1999 Chevrolet Prizm Consumer Reviews

Reliable Cutie

Written by: Bahadir on 07/20/2005

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I needed a car to get me from point A to point B. My Prizm has a nice design, and is pretty quick with a Japanese engine and drivetrain. I thank Chevy for the decision. Best idea ever--no problems. Only changing oil was enough.

Favorite Features

Reliability. Nice design for a midsize four door.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing

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Gives me what I have expected and more

Written by: Burak on 07/20/2005

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This car is absolutely the best. Reliable, with enough quickness and a nice design (better than his sister Corolla). For a mid-size sedan, it gives what you expect. There are some small design details, but they don't matter. I think Corolla saw that market is going to Prizm, than decided not to give the engine and drivetrain to Chevy. And they stopped the line after '02. How sad.

Favorite Features

Nice colors, Comfy seats, I am 6'4" and I fit:) Reliability

Suggested Improvements

Maybe the place of cup holders and a armrest .

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Great Gas Mileage/Reliable Car

Written by: Mike Steidemann on 09/27/2004

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr LSi Sedan

Review

I have owned two Chevy Prizms. One was a 1998 automatic and the one I own now is the 1999 5 speed LSI. I liked both cars, but I found that the automatic only averaged about 30 MPG while the stickshift averaged about 32.5 miles per gallon. Both cars were very reliable for me. I would suggest either version for a budget tight driver. The Prizm was also built on the same line as the Toyota Corolla and they are basically the same car.

Favorite Features

The MPG this car achieves makes is well worth the price. Also, as I said before, it is the same car as the Toyota Corolla - which sells for about $1000 more for the exact same car!

Suggested Improvements

Not really room for improvement. This is the car for the buyer that wants a very reliable car that gets great gas mileage. My only complaint is that they no longer make new versions of this car. I think 2002 was it's last year.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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2nd Prism

Written by: roedl161 on 07/11/2004

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr LSi Sedan

Review

This is my 2nd Prism. My first lasted 10 years with no major problems. This Prism is now 4 years old and makes noises the last one didn't. I have also had it into my mechanic oftener for wobbles at higher speeds, a problem which has never been completely solved. Car just dosen't seem as well made as my first one. Thanks for this site to air opinions.

Favorite Features

Lights automatically change from running lights to driving lights when it gets dark enough.

Suggested Improvements

The cigarette lighter where I plug in my cell phone cannot be used on trips if two people have drinks, because its placed directly under drink holder. There are no drink holders in back seat, like no one is supposed to sit there.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Prizm is a GREAT car!

Written by: TheHeat on 03/08/2004

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I really can't say enough about this car. I've owned Hondas, Nissans, a Mazda, and many other foreign and domestic autos and this is absolutely in the top three, heck it may be number 1 overall! Just an awesome, reliable and economical Corolla clone. Think I'll keep it for a LONG time!

Favorite Features

Reliability and fuel efficiency.

Suggested Improvements

Hard to think of any. Maybe a bit more padding in the seats.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Reliable

Written by: NJ Driver 1999 on 02/17/2004

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Bought new and after 70000 miles still love it. No breakdowns or problems, just regular maintenance.

Favorite Features

Overdrive on the 4 speed auto makes it fly uphill passing cars with more powerful engines.

Suggested Improvements

Chevy should continue to sell it. Nothing else is wrong with it.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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review of 1999 Prizm

Written by: MAUREEN on 05/21/2003

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Overall, this is a very good car for general transportation and for individuals and small families. My model is pretty basic, but has enough frills to get by (radio, AC, power brakes/steering, automatic trans). The gas mileage is a plus. This car makes for good, reliable, affordable, fuel- efficient transportation.

Favorite Features

Handles well, good gas mileage, good AC, able to change tone of radio, driver's cosmetic mirror

Suggested Improvements

Would like a lower seatbelt adjustment so as not to hit across my neck when buckled in. Would like the seatbelt holder to be further away from side of seat. The buckle digs into my thigh. Not much elbow room between passenger and window in front seat.

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Reliable Car

Written by: Sankrit on 05/19/2003

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr LSi Sedan

Review

I bought the car new in January 1999. It was custom built to my specifications. Except for regular oil change I had absolutely no problem with this car. It has been extremelt reliable.

Favorite Features

Reasonably good gas mileage. The 60-40 back seat split is very useful. There is storage space for 12 compact disks.

Suggested Improvements

The space in the back seat is extremely cramped. Chevy has discontinued this model. I wonder whether Chevy thinks that the reliablity is so good that they can not sell many cars!

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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A Very Nice Little Car

Written by: Syracusan17 on 05/04/2003

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I have a base model with a 5 speed manual, air conditioning, cassette, tilt wheel, side airbags, ABS, and alloy wheels. I have had ZERO problems in a year of ownership. I STOLE this car- a comparable Toyota Corolla (the same car) with more miles and less options was selling for $3000 more! Looks good, and feels solid. Tires are the weak point- the stock Goodyears were terrible. I upgraded to 185/60-14 Yokohama Avid T4's and the car is far more stable. The cost cutting is apparent in the sheet metal, though: it dents and dings extremely easily. Overall a trouble free, enjoyable piece of point-to-point transportation.

Favorite Features

The engine. For a 2400 lb car, the 120 hp motor zips this thing along pretty well. The five speed definately helps, too.

Suggested Improvements

The most frustrating feature is the cup holder- anything taller than an airline soda can COMPLETELY blocks the radio. DUMB! Stock tires are garbage, but that was easily remedied.

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Wonderful little car

Written by: Jackpinejack on 03/24/2003

Vehicle

1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4 Dr LSi Sedan

Review

This is, after all, a Toyota Corolla with a Chevy badge, and I'm a Corolla nut. I just want a car that doesn't ever want or need to be fixed, and this Prizm/Corolla fits the bill. Too bad Chevy has dropped the line -- I guess they were embarassed that they junk-pile small models they make (I once owned a ghastly Vega) can't compare. Reliable Reliable Reliable.

Favorite Features

Comfortable enough, and it never breaks, good mileage. I bought a second one (2002 model) last year as it was being phased out.

Suggested Improvements

Start selling it again, Chevy.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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