1990 Geo Metro LSi review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The top leaked badly.
The door locks would freeze.
It handled poorly in rain and snow.
The tires were a unique size and hard to find in my area.
The computer frequently registered an EGR error, even though the valve seemed to be working properly.
I replaced all 3 exhaust valves on 3 different occasions, two of them after a complete engine overhaul that incuded replacing badly worn oil control rings.
Replaced catalytic converter.
The transmission synchro's were badly worn.
General comments?
When the car was running well it did exactly what it was supposed to do. It would get 50+ mpg in the summer. However, it was very sensitive and would break down often. I became a 1.0 Suzuki Engine expert because I had it apart so much. It was very easy to work on, though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2004 |