1991 Geo Prizm Review
1991 Geo Prizm Review
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Geo Prizm types
- Hatchback
- Sedan
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Horsepower is up to 102 on base models and 130 on GSi models.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Geo Prizm 4dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$155/mo for Prizm Base
Prizm Base
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1991 Geo Prizm.
5 star(55%)
4 star(34%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(8%)
1 star(0%)
38 reviews
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4 out of 5 stars
Take care of it and it will last a long time.
carol97, 03/01/2014
1990 Geo Prizm 4dr Hatchback
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.
5 out of 5 stars
The Phatty G-Ride
The Planet, 09/02/2004
1991 Geo Prizm GSi 4dr Sedan
This is quite possibly the greatest
car ever built. It handles like a
Porsche, and has the sophistication of
a Crown Vic. I will continue to buy
these cars for the rest of my life,
even if they are now made by Chevy. I
do wish that Geo was still around,
because there is much pride beaming
from the faces of Geo owners when they
look at their grill and see that …
geodesic-esque symbol that
sreams, "Hey look at me! I am
QUALITY!"
4.25 out of 5 stars
Almost a quarter million miles
chuck, 01/31/2008
1991 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
Bought this car used from sister in law in 2002. Have put very little maintenance into it but it seems like the engine will run forever, never fails even in cold desmoines winters. Great gas mileage, only thing is need to replace exhaust pipes cat converter, just can't seem to justify getting a newer car when this keeps going and going, I love my geo!
5 out of 5 stars
Still driving my 1990 Geo Prizm
Wayne Trail, 09/13/2018
1990 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
Here it is 2018 and the car is still going strong. Never stranded me. 238000 miles. (To the Moon!) The Edmunds menu below only goes back to 1990. I bought the car in October of 1989.
**it is 2020 and Edmunds sent me a message to update my review. I am still driving my little Geo Prizm and I still love it.
**2021 and still going. I've been driving it for more than half my … life.
**2022 had the head gasket replaced, but it's still rolling. Still my commute car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Geo Prizm, so we've included reviews for other years of the Prizm since its last redesign.
1991 Prizm Highlights
Hatchback
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 27 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $155/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger2 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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