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#447 of 1322 95 Geo Prizm by jeevcy May 21, 2001 (1:36 pm)
I am looking at a manual 95 Prizm LSI for USD 2750. It has 103K on it. Is it a good deal? The car is a very clean car with the original owner sale.   The other option is a 98 Hyundai Elantra [Auto] with 66K on it. This offer is for USD 3500. This doesn't seem to be a clean car as it has some rental history and 3-4 owners. The existing owner is selling it to me within a month of purchase. Also, Hyundai's reputation ain't brilliant....   What is the resale value of a manual stick to the auto transmission?   Pl. Advise.
#448 of 1322 reply to 443 by artur80 May 24, 2001 (12:24 pm)
Yes, I would definitely go for that deal with 1995 Geo Prism. Make sure you change your timing belt (at 103K that's a must if you don't want to risk your life) unless some else changed it. Stay away from Hyundays, believe me, elantra after 50k is not a car. Arthur
#449 of 1322 Great deal! by matherson May 24, 2001 (4:04 pm)
Just picked up my Silver Prizm LSI w/ Alloy wheels, 4 Speed Auto & CD Player. List price $17,678, bought it for $15,749 minus $1,500 rebate or $14,249 less my GM Card rebate of $5,238.($9,011 before tax and tags.) Quirk in Braintree, MA always seems to give the best deal. All seems pretty good so far. Nice little engine in this car. I've read a bit about this car having lousy tires. What are the best tires for this vehicle? I definitely plan on upgrading them. How is this car in the snow?
#450 of 1322 matherson - by britton2 May 24, 2001 (4:24 pm)
you got a heck of a good deal - I have a '01 Corolla - almost the same car - it's been wonderful so far - you made a good choice - my car came with Goodyear Integrity tires - my preferenc is Michelin - will change them out one day - am getting 30 MPG (city) so far -
#451 of 1322 new 2001 prizm problem by ken126 May 24, 2001 (8:37 pm)
I am having a noise that sounds like something is either loose or not lubricated properly. I hear the noise when traveling over 30 miles per hour and is more pronounced when I press the clutch to switch gears. Dealer claims this is a normal noise which is BS, I just traded a 90 prizm with 311,000 miles on it and never heard that kind of noise. Anybody have any ideas???????
#452 of 1322 matherson by ecarmack May 26, 2001 (3:44 pm)
How did you get the GM Card rebate up to $5,238? I am under the old program that limits me to $3,500 ($500/yr for 7 yrs).
#453 of 1322 I got the Gm card 8 years ago. by matherson May 27, 2001 (8:11 am)
I got the gold card when it first came out, 8 years ago. They used to allow $1,000 per year. They even counted balance transfers and had double awards for shopping merchants like CVS and Mobil. I actually had the rebate up to $6,500 last year, but was not ready to use it.
#454 of 1322 Response to "The Dark Side" ......by kunze1 by 3904 May 27, 2001 (8:15 pm)
I agree with your response that crumble zones are effective and save lifes, however, what I was referring to in my original post was the fact that upon impact, 60% of my Prizm just desinerated into fine pieces of glass, plastic, metal, and faberic. Once the dash panel or door panel is cut away, you can see how cheaply the car is constructed. Since the rear bumper ended up through the back window shield I was able to get close and personal with it too -- its construction was also a sight to behold!!! Since both of the front seats were knocked out of their rails, it was amasing to see just how inexpensively they were attached to the floor pan. If it hadn't been for the seat belts, both seats (along with my wife and daughter) would have been launched right through the windshield.   My bottom line is simple, buy a Prizm, Corolla, Civic, Neon, etc. and enjoy the nimble handing and the above average gas mileage but always remember, crumple zones or not, in an accident with a larger vehicle at most posted speeds your chance of survival drops considerably. And that, my friend, ain't good news!!!!!!
#455 of 1322 Heck of a deal matherson and safety by ecarmack May 28, 2001 (6:06 am)
I hope GM at least keeps the 5% with the $3,500 max for a while to come. I know the Subaru MBNA card recently went from a 5% rebate to 3%.   I am enticed to use the rebate on a disguised Toyota, but the safety issues involved with driving a smaller car do concern me. I am not in a hurry for a new car, so perhaps I'll wait and see if the Vibe is any good. Although with its styling and the younger crowd that will be driving it, I may look a silly in it, but who cares if it is a good vehicle.
#456 of 1322 Road noise by wtan May 29, 2001 (12:02 pm)
I have a 2000 Prizm and in most part, it is a great little car. It gives me great gas mileage and snappy acceleration. However, one thing bugs me whenever I drive it - the noise from the tire is very prominent. Depending on the road surface, the tire can be very quiet or can give a big roar. Did any of you find a way to muffle the noise? Another set of tires? Home-made noise insulation? Any advice?

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