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.
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!
I bought a 1992 Geo Tracker for $1500 as a woods car. I sold my other vehicle about two months later and have never looked back. I LOVE this vehicle. It is 4 wheel drive/2 wheel drive. I live in Pennsylvania with bad winters. I have never been stuck in my Tracker. I put relatively few repairs in the car. At 235,000 miles I am doing an overhaul but only because I feel it is needed. This is by far the best car I have ever owned. It is reliable, easy to care for, goes nearly anywhere-- including off road and responds well. The miltary should build tanks so well.
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