1990 Geo Tracker LSI review from North America
"Cheeper to run and repair than a Jeep, can go the same places"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had engine rebuilt.
Added Calmini 3" lift and replacement suspension
Power Steering and tilt steering column from 93 Tracker
Full calmini skid plates.
93 Tracker 12 bolt rear axle, with 5:12 gears and ZOR crab installed
Ford aluminum rims, with 10.50 X 31 BFG AT's
5:12's and axle housing from newer Tracker installed
Manual hubs installed in place of auto hubs
Installed luggage rack from S10 Blazer, narrowed to fit
CB Radio and CD/Radio with USB port installed, can play digital music off road without CD skip using USB port.
Replaced front hood, LF Fender, painted Finder, grille & F & R Bumpers.
General comments?
Tracker is a 2 Dr hardtop, which was in sad shape when I bought it for $900, as a project and toy. It has a 3 speed GM Turbo Hydro. Went with the differential gears from a manual transmission tracker so I could more easily run 31" tires. This vehicle (a re-badged Suzuki Sidekick) has never let me down. All the modifications or rebuilds listed above are to make it a more capable off road vehicle. The engine did blow a head gasket so with over 200,000 miles I decided to have the engine rebuilt. It had had an under hood fire which is why I got it so inexpensively. Numerous trips to wrecking yards found me all of the parts necessary to replace burned items under the hood and dash. Hope to add a cage, aftermarket F & R bumpers, and a winch, along with protection for the rocker panels in the future. Intend to keep it for a long time.
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| Any condition, anywhere! |
| Great economical vehicle for everyday travel |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 207000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki XL-7 |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2008 |