1992 Geo Tracker review from North America
"Excellent and economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 128.000 the clutch was replaced. Cost $700.00
Front Brakes were replaced at 132,000. Cost $500.00.
Currently needs a water pump at 160,000 miles.
At 160,000 it needs the muffler replaced.
At 160,000 it needs the rear brake shoes replaced.
At 128,000 the shifter had a tiny leak. Did not bother repairing it.
The transmission has been making some "noise" since it was purchased, however, it doesn't seem to effect the transmission's performance.
General comments?
My 1992 Geo Tracker's engine runs excellent.
When purchased, it got 32.4 miles per gallon.
After having emissions modifications, in California, the car got 28.2 miles per gallon. Still good for the engine miles.
The car climbed up steep San Francisco hills, in 2nd gear, easily.
I drove the car from Florida to California in 4 days, at approximately 60-65 miles per hour through burning deserts, and steep mountains, and the car ran flawlessly.
The short body length makes it easy to find parking spaces, and turn in traffic.
Acceleration is good in lower gears.
The convertible roof is awkward, and tricky to remove, at first, but after a couple of tries it gets easier.
The convertible roof has held up well.
The heater doesn't work very good.
The body looks like it isn't more than a year old. The paint and finishe have held up excellent.
The car handles good on "bumpy" roads. The car seems to "roll" through the bumps rather than "shaking".
The steering is tight and responsive.
I prefer the handling of the Tracker to a Jeep, which I've owned in the past.
It's unusual looks make it easy to find in a large parking lot.
It's the best used car I've ever owned, and would buy another Tracker without thinking twice, although the new ones are a little bit overpriced. People are quick to notice the sportiness of my Tracker and often make comments. The comfort is fairly good, and the visibility is very good, as well!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2001 |

