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  Great Car - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Jim - March 25 - 1:27 pm

  A great car for a beginner, not a lot of power but gets you from here to there safely. Since it was my first car ive beaten it, and it has lasted. I yank up the e-brake, do burnouts, and power shift it and it still runs the same with no problems. Very fun car to mess around in for very cheap. I got the car for 1700 with 137,000 miles on it and now im up to 153000. In this time, ive had 2 flat tires which happens to all cars, an oxygen sensor, and a new belt.

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  Dependable - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Jane Newman - March 13 - 12:24 pm

  Had it 10 years, it is 13 years old. Very few repairs, most of them recently. Great gas mileage, easy to handle, ride is smooth.

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  I loved this car - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By boo18 - February 7 - 4:50 pm

  This was my most favorite car. I only had to replace the tires and the battery. It had great gas mileage and was super dependable. It started up on the coldest days of winter without a problem. So sad that I lost it to a car accident, I was planning on keeping that car for another 100,000 miles

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  Great - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By kclguy - December 8 - 12:27 pm

  Bought it w/35,000 miles @ 11 years old from orig. owners. It has had 0 problems and is used every day. It is fully loaded so you dont feel like you are driving a econo-box.

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  Cheap reliable and keeps you happy. - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Geo Prizm LSi Driver - July 20 - 2:54 pm

  I bought it with 138K miles. I now have 176K miles, no major repair issues (knock on wood). Just normal oil changes, radiator flush, etc. Had to get a wheel bearing replaced, and one of the pulleys replaced. The Prizm is perfect for a student, first time driver, or just everyday driving. I am hoping to hit 300k before replacing this one. Drives decently through snow in the DC metro areas. If you are looking for something cheap and reliable you cant go wrong with a Geo Prizm.

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  Lasted longer than I thought - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Williamsjc12 - June 11 - 11:45 pm

  This was my first car. I bought this Prizm used at 142,000 miles 3 years ago. Its at 166,000 now and I havent had a single problem with it. I put a new battery in it because the one in it was a 6 year battery and the car was almost 10 years old. I bought it for $1600 and expected it to only last me a year or two because it was getting old. I drive over 50 miles a day and its never done anything funky, very reliable car. Its on its down side now because its getting old. But I would recommend this car to anyone. Oh and it has a Toyota Corolla engine and transmission so thats why its so great :-P Great first car for anyone!

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  A Car that does the Job - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Dude - February 12 - 9:15 pm

  This car is meant for a person who doesnt want to spend much money, and get more than what paid for. This car is great for a beginning driver, with plenty of room for the driver, and with Toyota quality.

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  225,000 miles and still going! - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By Joe - January 8 - 4:22 pm

  Hands down, this is the most inexpensive cost-to-own vehicle EVER. Its a Toyota Corolla with a Geo badge on the back. Ive owned this one for 8 years and it was a rental car in its former life. Despite that abuse, Ive done nothing aside from routine maintenance and replace the occasional worn-down part. It has never broken down one time and regularly gets 28-32 mpg. The downsides: it is a rattle machine - EVERYTHING vibrates in the car like mad! Dont buy this car if you want engine power or handling - it has neither of those. What it does have is insane reliability, cheap parts, good gas mileage and its easy to work on yourself. 300,000 miles, here I come!

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 1996 Geo Prizm
  By jan - August 29 - 6:41 pm

  This is the best car Ive ever owned. I had a corolla before the geo and the geo is better overall. Ive had it for about 6 years and Ive never brought it into the shop for anything except maintenance (oil changes, belts, brakes etc.). It is excellent on gas. I highly recommend this car. The pick up is not great but otherwise I love this car. I am so sad they stopped making it.

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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.