1989 Geo Metro LSi review from North America

Three batteries.

1 alternator.

1 replaced radiator.

A/C charged twice.

I bought this car in 1989 at a Chevrolet dealership, my previous car was a 1985 Chevy Sprint, it was wrecked and totaled. I had to replace the car so I went back to the same dealership and saw these little cars everywhere. Even though there were still a few Sprints on the lot I instantly fell in love with the little Geo. After driving it for only 15 minutes we went back and I bought the little car, I could have bought 2 of these for what a new economy car cost nowadays.

I've had this car since it was new and will keep it until it can't be repaired anymore. This car has never left me stranded, not once. I think however that the engine needs to be rebuilt now, I was told by my local mechanic that the engine was getting low on compression. It still goes great but its getting sluggish with its age.

The car has no rust or body damage, it looks almost the same as it did when I bought it.

Tires are cheap.

This small car didn't do well in the mountains though, try to avoid that situation if you can.