# 1995 Geo Prism **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** geo, prizm\ **Created:** [March 30, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-prism/46902 "2010-03-30T23:21:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CarguyG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@CarguyG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarguyG)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-prism/46902/1 "2010-03-30T23:21:27Z")
I’m thinking of buying one of these for $750 as a starter car after 2+years of not having a working car. It would need to drive several hundred miles a week. Should it be able to do this for 3 or 4 months? What are the most common problems with the 1995 Geo Prism? ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-prism/46902/2 "2010-03-30T23:28:38Z")
The '95 Gep Prism is a Toyota Corolla in mild disguise. The only difference is the badge and some trim. Before buying any used car you should get it checked out thoroughly. A $750 car can come with a multitude of problems, some serious. If it checks out okay at a good garage it’ll be a good purchase. The '95 prism has no specific problem of which you need to be especially aware. ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-geo-prism/46902/3 "2010-03-30T23:33:44Z")
I would be especially concerned about auto transmission service; last timing belt change (proof of bill); and a good suspension inspection. These items tend to be neglected by some folks. Pay for a good overall mechanic’s pre-purchase inspection.