Surprisingly Clean 1991 Geo Storm GSi Up For Sale
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General Motors founded Geo in 1989 as a new subdivision of Chevrolet dedicated to marketing small cars and SUVs. Among the new marque’s various products was the Geo Storm, a sporty little three-door model produced by Isuzu and sold in the U.S. between 1990 and 1993. Now, this surprisingly clean Geo Storm GSi is up for sale in California.
This particular example is from the 1991 model year, and looks well-maintained considering its age and mileage. With 244,000 miles on the odometer, this Geo Storm GSi is far from factory fresh, but it still has the right stuff to put a smile on your face.
Like all 1990 – 1991 Geo Storm GSi models, this particular example is fitted with the 1.6L I4 4XE1 gas engine, featuring DOHC and a 9.8:1 compression ratio. Output is rated at 130 horsepower and 102 pound-feet of torque, which is sent to the front wheels by way of a five-speed manual transmission. And while that power rating may not hold up by modern standards, its bears remembering that this compact little hatchback is pretty lightweight, weighing in at just over 2,400 pounds.
What’s more, GSi models also came with a selection of sporty-minded upgrades, including a rear anti-sway bar, new driving lights, and a rear spoiler, as well as new gear ratios for improved acceleration.
According to the seller, this 1991 Geo Storm GSi is bone stock, with the exception of a new custom dash cover, and a Bluetooth-enabled CD player and stereo. The seller also states that the spark plugs, belts, wires, water pump, and a few suspension components were recently replaced. The paint is original with the exception of the resprayed bumpers, while the wheels were recently powder coated.
Now, this surprisingly clean 1991 Geo Storm GSi is up for sale in California, listed on craigslist at $3,000.
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What is surprising is that a sporty fuel efficient coupe like the Geo Storm couldn’t find enough buyers to save it from cancellation.
You’d think the seller would take a few minutes to clean the engine bay, at least enough to match the rest of the car. No A/C is a deal killer for many.
I own a 1993 geo metro convertable and let me say it has been the most reliable hang in there no matter what best car I have ever come across…. It’s a trooper with its own personality.. It’s a bit tore up but still turns people’s head. Why they no longer make them is beyond me. Goes are the best cars.
I had a base model back in the early 90’s, it was a cool little car. It lacked hp to keep up with the Honda’s from it’s time. I think the Gsi and it’s impulse Awd turbo were the real performance cars that compete in the tuner era.
Yolanda, this car has next to zero to do with your 93 Geo Metro. The Geo line was rebaged cars from foreign manufacturers. This car is actually an Isuzu Impulse that was built on Isuzu production lines. The Geo Metro and Geo Tracker were Suzukis that were built at the CAMI plant that was co-owned by GM and Suzuki (the convertible being built in Japan). The Geo Prizm was a Toyota Corolla that was built at the NUMMI plant in California that was also a co-owned situation. Lastly, the Geo Spectrum (replaced by the Storm) was the Isuzu I-Mark. As for why the Metro is no longer manufactured, Americans don’t buy a lot of fuel efficient vehicles of this type and there is very little profit margin in them. 2001 when the Metro went out of production was at the time when SUVs were starting to dominate manufacturer lots and sales. On top of all of that, the changes that GM forced onto Suzuki (taking over Daewoo and selling the cheap Korean cars as Suzukis while GM sold them as Chevys is the big one) ruined Suzuki’s hard won reputation for quality and drove them out of the North American market. Suzuki has continued to sell reliable, well built cars around the world, just not here.
I own a 1990 Geo Storm GSI and I am the original owner. The car is in great condition and is my every day driver . It has been on the the Lincoln Hwy and Route 66. Only 160k milage and will be available for sale when my new Volkswagen R is delivered this fall.
Still got that Storm?
Do you still have the gsi? I’m desperately trying to find one in decent condition.
This post is over 3 years old and they didn’t respond to the last person who asked. Way better ways to chase a vehicle you are interested in. Unfortunately there aren’t a whole lot of these cars left in the US as they were never a big seller. I would recommend searching all the major sales sites as well as eBay and Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace etc. Be sure to search Isuzu Impulse as well. If you are truly serious about finding one, your best bet is to import one from Japan. The steering wheel will be on the wrong side, but it will probably be in much better shape that most you will find in the states. You will probably need to search for Isuzu Gemini to find the Japanese version. Not a whole lot to find there either, but again, what you can find is likely to be nicer than anything you can find here.
Michael, did you sell your Storm
Still looking to sell your Storm?
Are you still selling the Geo Storm?
I had a 1990 Storm right off the showroom floor with a custom 2 tone paint job and a 3 cylinder. Strange little engine. It was a 5 speed and fun as hell to drive. It was like sitting in a video game. I had a really bad accident in 1991 only one year after I bought it. I was told that the reason the stopped making them is because the wheel base was too narrow and there were a lot of crashes due to that. I am looking for one again. I’m older and much wiser. No more acting like I’m at Taladaga.
Cynthia, it did not have a 3 cylinder motor, that was the motor in the Geo Metro. The Isuzu built Geo Storm had a 4 cylinder. The Isuzu Impulse (the Piazza in Japan) went out of production in 93 due to smog and crash regulations as well as low sales numbers, not crashes and without Isuzu building a car to be imported and re-badged, the Geo Storm ended in 93 as well. In Japan short wheelbase vehicles are very common so that wouldn’t have contributed to its demise.