1997 Geo Tracker Convertible 2WD

The CarCody take

The 1997 Geo Tracker Convertible 2WD is a special-purpose, rear-wheel-drive gasoline vehicle with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and three-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined: 21 city and 22 highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,200, with tailpipe emissions of 423.19 grams per mile.

Who it suits. A buyer seeking a rear-wheel-drive gasoline convertible Drivers comfortable budgeting $3,200 a year for fuel

What it is

This 1997 Geo Tracker is a special-purpose convertible with rear-wheel drive. It uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a three-speed automatic transmission.

You can place it alongside other Geo cars when considering the brand's lineup.

The numbers

The figure that defines this Tracker is 21 MPG combined. That is 21 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway, so highway use improves the rating by only one MPG.

Its tailpipe output is 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,200. That gives a clear yearly budget figure for its gasoline use, based on the 21 MPG combined rating.

How it compares

Within its own EPA figures, city driving and combined driving are both rated at 21 MPG. Highway driving reaches 22 MPG, only one MPG higher.

No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a broader chart comparison would need the other cars' EPA ratings.

Who it suits

This Tracker suits a buyer who wants a gasoline convertible with rear-wheel drive and accepts a 21 MPG combined rating.

It also fits someone who plans around an EPA fuel-cost estimate of $3,200 a year.

Trade-offs

The three-speed automatic and 1.6-liter four-cylinder keep the powertrain simple, but the EPA combined rating is 21 MPG. Highway economy is only slightly higher than city economy.

Its special-purpose classification and rear-wheel-drive layout define the vehicle, while gasoline use brings the listed annual fuel cost and tailpipe emissions.

Verdict

Choose this Tracker if a 1997 convertible body and rear-wheel drive matter more to you than minimizing gasoline spending. The EPA numbers point to similar city and highway results, not a large highway advantage. Budget $3,200 for a year of fuel under the EPA estimate, and expect 423.19 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.