night so the body and paint still look great. I love its looks.