1996 Geo Metro Base review from North America
"Practical, but Not Boring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Broken speedometer cable, probably due to accident.
The right and left sides of the dash have faded.
Probably going to need a new battery to make this winter.
Replaced pads and rotors at about 69,000 miles.
General comments?
The car has been stone reliable in every way.
The heat and air conditioning both work great, especially for the type of car it is.
Maintenance is very easy because everything is easy to reach under the hood.
Synthetic blend oils will quiet the engine quite well.
The fuel mileage has never been "Metro" good.
With snow tires the car is perfect in the winter.
Changing the gear oil in the trans-axle periodically improves shifting smoothness in the 5-speed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2003 |