1992 Geo Metro Base review from North America
"Extremely good gas mileage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Typical Metro problems; windows coming off track, and inner door handles very sensitive to breaking internal parts, anyone who works on Metros knows this is common.
Needed new exhaust when I bought it, 180 dollars later it purrs like a kitten.
Brakes are completely shot.
Shocks are worn.
General comments?
With some decent tires, and some hypermiling and EOC, I got around 60 miles a gallon with this car in the dead of winter.
Mine has a newer Japanese engine in it, and for a 3 banger this power is definitely enough for this little car. I've driven a few Metro's and this is the quickest for some reason, not quick, but quick for a Metro.
I'm 6'5" and drove this car pretty comfortably, not with any social acceptance LOL, but when commuting over 120 miles a day I didn't care.
All in all, everyone whose had one of these knows you have to get used to them, these do not ride smooth for this model year, nor are they soundproofed well at all, they are built as light as possible for good mileage. Treat them right and they'll get the job done.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 215000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 265000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2009 |