Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  230K and still going strong - 1992 Geo Prizm
  By RedWonder - August 13 - 10:22 pm

  I inherited my prizm for my high school graduation 5 years ago. It now has 230K miles on it and still runs great! I think the frame of the car will fall apart before it stops running - It has lots of rust from being outside, Ive gone through 3 door handles, and the radio is questionable - but the engine is still in great shape! The low miles are great and it is truly a dependable car!

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  Really a Toyota Corrola with GM Logo - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By Gil - July 31 - 6:34 pm

  My wife and I each own a 97 Prizm. I have owned mine for 5 years and she has owned it for 8 years. I have the LSi and she has the standard model. We both have the 1600 standard engine. Both cars extremely reliable. Cost of ownership very low. Both are cars are salvaged and cost under $3,000. Other than normal maintenance have had 1 fuel injector replaced, starter motor. I switched the passenger seat with the drivers seat to increase seat comfort. Negative - Road noise, a little bit louder than other small cars I have owned, but a small issue overall.

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  Positive+ - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By Bill Golden - July 17 - 11:12 am

  This is the best car Ive ever owned by a long shot. It has almost 194,000 miles on it, and I bought it used in 98 with a little over 5,000. These are some hard earned NJ miles with generally bad road conditions and extremes in weather. I love its reliability! In fact Im replacing the timing belt this week -- overdue, I know -- with intentions of taking it as far as I can. But a word of advice: if you have an automatic, get the differential oil checked as well as the transmission. Ive learned very little about cars since Ive had this Prizm, but that was one big expensive lesson.

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  Amazing Value - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By Jay - June 16 - 10:26 pm

  I bought this car because I have a long commute, and needed a reliable, cheap car that was good on gas. I paid $1200 for the car in 2006 and I have put 68,000 miles on the car since I bought it. The car now has 172000 miles and is still running strong. I did no repairs for the first two years I owned the car and have never done anything other than tires, brakes and exhaust. The car has great ac, and is great in the bad weather in western ny. I have no complaints and the car owes me nothing.

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  Reliable Till the End - 1997 Geo Prizm
  By Fernando - June 5 - 8:49 am

  I have to give this car a 10 on reliability because it is at 173,000 miles and i have not had to make many repairs. I have driven this car from NY to FL twice and NY to Chicago round- trip. It hits its max at 175,000, but what car that you have can you say the same. If you find it in low mileage, buy immediately because it will last a long time. Its too bad they discontinued the brand because I would have definitely bought another one.

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  The best car purchase EVER! Still going. - 1990 Geo Prizm
  By bethlgrace - May 29 - 3:16 am

  When I first bought it I was grateful that my drivers door worked and that my car has AC, and 3 years later and real minor work done, it is still going strong and I thank GOD for that. Fuel Economy is really good and I have replaced the tires once and the windshield once and need to do it again. Utah debris on the roads is horrible. The AC still going strong, radio could be better, my car is an automatic, wish I had a stick, but oh well. My car now has 93,500 miles or so. I try to take good care of her. She gets me to work and home and not to forget from Oregon to Utah and maybe back again.

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  Great car - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By gsmith03 - September 27 - 7:26 pm

  This car has been extremely reliable for me for five years. It hasnt nickel and dimed me, nor has it given me any major problems. Unfortunately, I was in a tight financial spot and had to hold off on an oil change, and also happened to have an oil leak and threw a rod bearing. It needs a new engine, but that is mostly my fault and not a problem with the car. Overall, a very reliable car.

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  Great Car!!!!!! - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Britt - September 16 - 9:47 am

  Love this car. Im 18 years old and drive it like crazy since I got the car in August ive put 7,000 miles on it and all Ive had to do is put in oil. Also a friend and I were messing around and and I backed up into the side of is 1995 Pontiac and my car won. Love the strength want to have this car for a long time.

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  The Car that Wont Die - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By Danny McGirr - August 13 - 3:05 pm

  Purchased for $2000 with 149k on it, and have driven it a lot since purchased. Consistently gets 41 - 42 mpg on highway trips. Have driven from Washington to Utah, to Oklahoma, to California, and never had a problem. Drives smooth and is super reliable.

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  Best Car Ever - 1995 Geo Prizm
  By Jan Sanders - August 12 - 11:12 pm

  I bought this car 12 years ago and until recently (111,000 miles) I have not done anything but oil changes and the usual things that youd expect to be done. This car has been the most reliable car I have ever owned and I wish they were still being made.