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A great reliable car
great car, 11/30/2007
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Prizm (1.8L 5speed) with 79,000 miles on it. I'm writing this review because it finally died. I have 244,500 miles on it and the engine still runs like new. Transmission just went out so going to retire this car. This car has never had anything but expected things needed to it (brakes, starter, etc.). This many miles and everything was still working, power windows, locks, sunroof, the air conditon. I would recommend this car to anybody.
Reliable, Durable, and Cheap!
golfingirl, 09/02/2010
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I never thought I would like this car, after having a Mercedes-Benz prior to this one. I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I have had the car for a year and a half and have never had to do a single repair! I drive it everyday, and I fill up my gas tank about once every three weeks, for about $28 bucks. Can't beat that! I drive it on dirt roads and tote my German shepherd in the back. Nothing phases this car!
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Kortan Kukrer, 09/17/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from dealer at july 2001 with 51.000 miles. Now the engine has 140.000 miles. (I`m a courier. I drive 70 k miles a year) In this period I got the belts and brake pads changed. My car is 5 speed. I never had a automatic. I hate the automatics. The clutch is still original not in very bad condition. The only problem happened was alternator. I use synthetic mobil 1 oil ever 3.000 miles. There is no leak at the engine. Engine runs just perfect. I still can not believe how a car can be this perfect. I recommend this car to everybody. It is a reliable car.
Got a Good Deal
prizm_SF, 03/14/2007
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my LSi used. It was two years old, but only had about 12k on it. It rides similar to a '92 Corolla, but perhaps with stiffer suspension. Interior is a little cheaper and less practical than a Corolla, but heck for $10k, I have AC, sunroof with tilt that the Corolla LE didn't have, power windows. Engine has been very reliable. It is March 07 and the engine is still fairly quiet when idling and it accelerates fairly smoothly. I did have some electrical issues - power windows malf, radio/clock lite out, speedometer busted, alternator. But it still runs confidently with minimum maintenance. If I only had $1,000 to buy a reliable used car, this would be a killer deal.
Best Car Ever
Geo Fan, 10/21/2005
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my Geo for 13 yr's and driven it 235K miles. It has been a terrific car!!! SO VERY RELIABLE! GREAT GAS MILEAGE! AFFORDABLE REPAIRS ON THE RARE OCCASIONS THEY'RE NEEDED! There's not enough space to tell you how much we love this car and how great it has been for our quality of life - leaving us with $$$ for graduate school, vacations, house payments, etc. Much of its life we drove it commuting in Chicago. Now we live in the Rocky Mtn's and, while it gets around great on the winter roads with studded tires, it lacks the ground clearance needed for our super snowy rural driveway, so we're replacing it with an SUV :( Thanks for the memories Prizm!
Fun and Frugal
DaveP, 05/08/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
From the beginning, this car was just right -- sporty for a family car, yet comfortable and easy on gas. It always impressed me as nimble on the coast and in the mountains, and twice kept me out of accidents by handling "at the speed of thought" -- once in traffic, once at night, avoiding a deer. Now my son's car, it just keeps on being reliable.
And going, and going......
Tarod, 07/28/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great little car, bought used for $2,400 with 120,000 miles. Only had to replace an alternator, and the shocks in the 65,000 miles we put on it. Took two of us from Oklahoma to Chicago with no problems twice, and many other trips with superb gas mileage. Very cold air and comfort level that ignores its price and entry-car level status. The engine is a bit underpowered, requiring well thought out passing manouvers, (it helps to punch off the A/C before hand too. Heh.) No sqeaks or rattles through 180,000 miles, before I traded her in. Actually fun to drive despite the lack of power. I miss the gas mileage. Great little car.
great car!
garythe geo, 08/01/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
bought this car new and to date i have replaced the following parts: wiper blades, brake shoes, alternater, tires. thats it!!!! this has been the most trouble free car that i have ever owned. the car still looks great and drives like new. we also have a 97 prism with 97,000 miles, only replaced the tires- why mess with near perfection?
Bad Car Day
Khrystie, 08/30/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
From the day I recieved this Car I have had to install a new alternator, starter 2 transmissions, and now the engine leaks and it cant run because of a valve problem . Think twice before getting this year, of a car, 93 Geo's bad any other year ok.
