Chevrolet Prizm

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Price Paid:  $10000.00 from Newton's

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Chevrolet Prizm

Summary:
Great handling car, rides smoothly, like it thinks it is a bigger car than it really is. This is my first car that I've ever bought. I rarely have to go fill-up the tank and it has never had major work on it yet. I bought it used. If you are a college student or a person who is just starting out in life and want a dependable ride, that's not expensive, and easy to keep get the Prizm. Body by Chevy, engine etc. by Toyota. You can really tell with the gas milage and handling that it is a Toyota in Chevy clothes. I have one with all the bells and whistles on it. I feel safe driving the car. The seats have to be pushed all the way back for my tall friends but I'm just 5'2" so it is a comfortable car. My only complaint thus far is that I'm now on my 3rd battery, I had the one it came with replaced, and have now had to replace the replacement.

Strengths:
Great gas milage. Smooth riding. Starts right off.

Weaknesses:
I'm on my 3rd battery. Best for shorter people. After multiple uses, CD repeat button quits. Sadly, no longer made.

Similar Products Used:
Plymouth Neon 1995

Price Paid:  $0.00 from wright chevy

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 prizm

Summary:
gas tank takes to long to fill what is the cap. it clits off still puts another 4. gallons when full

Price Paid:  $14000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Chev Prizm

Summary:
I bought the car new and it is doing exactly what I bought it for, economy and reliability with the ability to seat 4 to 5 people if needed. If you looking for a modest car with these characteristics, look no further. THIS CAR HAS MANY BASIC STRENGTHS AND NO STRONG WEAKNESSES. I have added a hitch for a small trailer, and a roof rack for skiis. The add-on alum. wheels I bought for $300 really helped styling.

Strengths:
Fuel economy (Hi 30's). Seating for a larger person (I'm 6'). Performance is good, with the manual transmission (this 1.8L engine will rev!) Transmission shifts well, nice for a front wheel drive. Trunk is reasonable size, I can fit the snow board and boots and poles in!

Weaknesses:
Handling is a weakness but not horrible. Styling is decent and not a trend-setter.

Similar Products Used:
Road tested Cavalier and Saturn SL.

Price Paid:  $14000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 Prizm

Summary:
This car is esentially a Toyota Corolla with a Chevy badge on it. It's a great little car, don't let others tell you otherwise. So far I've had no problems after 6 months of ownership and to be honest I don't anticipate any.

Strengths:
Solid, reliable, nice looks, excellent fuel economy, very nimble.

Weaknesses:
Rear seat a bit cramped.

Price Paid:  $11000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 /Base

Summary:
I love it...no problems yet. The sound system is great and the 125 hp engine is decent...well its stronger than a lot of other 4 cyl cars out there. It doesn't have a very exciting look to it but that can be a good thing in some respects.

Strengths:
Engine power, sound system, fuel economy, reputation for reliability, MADE IN AMERICA!!!

Weaknesses:
Interior is boring

Similar Products Used:
A 97 Chevy Cavalier...I would pick my Prizm over it.