1993 Geo Metro 2 door hatchback review from North America
"The most bang for your buck!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side window has come off its track.
Driver side door handle broke (due to ignorance of the door lock by a friend).
Lifts for the hatchback went out at about 85000 miles.
Right brake light went out.
Left reverse light went out.
Water pump went out at about 78000 miles.
Battery went out at about 80000 miles.
General comments?
This is the greatest car that I have ever owned. It still gets 38MPG on average.
The suspension is sturdy and quick. The car handles great and corners like a dream.
It is quick off the line for a 3 cylinder and is very capable of maintaining 85-100 MPH on the highway (as long as there is no front wind).
It has a roomy interior and is capable of seating 5 moderately sized people in comfort. The folding rear seat is great for toting abnormally shaped luggage (such as snow-boards, and bicycles).
The little 3 cylinder is the most reliable engine that I have ever seen. I have never had a problem with it starting. Only now, at about 154000 miles, is it starting to show its age. It is starting to lose power and is incapable of running the A/C while parked without stalling the engine.
The seating has a very sporty feel. It has the driver sitting low to the ground in a bucket seat. The seat gives great lower-lumbar and great overall support when making sharp turns or quick maneuvers.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0L gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2002 |