Take care of it and it will last a long time.
carol97 on 03/01/2014
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I bought this car used in 2012. It was in bad shape when I got it due to prior owners neglect. I put a lot of work into it a little at a time. I wanted an older car I could fix up. New windshield, new brakes, new thermostat (wasn't heating up the interior of car). interior door knobs, new battery, new starter, new serpentine belt, the radiator hose had a leak but I got that fixed right away. The headlights were the old type, so I upgraded to the best bulbs on the market. The bulbs were 50 bucks each, and well worth it. It runs great now, and haven't had anymore problems with it. It is a basic car with NO computer stuff. It gets me from 'point' A to B, and I don't have a car payment.
It's 23 years old, can't be too mean...
kenwid1988 on 12/24/2012
Performance: 1
Comfort: 2
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 2
Interior Design: 2
Exterior Design: 1
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 2
Performance Rating: 1
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 4
We bought this car in 2010 for $1,000. It is thee most basic thing on the block. The only upgrade it has is it being automatic, oh and it having A/C. This poor thing has been used and abused. It has 244K miles on it. Whines like a 5 year old. But all and all, if you want to buy something that will get you to school, has nothing on it, and does not want performance, then this is for you. They are very cheap to buy. And it has Toyota parts. Good car to have if you really want to down size.
The best car purchase EVER! Still going.
bethlgrace on 05/29/2010
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
When I first bought it I was grateful that my drivers' door worked and that my car has AC, and 3 years later and real minor work done, it is still going strong and I thank GOD for that. Fuel Economy is really good and I have replaced the tires once and the windshield once and need to do it again. Utah debris on the roads is horrible. The AC still going strong, radio could be better, my car is an automatic, wish I had a stick, but oh well. My car now has 93,500 miles or so. I try to take good care of her. She gets me to work and home and not to forget from Oregon to Utah and maybe back again.
Best Car I've ever had
Mark on 11/26/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
My dad sold me this in 1997 and it's now 2008 and the car is still running great. Yes, it has needed new radiator, battery, etc but the drivetrain has been great. Highway mileage is about 40 mpg, city (San Francisco, CA) about 22. I have 199,200 miles on it. It's got rust on it (car was in Michigan from 90-2001) but the rust slowed down after moving to CA. Knock on wood but I'm hoping this car lasts me to at least 250,000 miles.
Great Car!
Nick on 10/02/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This car has been the best investment i've ever made! It has 263,500 mi and still running strong, doesn't burn oil, starts right up, even spins the tires pretty good, all while getting great gas millage! I've only replaced the exhaust manifold (cracked), and the starter. Everything else (as far as I can tell) is still straight from the factory.
Great Car
NSE on 05/08/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Over almost 12 years of service this car has never let me down. Besides going through exhaust systems every 40K miles it has never had any significant problems in almost 170K miles.
Love IT!!!
Steve on 04/10/2008
Performance: 3
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
A friend gave me this car almost two years ago. It has never let me down. A/C quit for no reason I know of, perfect one day and now nothing happens, may be a fuse or relay. Burns no oil, but has a few leaks. Rides well and is quiet. Original engine, clutch, and transmission at 222,000 miles. Gets 33 to 40 mpg in mixed driving. I love it and hope it never dies. I have had brand new cars I have not liked this much!
GREAT LITTLE CAR
greatlittlecar on 12/30/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
When I married my wife 11 years ago, she owned a 1990 geo prism. We later learned it had been previously wrecked. About two years ago (2005) I was rear-ended in it. The insurance company totaled it out, but we bought it back and repaired it. The only problem I have with this car is that it will not die. It now has over 306,000 miles on it and still runs great. I change oil every 10,000 and use the cheapest I can buy. I have did this since 100,000. I would like a new car but see no reason to get rid of our Geo.
Prizm good...
matt on 04/03/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I love this car, it's been no problem so far, and the mileage is awesome! Its' just a little 1.6 liter, but for having 152k miles on it, it drives like a champ!!
The best car I've owned in many ways
james3363 on 05/15/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Great resale value, but I'd never sell
it -it's too good a car to me!
Good College Car: Geo Prizm
smjordan on 07/02/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 2
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
I've had some problems with this used
car, but nothing is perfect. Overall,
I'd say my Prizm has been reliable and
I feel confident that it will last
forever as long as routine maintenance
is performed. Body rusts.
One of my better used vehicle purchases
ForsythSO on 05/03/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
This car has been very relable over the
years. The only problems were a
mysterious hole in the radiator one
month after purchase and the
substandard brake system. The brake
system was changed in the next year's
model so that was taken care of. I had
to have the entire brake system
overhauled twice and replace the
booster once over ten years use. But I
have been a little rough on it too.(I
found out it can go over 100 MPH)
Great First Car
firstcar on 11/07/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I agree with the other comments here.
This has been a very reliable car, I am
never concerned. The only problem I've
had with it is the rusting exhaust
system. I live in the Midwest and I've
replaced the muffler twice in the past
four years. My car has 120K miles on
it and I would drive it for another 3
years if I wasn't tired of it already.
Love My Prizms
luvmyprizms on 10/19/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought my 1st 90 Prism in 91 with 5K
miles. Gave it away in 99 with 130K
miles to a fiend in need. It ran great
and I had no major repairs. I think it
would have run until the body gave out.
Only problem was it went thru mufflers
fairly fast.
Just Won't Quit
Reb on 08/16/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I bought my Geo Prizm used with 114000
miles on it in 1994. It now has 188,000
miles and keeps on going. I live in the
upper midwest where we have lots of
snow and salt so there is moderate
rusting, but this car has been
extremely reliable. It heats up on cold
days almost immediately and has good
handling for such a light car. Great
gas mileage and the engine feels like
it's going to last forever.
reliable for 12 years in northeast cold
beanpotm on 07/12/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
bought this geo prism in 1990, new and
have had wonderful luck with it. I am a
petite female and I have always found
it was extremely comfortable to drive.
Still very responsive. I have 111,000
miles, and it was never garaged
throughout some tough winters. I now
have a little rust underneath panel,
still running great.It has never broken
down or been in accident
my car
menden on 06/25/2002
Performance: 2
Comfort: 2
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 1
Interior Design: 1
Exterior Design: 2
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 2
Performance Rating: 2
Interior Rating: 1
Reliability Rating: 1
i do not like this car it is not very
relable, comfortable, or built very
well. I would not recomnd it the only
good thing about it is its gas milage.
It often overheats or will not start on
warm muggy days.
MOST RELIABLE FOR THAT LAST 11 YEARS
Prizman on 05/01/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I purchased this car new in 1990. FOr
the last 11 years, it has been the most
reliable car I have seen. Eleven years
later, it has 245675 miles and still
going strong, original clutch, roginal
transmission!!! I sure got my money's
worth out of this car. I am sure I will
get 300Kmi with no problems.
Good Car
bigreid07 on 03/29/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This has been a very good starter car car for me. Anyone that is looking for a cheep, reliable car for their high school child needs to look at this one...unless they have really long legs!