1993 Geo Metro Base review from North America
"Small but good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator failed at 100,000 miles.
Driver's window sticks.
Struts need replacing.
Rear wheel bearing needs replacing.
General comments?
This car feels fast (but isn't!), and has the best gas mileage you'll find. It'll also run poorly for an incredibly long time if you don't feel like or aren't able to put money into it (my wheel bearings have grumbled for over a year!)
The downside is that some parts are more expensive than you'd expect; many are unique to this model since it's so small. I paid $90 to have the alternator rebuilt and lost the use of the car while it was being done; the shop couldn't exchange it since so few other cars use such a small one.
Still, it's one of the cheapest cars on the road. If you're buying used, take time to make sure you're getting a good one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3-cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th July, 2001 |