1992 Geo Prizm review from North America
"It was truly a very reliable and fun car to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to change the alternator around 150,000 miles.
The exhaust manifold needed to be changed around 120,000 miles. It had a crack in it.
Around 200,000 miles I could not pass inspections because of poor emission numbers. I tried many "remedies" but they did not work.
The ceiling cloth started to sag around 85,000 miles.
The plastic hardware (door and window handles, etc.), after 4 years of ownership, started to break.
General comments?
This car was one of the most reliable cars that I ever owned.
The car has a manual transmission. It is very responsive. I never had to replace the clutch.
The Prizm has an incredible pick-up. It handled very well in traffic. I never had to be concerned about getting away from any eighteen wheelers.
I owned the car from 1993 to 2007, 14 years. I will be parting from it this year. I have not really used it for about eight months.
I have a new car now. I didn't want to spend the money to keep the Geo going after the 232,000 miles that it gave me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 128 miles |
| Most recent distance | 232000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2007 |