1996 Geo Tracker consumer reviews

It's not the greatest looking vehicle on the road, let's be honest. Although i think it's looks kind of cool personally. It's what I like to call a poor man's Jeep. Nevertheless, these Trackers have a Japanese 1.6L engine that seems to want to keep running. I bought mine used for $1,600 with the floors pretty rusted out and the soft top old and damaged. I've had it for about 10 months and I've only changed the oil and got new tires and a new soft top. So I've got about $2,500 in it and it's extremely reliable. Has a small amount of white smoke on startup that dissipates quickly. Runs great and starts every single time no issue. 4WD works great with manual hub locks. Lacks power, obviously, with only a 1.6L engine that can only register about 90MPH or so. But a wise man or woman would likely keep these vehicles under 75MPH, imo. The dimensions are about the same as an old Jeep Willy's or a side-by-side. Not the most comfortable due to lack of space, especially arm rest area if you're a larger person. Height nay be an issue, too, if you are much taller than 6'2 or so. I give it a 5-star rating due to the reliability and affordability.

I purchase my tracker 13 years ago with 68,000 miles.I now have over 200,000 miles.The only thing I have replaced is the clutch at about 150,000 miles.Its great on gas and the 4x4 works wonderful,which is needed where I live during most of the winter.I am 5ft 7 200lbs. I would not recommend this vehicle for a tall person nor 4 a family car.Does not have A lot of power but excellent reliable work car that gets the job done.