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#309 of 1322 jeffreyw1 by regfootball Dec 23, 2000 (10:12 pm)
you won't get much if any negative comments about this car. Remember this car was designed and engineered by Toyota.   it is extremely well built. I have a 99 prizm of which nothing has gone wrong. It has been flwless from day one as far as build quality.   the motor is strong and powerful for a car this size and is ultra smooth.   My negative comments would be limited to... small inside (duh, its a small car and I am finding I would like to go back to a bigger car). brakes could be a tad stronger stock tires suck. soft suspension and steering sould be quickened. heater warms slow in winter compared to larger cars.   Minor stuff. If I sell it soon, I would just simply be doing so to get a bigger car, like a Taurus. Otherwise it is a fine car.
#310 of 1322 New 01 Prizm Lsi gas mileage question by uvula Dec 26, 2000 (9:33 am)
In July I bought a new 01 Prizm Lsi 4 speed A/T, loaded, and am wondering what I should get for gas mileage. I'm getting around 28 - 29 highway (I keep it steady between 55 - 65, that is, not fluctuating, but at a constant speed within this range). City I get about 23 - 24 no matter how conservatively I drive. There seems to be a VERY slight rough idle when stopped in Drive or Park. Any comments appreciated.
#311 of 1322 CALM DOWN EVERYONE! by iperkins Dec 30, 2000 (7:42 pm)
everythings okay for all of you out there crying over the engine whining in the 98-01 prizm. thats normal. For anyone considering buying a prizm, Pros- good fit and finish, Superior ride for its class, lively engine. Cons-
#312 of 1322 CALM DOWN EVERYONE! by iperkins Dec 30, 2000 (7:44 pm)
Everythings okay for all of you out there crying over the engine whining in the 98-01 prizm. thats normal. For anyone considering buying a prizm, Pros- good fit and finish, Superior ride for its class, lively engine. Cons- CHEAP TIRES! to describe the base radio in a word, CRAP. Everything else is built pertty well in this car. Overall, Great car.
#313 of 1322 New Owner by gabagooo Jan 03, 2001 (7:05 am)
Hello. I just purchased a reddish (I am not sure of the exact color - red with a tinge of orange) 1999 Prim with a gray interior. It has 18,200 miles, three speed transmission, a/c, and the dealer agreed to replace the basic radio unit with a am/am cassette. I paid $10125 minus tax and plates. I looked at approx. 15 cars and I kept comming back to the Prim. It isn't the most exciting car, but it will be reliable. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this virtual community. Your comments on this message board helped me to arrive at my decision. I look forward to my Prim ownership and continued participation in this on owning discussion.
#314 of 1322 New Prizm Noise by cpan13 Jan 04, 2001 (5:43 pm)
I purchased a new 00 Prim in August. Initially had funny, rhythmic "wuh wuh wuh" noise from engine at around 1200rpm/idling. Dealer said it was "normal" noise. Now at 7000miles, cannot hear it inside the cabin, but has rhythmic "pfh pfh pfh" noise when listening to engine outside. Is this a "normal" noise other Prim's have? Anyone else have this noise?   My A/I light is also ALWAYS on when you are on Window Defrost mode - should it be?   When I first start my car, it idles at 1400-1600rpm for 2 minutes before dropping down to 900-1100. Is that normal? (Oh, I live in Michigan where it's been 0 degrees)
#315 of 1322 cpan13 by wenyue Jan 05, 2001 (12:10 pm)
Can't tell you about your Prizm's engine noise. I have a 99 Corolla LE. And I live in Ann Arbor. So not too far from ya.   I can't recall hearing any rhythmic noises. Engine is louder when it's cold, but once it has warmed up, you can not hear it inside the car until about 40 mph.   As for the idle speed. 1400-1600 rpm is normal. It's programed to idle at higher speed until the engine warms up. Because a cold engine produce is when it's least efficient, that's why it's programed to idle higher to warm up faster. It's listed in the Toyota's owner's manual, don't know about Chevy's. Once it's warmed up (you can watch the engine temperature gauge), the idle speed should drop to just below 1000 rpm.
#316 of 1322 prizm by dakota2000 Jan 05, 2001 (8:31 pm)
For what it's worth i'd recommend the prizm to anyone.I bought it over it's twin the Corolla because i saved about $1000.(bought it new in'96 for$12,000. a/c 5speed am/fm rear defog....can get the same car for the same or less today because everyone still wants suv's)Now with 60,000 miles i have done nothing but preventive maintenance(oil every 3k,new tires,tune up,one tie rod end).You will lose a little on resale(if you are like me resale value means little when you keep them for 8-10years) but in general you will pay less to begin with.Great little car!!
#317 of 1322 95 geo prizm timing causes major engine damage by tommy100 Jan 06, 2001 (2:54 am)
Its hard to beleive but my prizm w/88k finally broke 2 days ago all of a sudden,started runnung bad smelled like burning rubber, a sqeal then died,starts bud smells then dies dad said most likely timing belt,i can exept that but then the mechanio said the engine was most likely,ruined?bent valves,pistuz? it ran perfect till then,is my engine realy damaged cause of belt/slipage breakage?oh its a 95 1.6l manual.Help he said about 2 grand to "rebuild the motor to manufacures specs"Any sugesstions
#318 of 1322 why does geo prizm reqire more maint.than gm? by tommy100 Jan 06, 2001 (3:16 am)
i was looking through my g-friends owners book at her replacement intervals for her 95 cavalier i have a 95 prizm both caomrable size and class of cars, hers does not reqire half the stuff mine does, especially the timing belt but also no valve clreance adjustment,rotor,cap,wires,drive belts,i thought toyota engines were more technically advanced her cavalier is as old as mine w/pretty same almost 90k, my boken timing belts could cost up to 2,000 to repair,sounds like gm makes a more thoughfull 4cyl engine design,a belt that can ruin the engine if it breaks, come on toyota (geo,whatever this car is)gm,toyota,or geo

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