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4.13 out of 5 stars

55,000 miles and still going strong.

JimNC, 08/04/2002
1998 Chevrolet Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
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I now have owned my 1998 Prizm since new and am very satified. It has never been to the dealer for a repair. Only gas, oil changes, and tires have been required. My only real compliant is the lack of legroom. Even with the seat all the way back I need another inch or so and I'm only 5'11". The ride is quiet and smooth for this size car - handling is a not very crisp. Average 30-31 MPG with 4-sp automatic. Not very exciting, but excellent basic transportation.

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4 out of 5 stars

You cannot kill my Prizm

Shawn, 10/21/2010
1998 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
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This is a completely honest review of my 1998 Prizm. The bad: -boring look -less than expected 4 cylinder pep -awful body roll on corners -a lot of rattles on bumpy road at 170,000 -way to loud at any speed over 70 mph the good: -unbelievable reliability -quality parts-quality -comfortable ride at 65 mph -Superior gas mileage -not a bad size overall inside -easy dash layout my Prizm refuses to die. I bought it with 150,000 miles currently has 170,000. I have done nothing but change plugs and fluid, air filter. I Punch this car at every stop, it shifts smooth every time. Engine is not bad at all performance wise for its mileage. Don't be afraid to buy one with high miles! Commuters<----buy!

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4 out of 5 stars

What's with the driver side window?

Hecktor, 09/17/2008
1998 Chevrolet Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
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I bought a 94 Prizm new and love it. So when my brother in law died, I bought his 98 Prizm. The 98 had power windows. The driver's side window broke, so my wife had it repaired, and it broke again. My paralegal has a 2000 Prizm with power windows, and her driver's side window broke as well. My 94 had manual windows, so no problem there. I love the car, but it's hell at the drive through windows at the bank and McDonald's.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

old lady's car

joeyjoejimbob, 05/16/2002
1998 Chevrolet Prizm 4dr Sedan
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I have but 2 comment; this vehicle is for people who are not endowed with height or overly big because there is very little space between the two front seat occupants. This vehicle also lacks any type of pick-up and at times feels that there are 2 squirrels on a treadmill underneath the front hood.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Solid But Bland

Jim Of Oak Creek, 09/16/2002
1998 Chevrolet Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
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The Cheverolet Prism is really a Toyota Corolla. Both cars come off the same assembly line in the Toyota/GM Plant in California. My wife has been the major driver since we bought it in 1998. The car performs adequately, gets great gas milage, and is extremely reliable. We have never had a problem with the car. The styling on the Prism/Corolla is quite bland, both inside and out. I am tall, 6'5", and can drive the car fine but it is a bit constraining. Over all, a good solid relaible car; a bit on the small side with bland syling.

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