1991 Geo Metro LSI review from North America

This car has a used engine - the exact mileage of which is unknown, so the repairs are not necessarily indicative of anything... But I've replaced the valves, the crankcase oil seal, the alternator, water pump and belts, as well as replaced the exhaust system and battery over the last four years..

The convertible top, brakes, tires, headlight switches and other minor stuff were done right before I purchased it... So, as far as I can tell, the engine may have over 100,000 miles on it, but the rest of the car has around 55,000...

The rocker panels have some minor rust, but overall it is in very good condition..

Routine maintenance like oil/brakes and tires is cheap.. It has never left me totally stranded, which is the essential thing I ask of a car.

Being an automatic I average around 37 mpg...40 on the highway... The power is similar to a 250cc motorcycle; slow, but steady, and happiest at 55mph or less.

With the top down, cruising in town or on back roads is its strength, and always gets curious looks because of its rarity...

The seats are more comfortable than a new Toyota, with plenty of room...

The headlight are not very powerful...

The handling/steering is heavy-nothing like a Honda CRX, but at moderate speeds is stable enough.. same with the suspension-stiff, but OK...

The roof leaks a little at front edges of windows - that's par for a convertible...

Heater and other controls work fine...

One buys this kind of car for it's 'neat' cheap factor... I love slowing people down with it and only filling up the tank every other week.