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248k miles 14 years and now will say bye
lars, 09/05/2010
1996 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
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I bought my 96 prizm on my birthday in 1996 for $10,400 after discount and gm credit card points brand new from a dealer. Sticker was $15+k. The car now has 249k miles on it. needs clutch, tires, A/C no longer works, and new struts so I am getting ready to say goodbye. Fun to drive, 39 mpg (I laugh at people who spend all that money on a prius to save gas). Car has original engine clutch exhaust. AMAZING RUN with her and I will miss her.
it keeps going, amazing
cogdog, 10/30/2008
1996 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
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Well, what can you say about a car that starts everyday and never breaks down, year in, year out, it's hard to describe but it earns a place in your heart. My wife bought this car 6 years ago for $1000, it then had about 130K on it, many people told her, "it's a 4 banger, they don't last, you wasted your money" WRONG! it now has over 216K on it! It does not burn oil or leak oil, everything works on it! even the A/C, amazing!! This little car has won our respect, sure it's old, slow and looks rough but who cares, i just think of all the money this gem has saved me over the years and i can't believe it, wish I had a car like this long ago. The only thing we replaced was the starter/battery
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A great car
paganpink, 05/30/2009
1996 Geo Prizm 4dr Sedan
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Although my car has only 91,600 miles which is very low for a 13 year old vehicle I can safely say that its reliability is really astounding. Everything still works fine- cold air, radio/cassette, etc. etc. It simply never needs anything other than routine maintenance to be done on it, year after year after year. What a great car. And its comfortable to boot, although its not a prestigious looking car, but nonetheless they are the automotive equivalent of the Energizer bunny.
Bullet Proof Bank Account Builder
MPLSSTEVEO, 07/07/2002
1996 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
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This is by far the best vehicle you can buy for the money. No, it's not a thrill to drive, but it's easy, quiet, smooth, rides like a larger Camry (kinda looks like one, too!) Good power for the size, especially with the 1.8L engine and the 4-speed auto. Never had one problem. Due to time-gone-by, I've had to replace the battery and break pads 1 time. yes, I said ONCE in 100,000 miles. i do regular oil changes and scheduled maintenance, but that is it. If you need cheap reliable transportation that's not embarrasing to drive, this is the one!
My car
Jennifer Queen, 09/10/2002
1996 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr Sedan
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My vehicle is very good on gas mileage. The only thing that I don't like, is that it doesn't have alot of horse power. Since I've had my car it has never given me any trouble.