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#312 of 1320 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 1320 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 1320 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 1320 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 1320 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 1320 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 1320 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
#319 of 1320 by eneth Jan 06, 2001 (4:18 am)
You trade maintenance costs for liveability and for reliability and durability. The Prizm is a much more refined, easy-to-live-with car than is the Cavalier. It will, with proper maintenance, far outlast the average Cavalier - 100,000 mile maintenance intervals may sound great, but in many cases, a Cavalier won't make it that far, nor is that type of service interval realistic.   I'll venture to say that in 100,000 miles of driving, the repairs to a Cavalier will end up costing more than the maintenance on a Prizm.
#320 of 1320 Thanks for the explanation do u know by tommy100 Jan 06, 2001 (2:41 pm)
if the 1.6l engine is ruined if timing belt slips and breakes.i've been told it may or may not if not $400 est if it did it could be up to $1800 which i dont have either im a poor 21 year old.my mechanic told me its definetly the belt but wont know till next week if it damaged the motor?i still owe about $2500 o the prizm up till now i cant complain and i also noticed a valve clerance adjustment that wasnever done can that cause problems ,any advice thanks tommy
#321 of 1320 why didnt they use timing chains on by tommy100 Jan 06, 2001 (2:49 pm)
92-97?prizms seems like that would be more durable any ideas?

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