1994 Geo Metro Base review from North America
"A great car for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem of any significance I have had with the car is the transmission. Synchros began to give problems at about 100,000 miles.
I did not even have to replace spark plugs until about 100,000 miles! Still has the original battery. I have only had to do routine maintenance.
General comments?
I have been very pleased with the car. There have been the minor fit and finish problems, but overall it has been very reliable. I had a 1985 Chevrolet Sprint and traded it off for a Ford Tempo which caused nothing but problems. I then decided to go back to Geo. The car (with the manual transmission) has more than adequate power and I find it very comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2001 |