Runs too well to let go
Prizm Commuter, 11/01/2002
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I want a new car, but can't justify it. This car costs almost nothing to maintain and provides reliable transportation. Bought the car new in '93 and average 10k miles a year. I get 30-32 mpg during my daily commute on local roads and 37+ on the interstate. Replaced the alternator twice (now with lifetime replacement from dealership) and the brake pads up front. I need to repair the falling headliner. Oh, and the dome light has been a pain from the beginning. I did have to replace the rear speakers and the stereo display no longer lights. Outside of that, I have no complaints!
CP #4
ChasP, 08/11/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Extreamly well built. Minor repairs, even after 9 years. Still very peppy for 110,000 miles.
I can't believe my dad bought this car
Radish, 10/13/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My parents have spent approx. $800 on repairs for this car. Acceleration, horsepower is poor. Something is draining the battery on the car. This car has stalled in my school parking and a major road during rush hour. DO NOT BUY A GEO PRISM, BUY THE COROLLA, IT IS CHEAPER IN THE END.
I Miss My Prizm
MFW, 10/11/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really liked this car! It wasn't very exciting, but just about everything about it was done very well. I also think the styling is much better than nearly any other compact sedan out there. Mine was totaled a week ago and I miss it. I'll probably look for another one just like it, but a few years newer.
energizer bunny
girl-dog-car, 01/13/2003
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when I was in graduate school and for 140,000 miles and 10 years, it's been consistently reliable. Every year I waited for problems to give me a good excuse to buy a new car, but it keeps on going! Repairs have been extremely minimal, and only regular maintenance required.
Great Little Car
grburkh, 03/03/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive 134 miles/day to/from work. Currently has 248,900 miles and still climbing. Regular maintenance, replaced struts at 240,000 miles (wow), very minor new parts: alternator, battery, stereo/tape, and minor manifold weld (original muffler and tailpipe). As of last week, worst fuel mileage was 31 mpg!! Plan on buying new one in July 2002. The last year for Chevy/Prizm.
Dependable
Greg Robinson, 08/23/2003
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a good car. I have 89000 miles on it and hope to get another. Other than changing a starter at 64000 miles and I just changed the exhaust manifold. I would consider buying another Toyota product {This car is not a Chevy}.
Good car
Jenforyfuss, 08/27/2003
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was a great car, very reliable and took two rear-endings and one driver's side impact accident in five years and kept going strong. I pushed it with the number of miles I put on for my work, but with normal maintenance it performed very well.
good little car
seobarrat, 02/02/2004
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had purchased this car used a few years ago and was amazed with the quality of this small and understated little car. At 11 years and many miles later it handles and runs great. In regards to fuel, it takes so little to money fill this little car.If you search for a little quaint and dainty car this is a gem.
VERY, VERY RELIABLE LITTLE CAR
oatmealboys, 08/19/2004
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's so great to see so many reviews that share my opinion on this wonderful vehicle! I wanted to buy a car that would NEVER fail me, and almost a decade later, the Prizm has consistently shown it's up to the task! Regular oil changes and routine maintenance keep my Prizm humming like it just rolled off the lot. I might even get it repainted.
Just WOW...
Ryan, 11/13/2005
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been beaten on for 13 years! It has 237,000 miles on it with hardly any problems other than the body starting to rust from salt! Best longest lasting car i've seen on the road for this price! No problems! Maybe I just got lucky?
Great car for the money
pleasantly surprised, 06/27/2006
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 2 years ago and haven't regretted it at all. I've had no problems except Ic had to replace the timing belt when the car hit 176k miles. You can ride this car into the dirt and it will still run great for you. With about 190k miles i get an average of 33 mpg (city and highway miles). This is a great car for the price.
I love my Geo!
somesara, 04/01/2003
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is flat out a great car. I'm a graduate student, and consequently I don't have a lot of money to spend on car repairs. My Geo was relatively trouble free and completely reliable. Only repair was a damaged coil at about 102,000. Unfortunately an idiot sixteen year-old girl plowed into my Geo Prizm the other day, so now I'm looking for a new Prizm. But if you want a nice car and don't have a lot of money to spend, definitely go with the Prizm LSi.
not bad
not bad, 05/17/2003
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i got my prizm new in 1993, i always thought it looked better than its corrola counterpart. my biggest mistakes were that i didnt get the power window and locks option, and the bigger 1.8 engine. besides two alternator's and a starter replacement it's been very reliable. the brakes have always worked well, but have noticed a more spongey feel to them lately.inside the dash and instrument panels well placed and look good. overall this car has been worth it.
