Chevrolet Geo Storm

Price Paid:  $2400.00 from from a friend

Summary:
My dad bought my Geo as my first car. He figured I couldn''t do much harm to it. At first I wasn''t to sure that the car was what I had wanted But,it started to grow on me after I had for about a week!It''s a great little car. MY dad likes it better then his truck and ask me if he can borrow it all the time.

Strengths:
It gets great gas mileage. It ''s really sporty looking for those who like that kind of thing. The front seat is pretty large to be a small car and the dash is neato because of the on/off bottons for the wipers and the lights. It''s got 140,000 miles on it and all thats been replaced is its struts the far back windowand the timing belt. ( even before I got it!!)

Weaknesses:
It has a little back seat. When you by tires for the car they are a little on the expensive side because they are low profile. The stock speakers are on the bad side. The little back windows are very expensive if you have to replace them.

Similar Products Used:
toyota corolla

Price Paid:  $1500.00 from Personal dealer

Summary:
I have had my geo storm for about six months now. It was my first RUNNING car. I have a 5 speed manual tranny. I love it. I have the normal problems for the Geo''s: need rear struts and other very minor stuff. I love driving it as well. It is very fun to drive on flat straight-aways. It only goes 115mph but its cool!

Strengths:
A little bit of speed,style,sport,and fun.

Weaknesses:
Needs struts in rear and cv joint are going out.

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Year / Model Reviewed:
1993 /Standard

Summary:
I 17 and I just bought this car 4 months ago w/ 99,000 miles and paid only 2,500 dollars for it. Now thats a good deal. I recommend this to anyone from a student to someone who want an affordable sporty and effiecent car.

Strengths:
Price
Handles well
Looks Nice
Different (Not a CIVIC)
Gas Efficency

Weaknesses:
clutch sticks some but that can be adjusted

Similar Products Used:
Toyota Corolla

Price Paid:  $3000.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
1993 Storm

Summary:
The Geo Storm is a very compact car; good for younger people because there's no room to drive anyone else around in. It's inexpensive and uncommon (all the other Geos have already died). Nice starter car if kept in good shape. Oil needs to be changed often. OK gas mileage. Not very much "kick" to it. 4th gear turned out to be a favorite unless you like speed limits. Feels fine running around 100mph if you can get it there. Not for the long-distance traveller.

Strengths:
-Small, makes for easy parking
-Zippy little car
-Ridiculously large buttons (wipers/lights/radio) incase you're blind!
-Doesn't bottom out like other midget cars

Weaknesses:
-Horrible clutch
-No cup holders
-Backseat doesn't accomodate anyone over 5' tall
-Problems with the idle (especially with A/C)
-People can't figure out how to get in
(though this can be entertaining)
-Wierd interior setup (low bucket seats)

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Price Paid:  $9600.00

Summary:
I bought this car new off the lot. It was sweet then and its sweet now. No major problems out of this car. I burned up the heater core at 100,000 miles, replaced water pump and timing belt at 125,000 miles. I replace tired every 2 years. Tires last forever. I drive alot! I do a lot of city/highway driving and I spend a few hours a day in my car driving back and forth to work. Has a lot of get up and go. Gas mileage is great, I fill up once a week. I switched to using synthetic blend to preserve the engine (hope it holds out!), the air dosen't work well anymore (but I like having the windows down anyway). I had to replace some of the fuses, put new breaks on (thank GAWD!!) But any car gets quirky after 100k. I'm coming up on 167,000 miles, and currently working on getting a new ecm and engine. 've replaced all the speakers too. The rest of the car with the exception of the normal maintenance stuff and parts mentioned is factory. I wish there was a current model made of this car, I'd be first in line!

Strengths:
base model with a spoiler. Tires are cheap compared to most cars. Great gas milage, easy to fix (if you have the book and tools) very sporty, easy to take care of. No major interior damage (I still have the dash!) General maintenance is a breeze. If you have a driveway, you can get it done. A few exterior scratches (but what car dosen't have them anymore?) and a great looking interior...by the way I solved the whole cup holder issue. :D Great traction on the wheels, No problems out of the rods (I should just shut up, that might be the next thing to replace!)

Weaknesses:
Wipers aren't the best, sometimes it won't start in sub 0 weather. Hot days, you can really tell how old it is, it dosen't give the kick like it should. Rainy days the winshield fogs a little, but open a window, thats what they're there for. If you over 5'4 don't get in the back. Tall people (my boyfriend in particular) HATE this kind of car! Finding parts really really suck. Easy to put in but DEFINITLY expensive!

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