1996 Geo Prizm review from North America
"Best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much!
Replaced brake pads, starter at ~150K
Replaced Water pump at ~160K
Replaced clutch and one O2 sensor at 175K.
I absolutely drove the you-know-what out of this car- it was unbelievable. It NEVER, EVER broke down.
General comments?
This is by far and away the best car I have ever owned. I could not kill it no matter how hard I drove it- total repair costs were minimal- the most expensive thing was the clutch, which lasted close to 200K- I can't complain.
I traded this car in recently because the valve seals were going. I would absolutely buy another prism- not to mention that the fuel economy was excellent- close to 40mpg!
The previous owner treated this car really badly, and it STILL ran very well for me for five years.
If you find one, buy it.. that's all I have to say. I have NO complaints. It's not fancy or fast, but it's economical and extremely reliable and safe... a great value for your dollar.
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| Nice reliable car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 204000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2007 |