For sale
We do not have a Geo Prizm for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
Every Geo Prizm year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8.4 to 9.8 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 8.1 to 9.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 8.7 to 9.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1994 | 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1990 | 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1989 | 9.0 to 10.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 50 |
| 1996 | 0 | 61 |
| 1995 | 1 | 96 |
| 1994 | 1 | 134 |
| 1993 | 1 | 77 |
| 1992 | 0 | 50 |
| 1991 | 1 | 46 |
| 1990 | 0 | 37 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Thinking of buying the Geo Prizm?
No Geo Prizm is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the Geo Prizm, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
What to check on the Prizm
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
The Prizm in everyday use
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
A longer test drive
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If the Prizm is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Prizm first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Let us know
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Geo Prizm from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Geo Prizm for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Geo Prizm
Does CarmaCars sell the Geo Prizm?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Geo Prizm before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.