1994 Geo Prizm review from North America
"Reliable, reliable, reliable. Best $1500 I've spent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radio has a short in it that causes it to turn off whenever I drive over a pothole or bump in the road.
The cover around the stick-shift had come out of place, this was fixed with a small screw to hold things in place.
Seats are too rugged and durable to be comfortable for prolonged car rides.
General comments?
The quality of this car is excellent, both inside and out. Toyota manufactured this generation of the Prizm ('93-'97) and most parts are the same as in the Corolla. Toyota's reliability shows here.
The manual transmission is a joy to drive and the engine is quick and responsive for being as small as it is.
The materials used on the interior of the car are stellar in terms of durability.
I purchased the car sight unseen in Chicago for $1500. Flew into Chicago and drove the Geo back to Birmingham, Alabama with 0 problems whatsoever.
Gas mileage is excellent for a 16 year old car! 35MPG hwy/28 city.
I bought the car because I needed something to commute to the University and back every day, and this is the most reliable and cost-efficient solution to that.
You won't be turning any heads, but you'll turn it over every time you turn the key, and that's a great thing if you're a broke college bloke.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2009 |