1997 Geo Tracker

I love my Packer Tracker

By Annie77s (WI) on Saturday, September 15, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 176,000

Pros: "Fun summer drive"

Cons: "Horrible in Wisconsin winters"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4

"I bought this as a used vehicle 5 years ago and love driving it in the summer. It was not made for winter driving, though, which is a bummer in Wisconsin. I have replaced the starter, heater blower motor and convertible top in the last 2 years. It did not come with 4 wheel drive. It is great for driving around with the top off on a beautiful summer day!"

4 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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Owned for 18 years..Sorry to let go

By ilockmup (PA) on Friday, August 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 117,000

Pros: "Reliable, great in the snow. Fun with top down"

Cons: "Noisy, cheap interior, bad radio"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Bought this car new for my wifes birthday. She loves it. We got the hard shell to replace the convertable top at the dealers and thought it was a good investment. Car is GREAT in the snow. With the exception of replace the timing chain at 105000 we had no problems. I must let it go now because the undercarriage failed inspection. Body and engine are still great. Wife is broken hearted it was her "Lady".... Great car and we plan to replace with another tracker. Interior is plastic and what you would expect from a car in that price range. Radio/speakers stinks, and a lot of road noise, which is why low scores on quality, interior etc. STILL great running car, and I believe we got our money's worth."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Amazingly reliable

By Eric (AZ) on Friday, March 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 186,000

Pros: "reliable, low maintenance, good gas mileage"

Cons: "very basic, loud wind noise inside on the highway"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"When my wife convinced me to buy this vehicle 10 years ago I was skeptical and far from excited about it. The vehicle was originally white and was painted (by a previous owner) a color that a friend of our appropriately labeled "waterproof yellow". Needless to say I was not excited to purchase this vehicle but I did and for only $1600. The vehicle had 89,000 miles on it when we purchased it. We have put on almost 100,000 additional miles. All I can say is that it has been an amazingly low maintenance and reliable vehicle. It has really shocked me. I used consumer reports to research the vehicles reliability when we bought it and they were right on they said they need more regular exhaust replacement and otherwise they are extremely reliable and that was so true. Just about to replace the exhaust system again but the last replacement was 10 years ago so I really can't complain. This is a surprisingly great vehicle and as it approaches 20 years old next year on the same original engine I have to say "I never would have thought I would be saying this about an automobile, but this is the best investment I have ever made.""

11 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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great little 4x4

By Pennie (Canada) on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "cheap on gas, fairly reliable, convertable"

Cons: "no cup holders, little space, little heat"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I use it for travel mostly. I put at least 2000 kms on it every 3 weeks. All hwy tho. The heater is not that great when its -50 c outside, would be better if it had a wiper on back window as well as power windows. not alot of space inside the vehicle either. unfortunately it is an older vehicle and does have its quirks and parts are very expensive to buy for it."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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tough truck

By varmit2 (KY) on Monday, February 20, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 134,000

Pros: "tough, tough, tough, and very reliable"

Cons: "not for those who want a luxury ride,"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"wish they still made these, most reliable vehicle that I have ever owned, has 134000 miles on it , still runs great , have taken it off road and the next morning , driven it to work. I would buy another one tomorrow, if they still made. recommend it to anyone wanting a tough , capable 4x4. I work on cars , and have had to do nothing major other than sceduled maintenance."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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My favorite vehicle ever!

By deco1dude (GA) on Monday, February 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "Fun, gas mileage"

Cons: "kinda noisey, but that's it."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this vehicle. It is fun to drive and I get 29 miles to the gallon. I have a 2011 Camaro SS and I rather drive this Tracker instead of my new Camaro which has only 300 miles on it, :-) I actually want another tracker with lower miles if anyone has one for sale. I would like to buy a hard top too if anyone has one."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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