Used 1992 Geo Storm Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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The Best I Ever Had
When I bought my little "monster" Storm it had a whopping 124,000 miles on it everyone I knew said get a good car. I loved it now it has 210,000 miles and the water pump has gone out in it, if this is not a good car then bring one on! I have no complaints about the car of course except the standard back seat complaint. Everyone I know will tell you I drive my little monster like there is no tomorrow and pedal to the metal, I figure if I can take it so can he (the car). I live in the SF bay area I have driven it to WA State 3 times & Reno 4 or 5 times. This car is the best I have ever owned and the best any of my friends have ever seen. I wish they still made them.
Spartan, but reliable
Bit spartan, but reliable, hatchback allows for carrying oversize items. 1.6L engine perky enough to get around nicely. I bought this car because of it's excellent used condition; not so much because I wanted a Storm, but I have never been sorry. Minus point is that the back seats are not useful, except for little children. I get 35.5 miles/gallon on 87 octane gas.
Dependable car for a budget!
Got this car as a hand me down to get through college on and it ended up being the best thing I got. Ran it from 97,000 to 120,000+ with minimal issues before I sold it in favor of a new Cavalier which ended up the worst choice of my life. Was fun to drive with the stick and sipped gas. Space on the car bites but when you need something to get you from A to B that doesn't look like you pulled it outta a junk yard this fun little car with lots of character is a great pick. In a near accident I cracked a pipe on the exhaust so mine ended up noisy and fun like a cheap sports car!
Fun to Drive Sporty Coupe
Bought my Storm used in `94 with 4500 miles. Great runner, and really fun to drive. Now with 125,000 miles, I cringe at the thought of having to replace it someday. Many fond memories from college on...
Great after all these years
Bought car 1992, Liked the size of the car. But kids never like the back seat due to the fact not enough room. Not family car
It served its time...
This car was inherited from family when I got my license. I didnt want it at all. But I have a long commute every day and its really good on gas. Revs high on the highway. Overall it has good build quality, and I can fit my wakeboard in the hatchback. Gets pretty cramped with three friends in the car. No need to lock the car (I hate these manual locks) because nobody in their right mind would steel it! ps. If ur lookin to buy 1, contact me.lol.
Fun yet practical little car
I've owned this car for over a year, and had no troubles other than the alternator breaking once. Just make sure to do the maintenance regularly and you should get many happy miles out of it. I drive it daily in the city and have taken it on long trips. The AC blows as cold as new(I had it professionally serviced with stop leak compounds), and there is plenty of power even on the highway. The car is quite small, and most adults would have trouble with the rear headroom, but the front has more than adequate space. The size is deceiving, it's small on the outside but big on the inside. When I moved to a new apartment, I didn't need to hire a van!
great car!
We bought this car from the original owner 5 years ago with 50,000 miles on it. We have done regular oil changes, replaced front brake pads, and had the belt replaced. It now has 103,000 on it and runs like new. Very quick little car. Extremely reliable. Gets 35 mpg. What more can I say? The back seat is only useful for small children. Also, alot of road noise (forget about having a conversation with anyone in the rear seat!). Otherwise, it has been an excellent car!
If only they still made them!
I bought my Storm in May '03 with 60K on it. I wasn't looking for a Storm at all, I bought the Storm mainly because it was in such excellent condition, I'm glad I bought it. The only thing I have had to do to the car is wash it, wax it, put gas in it, and change the oil. The car has alot of road noise at high speed, nothing some more sound deadening wouldn't fix. Great on gas, handling is nimble. Makes driving from point A to B something to look foward to.
Still Going......
I hate to admit it but I love this little "bubbleback" car. 2nd one I've owned in 15 years. This little thing can zip around with the best of them. Saw 125mph one time. Looks as good now as it did back in 92 and we all knew economy cars would make a come back eventually. Good mechanically. Timing belt bit the dust at 158,000. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHANGE BELT AND WATER PUMP!! I can honestly tell you it is more of a pain than its worth. All that aside it's a great car.
Super car
I purchased this car at an auction for 150.00 in May of 2003 with 147,000 on it. We now have 167,000 and still going. This is a great little car and very inexpensive to maintain and easy to work on. Total investment in this car after 20,000 is 200.00 in struts. Great mileage at 31 p/g with new plugs only!
Best First car One Could Ask For!
I just bought this car about a couple months ago for my first car and I couldn't have asked for a better vehicle! My 1992 Geo Storm might be 13 years old and have 92,000 miles on it but it runs like new and can really fly! The car is great on gas, and hasn't given me any problems yet! Bring back the Geo Storm!!! I want a 2006! lol
Amazing Vehicle
I bought my 1992 Geo Storm in October of 2005 with only 92,000 miles! I could not be happier with my little Geo. I've had no mechanical problems with my Storm at all and just parted with it at 120,000 miles and it still ran like a beauty. I recommend it to anyone looking for a first car. It will not let you down. The gas mileage is also unbelievable. I used to get about 32 mpg!!!
Steller Car!
Geo Storms are great, underrated cars. The '92-'93 Storms have nearly identical engines to Acura Integra GS models up to 2001, as they have the same horsepower. The handling is better in the Storm, and the acceleration is impressive. More horsepower than a BMW 318ti from the mid 90's. Highly reliable car; worst enemy is a bad mechanic. Driven this car ~60,000 miles in 21 months, and only had to replace the ECU for $150 (dealer), front brake pads, and the main charging wire to the alternator (due more to my overpowered stereo). Total cost: $200 in maintenance. Spoke to first owners of the car, who changed only oil and spark plugs.
100K Still Going
Enjoyed the Storm for almost 10 years. Maintained it well, and it has responded with little to no trouble. Fun to drive and is quite roomy with the use of the hatchback. Back seat is more for show, but plenty of room and comfort in the front.
92 Geo Storm GSI 1.8 4 speed automatic
Just bought this car. only problem is cannot find an egr valve for it. Other wise it runs real good and is fun to drive. If any one knows of someone who has this valvee contact me. Had a 93 geo storm 1.2 liter sold it and regreated it as it was a real screamer. This 92 is a screamer also but automatic. Will consider selling it if you are intersted. Or maby some one in Europe may have this part.
My first car...surprisingly not too shaby!
When I got my license at the age of 16 I wanted to get a Mercedes-Benz E350 and be the big shot at high school, but unfortunately reality takes over and I ended up getting a yellow 1992 Geo Storm with 105K miles on the odometer. I paid $1500 for the car and I fell in love with her as soon as I started her up. I'm 6'2" and I was surprised but I got pretty well in the driver's seat. The car was so low to the ground she reminded me of driving a go-kart as soon as I sat in her. The Geo storm was amazing on gas. I mean I was getting between 30-35mpg! It rely lacked in acceleration and I had to plant my foot on the gas peddle to get the baby going. Definitely not an ideal highway ride, but it was awesome on the back roads and city streets. The exhaust was so loud that I could barely hear my aftermarket stereo system so I had to buy an amplifier and subwoofer to drown out the excess noise. I had this car from 2005 until 2008 and I put 50K miles on it. All I had to do was change the oil and do routine maintenance. I never had to pay for any repairs whatsoever.
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