- Fuel efficiency light came on around 75,000 miles. Mechanic hooked it up to computer and found that two EGR sensors needed to be replace. Cost about $500.
- Tires needed to be replaced at 55,000, but that's to be expected.
- Cup holder under stereo broke and fell out.
Overall, this car has had very little wrong with it in the six years I've owned it and it's very fuel efficient -- a blessing as gas prices soar. It's not the most sexy or powerful car or the best to steer, but I bought this car for reliability and it's delivered. I feel like I could easily get another 80,000 miles out of this car.
The fuel efficiency light problem was a minor headache. The mechanic had to hook it up to a computer, which cost $80 in itself. But over six years of ownership, one medium-sized repair isn't that big of deal.
Trust me you bought good. My 1996 Prizm 1.6 Auto is now at 271k, and runs very very well. I have replaced one front strut, one steering rack, and minor bits/water pump and timing belt once also. Still on original fuel pump, and engine/autobox.It is no rocket and the suspensions feels quite worn, but damn it sure has paid me back. I bought with 103k, for $3200.It owes me nothing, all I do is keep changing the oil.
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