OT: Late 90s Corolla vs Late 90s Chevy Prizm

mtnbkr · 03-06-2003, 07:29 AM

Which would you choose for a used vehicle purchase? Everything I've read says they're made in the same plant (California) and use the Toyota drivetrain. On MSN's Carpoint, they get roughly identical consumer marks. The reason I'm even considering the Chevy is it's price. Even though it's supposed to be the same as a Corolla, it's $500-$2000 cheaper. My neighbor has one and likes it.

Is there a difference? Are American made Toyotas any good? If a Prizm is a Corolla, is there any reason not to buy the less expensive Prizm?

Chris

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<96 Runner> · 03-06-2003, 08:08 AM

Go for the Prizm. Its the smart, economical thing to do. Besides you can always remove the emblems and no one would know.

Then you could drop it, run black wheels, black hood, and put a huge muffler tip on it. J/k

Prizm all the way!

Hokiez97 · 03-06-2003, 08:20 AM

Hey mtnbkr,

My sister has a 1993 Geo and it has been a very reliable car for her. Its a 5spd and has 160k on it. She gets low 40's MPG. The interior has not help up well. The previous owner was in a wreck and whoever fixed it bondoed the problem and she has a hole in the left pillar comming from the hood.

I have heard that the corollas exibit a better interior and less paint problems, but if they are made in the same plant I don't know how thats possible...

Her car is black too, thats just a tough paint to have and keep up in my opinion.

Heck its toyota powered you cant go wrong with either one!!

Mike

mtnbkr · 03-06-2003, 08:53 AM

Thanks for the info guys. Assuming the car is comfortable to sit in and drive (the reason I sold my Paseo), I'll give the Prizm a shot.

Chris

SLC Punk · 03-06-2003, 11:00 AM

Depends on how long you are going to keep it.
If you are going to run it into the ground, then get the Prizm.
If you are going to drive it for a couple of years then sell it, get the Corolla, since Toyota's have a better resale value.

03-06-2003, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WA Posts: 10,715	Go for the Prizm. Its the smart, economical thing to do. Besides you can always remove the emblems and no one would know. Then you could drop it, run black wheels, black hood, and put a huge muffler tip on it. J/k Prizm all the way! __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids Last edited by <96 Runner>; 03-06-2003 at 11:19 AM.

03-06-2003, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hokiez97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Waynesboro, VA Posts: 141	Geo Prizm Hey mtnbkr, My sister has a 1993 Geo and it has been a very reliable car for her. Its a 5spd and has 160k on it. She gets low 40's MPG. The interior has not help up well. The previous owner was in a wreck and whoever fixed it bondoed the problem and she has a hole in the left pillar comming from the hood. I have heard that the corollas exibit a better interior and less paint problems, but if they are made in the same plant I don't know how thats possible... Her car is black too, thats just a tough paint to have and keep up in my opinion. Heck its toyota powered you cant go wrong with either one!! Mike __________________ 1995 4Runner 87K - LTD, AT w/stock 4.88's, Yota Grill Guard, Performance Products 1" Lift Springs, Aisin Manual Hubs, PIAA 959's, 1986 Toy 4x4(22re)5spd,180k, Flatbed. 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L. 1989 Ford Super Duty F450, 7.3 Diesel. YES, They are all RED........

03-06-2003, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,882	Depends on how long you are going to keep it. If you are going to run it into the ground, then get the Prizm. If you are going to drive it for a couple of years then sell it, get the Corolla, since Toyota's have a better resale value. __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

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03-06-2003, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
mtnbkr Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 459	Thanks for the info guys. Assuming the car is comfortable to sit in and drive (the reason I sold my Paseo), I'll give the Prizm a shot. Chris