1996 Geo Metro LSi review from North America
"Not built to last!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiper fluid motor went 2 days after I bought it.
A/C constantly breaks/leaks. Controls "slip" so that on/off do not work right.
Transmission started making noises at 50,000 miles.
Bearings died at 66000 miles - this is ridiculous!! I thought these were supposed to last forever! Oil was changed religiously, even used expensive oil & filters.
Dealership never fixed things definitively.
General comments?
It was decent transportation until now!!
I took excellent care of it, and it still is dying very soon!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66800 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2001 |