Inexpensive Transportation
BrownEyedBrad, 11/26/2007
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been extremely reliable and enjoyable to drive since I bought it. I've driven almost 15k miles in the past year and a half and it's required little maintenance considering the car's age. For a 1993, it has not shown it's age in terms of styling and reliability. The exhaust system and rocker panels, however, have succumbed to rust and require more money to repair (along with a failing speedometer and shock absorbers) than I care to have to spend and am replacing it. I've named him Zippy because it truly is a zippy little car with great features for such a low price tag, especially for a 1993!
solid little car
Rick in KC, 12/23/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I hate to sell this car, but it's getting elderly, and my kids are growing too big for the back seat. It's been fun, reliable transportation, and not bad looking, either. One of my favorite cars ever.
One of the family
rayban, 02/06/2003
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
bought our Prizm just before our first child... 4 children later, and 156,000 miles of driving everywhere our Prizm is still running without problem. All we ever did is regular maintenance outside of replacing an alternator. (after 8 years) this is a very reliable car.
Pretty Good Vehicle
Cindee, 06/16/2003
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Geo was my fave of all my vehicles, I would DEFINATELY tell someone to buy one. I have had my jeep almost 10 years now it has broken down 1 time because of a timing belt, and that is it!!!!!!!!!!! VERY reliable vehicle, BUY ONE!
Hope It Lasts Another 10 Years
Mr. Boffo, 07/07/2003
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it in 1996 with 24000 miles on it; It now has 182,000 miles on it. Besides new brakes and tires, the only other thing I've had to replace is the starter. I change the oil every 5,000 miles; otherwise I hope it lasts another 10 years because it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned. Surprisingly comfortable driving it on the highway about 600 miles a week.
Excellent Compnact Car
Cargovan, 08/23/2015
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1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car brand new. Everything was spectacular on the car as well as the performance. The car wasn't equipped with much gadget back then, as for today's car. No major headache from the car as far as the engine and transmission. This car is a Toyota Corolla Version of American. All it was needed was the routine maintain. At last with about 110,000 miles, I had to let it go. The buyer now probably still has the car.
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187,000 and still going strong!!
sief, 03/27/2002
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car still looks great! Everyone says how small it is but my husband, son, an I fit with all the stuff we bring to grandmas' houses (2.5 or 5 hours) no problem. I would say the 187,000 miles are half highway and half city. I replace the tires and brakes every few years. The manifold has cracked a few times, the radio went out several years ago, and the heater just blows warm air now, but otherwise no major repairs or replacements. If they still made them, I would buy another in a heartbeat!
Financial burden
Broke student, 03/30/2002
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this vechile for 4 years exactly. The first year I had no problems but by the second year I needed a brand new alternator, then recently got a whole new brake system and the final straw was after spending all this money on maintaining this vechile the engine blows on me-- now only has 2 cylinders. Save yourself the headache. I wish I did.
PrizmGurl
PrizmGurl, 10/03/2017
1993 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My family bought a Geo Prizm in March '93, special ordered and drove it until 2005. It was gonna be my car once I got my license, but the bottom was too rusted out. We got 178,615 miles and the car was still mechanically sound, except for the rotors. It was completely reliable, unless there was some problem with it, like starter or alternator. All it ever needed was maintenance, except when the clutches burned after my dad had it in 2 instead of D when it was a year old. Ours was Polynesian Green and it was a beauty as a young car, before the rust. It was soooo good we got a 2nd Prizm in '02 and 3 years later my dad got a 2nd '02, after our Geo left the road. More about them in the '02 Chevy Prizm reviews.
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Kryptonite
billyjo, 12/23/2002
1993 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
These suckers are built to last a minimum of 10 years. I have owned other dependable cars like the original VW bug. But nothing compares to this thing.It just goes and goes. I am now at 210,000 miles. I have been waiting for the muffler to fall off for 5 years. I have been waiting for the AC compressor to fail for 7 years. The only reapirs I have made are: 1 new starter, 3 batteries, tires and oil change every 3500 miles. But in 34 years of driving this is the most amazing car I have ever had.