2001 Chevrolet Metro LSI Sedan review from North America
"Not a dependable model once it's off the lot"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission blew at 45,000 miles.
Battery had to be replaced three times in the four years I owned the vehicle; there never seemed to be any reasonable explanation from professional mechanics for the frequent deaths of the battery.
Oil gaskets sprung leaks at approx. 45,000 miles.
Muffler needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles.
Never once did my check engine light come on for any of the above problems.
General comments?
Though a cheap buy, my particular car ended up as nothing, but a failure. Perhaps mine was just one of those random lemons, but I came across problem after problem with this car; consistent battery issues, transmission problems at such a low mileage. None of it added up to a good experience.
All of that being said, this car had great handling -- a nice little car for the in-town driving it faced on a daily basis. I loved it until everything seemed to go wrong in such a short amount of time. One plus? It had excellent gas mileage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2006 |