Used Geo Prizm for Sale

I like that the car does run and it hasn't broken. The engine is ok, gas mileage is ok (not great). The car doesn't look good but it's cheap. I would not buy it if I was not low on money, so for a low budget car it's ok.

Story

I left the window open in the Florida rain and it flooded the car.

Pros

The price is ok The AC works in general. The parts are cheap

Cons

The AC has broken in the past The seats are horrible color It makes weird sounds

1995 Geo Prizm - Dependable, fuel efficient, basic vehicle

First of all the car was inexpensive to purchase. I'm not certain that they produce this car anymore and it's a shame because it's a good, basic car for your daily commute. No it isn't fancy and not much to look at but our car is currently up to 200,000 miles and it's still taking me to and from work everyday. Gas mileage on this car is great. I get 35 mpg. It also is quite strong as it has been hit by 2 deer, at different times, and was hardly damaged at all. Ok, it definitely got dented and lost 1 head light in the encounter but both times I drove away just fine and got home safely. This car has never spent much time in the shop. It had a muffler replaced and the fuel pump but nothing else. It has been well taken car of maintenance wise by having the oil changed every 3000 miles o... (more)

Story

Nothing special to relate but this car has served us very well. It will be a sad day when we have to replace it. I will miss the roll down windows. I don't know why electric windows are seen as such a plus.

Pros

BEST feature of all is 35 mpg. Second best is how sturdy it is -- hit by 2 deer and still ran fine.

Cons

Some plastic handles and knobs have broken but it is a 1995 car. The back seats don't fold down to expand the trunk which was annoying at times.

1996 Geo Prizm - Got my money's worth!

This is one exceptional car. I've driven this car for the past 19 years logging 188,000 miles and still going strong. Only this year (2015) I had to replace the original exhaust system, which astounded the mechanic! It's very reliable, never leaving me broken down on the side of the road. The large trunk is roomy, which is great for lots of groceries or baby gear. The ride is very comfortable and can drive at least 4-5 highway road hours on one tank of gas.

Story

My husband a few years ago backed up into a dumpster while pulling out of our apartment complex parking lot and I needed a whole new bumper and trunk lid. The paint job was showing its age, so we were thinking of getting a new car anyway. Then we took the car for repair and had the entire car repainted as it was less expensive than just spot painting the repaired parts. When I picked up the ca... (more)

Pros

It went from being my "single girl" car to my "married with children" car! My favorite features besides the dark purple exterior (my favorite color) is the reliability and adaptability of this vehicle. It fit my friends in the back when I was single and now it fits my two boys' car seats! The fact that I've had this car 19 years without investing more in maintenance then I originally paid for the car is testament to how great these cars were made.

Cons

Speed pick-up is a bit slow on an incline. Also, had I know in 1996 that I'd have the car this long I would have paid extra for a CD player and power windows which were not standard back then.