1998 Chevrolet Metro review from North America

Replaced the cooling fan @ approx. 75,000 miles.

I purchased my Metro in '99 with 23,000 miles, and now am approaching 100,000 with it. It has been everything I expected, which was an economical means of getting from one place to another, since it was a base model with the 3-cylinder and 5-speed transmission. With the exception of regular, routine maintenance (all of which I do myself), the only major repair needed was replacing the cooling fan, which went out several years ago, and replacing the brakes. Otherwise, this has been a very reliable vehicle.

Over the course of its life, it has averaged 39 mpg in a good mix of city/highway driving. The highest I've ever gotten was 54 mpg, which was achieved by driving at no higher than 60 mph the entire tank of fuel. Even running at 70-75 mph on the interstate, this little rolling "barbecue pit" still achieves 37 mpg. LOL.

Is it as fancy or as nicely equipped as newer vehicles? Of course not, nor is it designed for quick acceleration, but for what its purpose is, it is unequaled. It is a great "Plan B" vehicle to fall back on when I need to maximize fuel economy or just make a quick trip "down the road". I'm going to keep it until it cannot run anymore.