Used 1990 Geo Prizm Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Take care of it and it will last a long time.
carol97, 03/01/2014
1990 Geo Prizm 4dr Hatchback
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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.
reliable for 12 years in northeast cold
beanpotm, 07/12/2002
1990 Geo Prizm GSi 4dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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
The best car I've owned in many ways
james3363, 05/15/2004
1990 Geo Prizm GSi 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great resale value, but I'd never sell it -it's too good a car to me!
I love it.
Carol, 02/22/2022
1990 Geo Prizm 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Found this car a 90 hatchback, 5 speed in Denver. It had been in a field near Grand Junction. It must not have been used for a long time cause there was a wasp nest in the rear view mirror. I had to put in a windshield, FULL brakejob, over time, a thermostat, a radiator, muffler work cause carbon monoxide was leaking in to cabin. I wasn't even aware! If you get this car, check your muffler for rust! I had the CV joints replaced over time and a few sets of tires. All season tires not recommended. Those tires suck. Get something with some grip. I love zooming around in it. I couldn't drive it for several months due to a back injury. I got in it tonight...it fired up on the third try. I'll be driving it alot more now cause of the insane gas prices. I did the math and I swear I'm getting 37.1 mpg in town. My SUV only gets 13 mpg.😆 My old Geo has been more dependable than my new SUV. The dealer offered us $100 for it. I laughed at him and kept the Geo.