Is 170,000 miles too much? For a Chevy Prism 1998?

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I am buying a chevy prism, paying about 1700 for it, it is in excelent condition, needs a few reparis, but its not gonna cost me more than 200.  Its my first car.  it has 170000 miles on it, had a engine replaced in it at 90,000.  My only worry now is how long the transmission will last.  I know you can never really know, but just like a rough estimate?  do cars often make it to 200,000?  Thanks so much in advance!

Mark · Accepted Answer

It should easily surpass 200,000 miles since a Prism is basically a Toyota Corolla  with Chevy emblems.  I would at least get them to deduct the estimated $200 in minor repairs from the price.

BdB · Answer

ok, chevys tend to make 200000, and the transmission is usualy still good. my dads 92 chevy truck has 185,000 miles, and the trans is still good. 

*the chevy prizm and toyota corola where manufactured side by side, and where the exact same car, just with different embems

Anonymous · Answer

i would tell him to cut the price in half..

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Is 170,000 miles too much? For a Chevy Prism 1998?

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