1991 Geo Tracker review from North America
"This is a cheap, tough, sporty toy!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just a little through rust in spots on the floorboards, surface rust on bottoms of doors, but the car was previously a beach toy and was full of sand and shows remnants of salt.
Typical wear and tear, rattles and mechanical looseness of a 16 year old car.
Haven't had to repair anything yet; I have only owned it one month.
Was told by the used car dealer that the Tracker was towed behind a motor home, that the rear end was replaced and that the high mileage was mostly tow miles.
General comments?
Great sporty fun to drive! Nimble, with a tight turning radius. Kidney-buster, not suitable for a soothing cross-country tour.
My $1200 winter toy (to keep my 37 year old Fiat Spider out of the snow and salt!)
Better than the Ford Escort wagon on gas.
Would not let it be my teenager's car because of lack of airbag, slight tendency to rollover and poor crash ratings.
Surprisingly well-made comfortable seats for an otherwise cheap interior.
Fun convertible top. Inconvenient to use back tailgate though because you have to unzip the rear window to swing out the tailgate.
Recommended Reviews:
  | OK, if you want to perform repairs yourself |
| It's a great little SUV for both getting to and from work as well as having fun in the mud |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 173000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1736000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2007 |