Car financing: 1997 Geo Tracker
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Geo Tracker 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Geo Tracker specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $17.36 |
1997 Geo Tracker: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Geo Tracker
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (6), service brakes (6) and air bags (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 1997 Geo Tracker
No 1997 Geo Tracker is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 1997 Geo Tracker for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the Tracker
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
Its powertrain is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Fuel use is rated 10.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 32 litres. A 300 km weekend costs about $49.77 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Tracker makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits groups, airport runs with luggage and family trips.
The Tracker in everyday use
It is the kind of vehicle that makes a family trip calmer.
Rent it for a week first
A week with the Tracker answers more than any brochure. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. If the Tracker is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Get an offer
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1997 Geo Tracker from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Geo Tracker
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Geo Tracker for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Geo Tracker
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Geo Tracker?
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 1997 Geo Tracker 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.
Does the 1997 Geo Tracker have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Geo Tracker cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
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.