1996 Geo Metro LSi 1.3

Summary:

Good basic transportation, but probably would not buy again

Faults:

Manual transmission replaced at 55,000 miles.

Emission control system failures at 125,000 miles.

Transmission problems/sounds at 130,000 miles.

Electrical problems with factory radio and heat/AC controls.

General Comments:

Generally reliable car (except for manual transmission).

Reasonable performance for the class.

Much better as a commuting vehicle than for long trips, although I have used it for both.

Excellent gas mileage (still averages 39+ mpg).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 1st February, 2001

1996 Geo Metro LSI Sedan 1.3

Summary:

Happy little car

Faults:

The check engine light popped on one day a while back, but one quick jaunt to the dealership and it was off in 15 min, just a service reminder I guess, they didn't even charge me to switch it off.

General Comments:

Terrific little car, just doesn't like hills that much. You really have to gun it to get results from the engine but it keeps up with traffic well enough for me, the roads are so congested today that you can't get over 45 mph around here before you have to stop again.

Anyway this car has never failed me and I doubt it ever will, it just runs so great and is so quiet, of course I do keep it maintained as much as possible.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th August, 2000

1996 Geo Metro LSi 1.3

Summary:

Get to know Geo, you might be surprised!

Faults:

Seat belt broke on the passenger side, door sealer fell loose.

General Comments:

This car has been a pretty good vehicle for me, no problems yet and it's never let me down. I do go through a lot of front brakes though but of course that could be my own fault.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th August, 2000

23rd Feb 2003, 12:55

I noticed with the metros brakes is that you have to clean and adjust the rear brakes about every couple of oil changes to gain good stopping performance. If you are going threw front brakes it is probably because the rear brakes are not properly adjusted to help the front brakes stop properly. Make sure you have quality pads and shoes installed when you have the brakes worked on. Some shops say they do, but they don't. Some shops buy the $10.00 brake pads from your local parts store and charge you double!! Also make sure the rear brake springs and hardware are not worn out. It is a good idea to have the springs and hardware replaced every time you do the rear brakes. Or you are applying the brake too hard or stopping at the last minute!!!

12th Nov 2005, 15:48

I did a brake job on my 96 Geo Metro. My previous comment is the second response comment under Suzuki Engine???. I still have had no response on the occasional bee buzzing sound comming from the left side inside of the engine compartment, that was brought up in that comment. Anyway, if your brake pads are replaced, but the caliper glide pins are sticky/ dirty/ or corroded, this will result in the rapid pad ware. This was the case with mine.Also make certain to use the correct disc brake lubricant for the guide pins. regular petrolium based lubricants will cause sticking problems.

1996 Geo Metro LSI Coupe 1.3

Summary:

Great little car

Faults:

A/C is kinda weak at times.

General Comments:

Great little car, just begs to be driven. Better acceleration than I thought it would have. Only problems so far is that the hubcaps have faded to an orange hue.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th August, 2000

1996 Geo Metro LSi 1.3

Summary:

Faster than you think

Faults:

A/C Compressor froze up. But it did have a warranty and Geo fixed it at no cost..

General Comments:

Kewl looking little car, looks like a little bubble floating down the road, great on gas and it's got quite a bit of pep to it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th July, 2000

1996 Geo Metro LSi 1.3

Summary:

Suzuki engine???

Faults:

Nothing except sometimes I hear this noise but I don't know what it is, though it's kinda like a Bee's buzzing or something.

General Comments:

Great runaround car, good on gas and has enough power to keep up with traffic.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th July, 2000

1996 Geo Metro LSi 1.3

Summary:

Very trustworthy economy car

Faults:

Left drivers door no longer closes completely so the door ajar bell beeps when key is in the ignition off position.

General Comments:

Has been very dependable, no problems, nothing replaced but tires.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th March, 2000

1996 Geo Metro LSi 1.0

Faults:

I had to replace the battery.

General Comments:

I bought this car from a Auto parts store that was going out of business, they used it for deliverys. It had about 77,000 miles when I got it, I've been using it for long trips to save on gas, now it has 102,000 miles I must say that I am shocked that this car has been so durable. The guy at the Chevy dealership said that he thought that I should get another 100,000 easy cause the engine isn't even beginning to use oil yet.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd February, 2000

27th Sep 2004, 08:18

I just turned sixteen and for my birth day my dad bought me a 96 Geo metro LSi it is a great little car for old and young people. I love it and so do my friends actually my neighbor owns four himself. one for him one for his wife and each of his two kids have one. They are great cars and I would recommend them to any one looking for something that is great on gas. Plus you get a lot of stares all though they aren't always for good reasons!