Replaced front & rear brakes at 100,000 miles.
Replaced two bent rims (driver's fault).
Driver's door handle broke at 97,000 miles.
Windshield length crack from a rock on interstate 95 in 1999.
Replaced the clutch at 90,000 miles.
For such a small engine the car will pull 95-100 MPH on the highway easily.
Acceleration off the line is amazing.
Very easy to work on and replacement parts are very cheap.
Cabin capacity for awkward cargo is great (i.e. 2-3 6'6" surfboards).
Very reliable. Has never broken down.
I have a similar car and there is no way you are getting 90-100 mpg! 48-55 maybe!
He said 100 miles per hour. not 100 miles per gallon. Although with some 145R12 tires at 100psi behind a big rig in 5th gear at 50 miles per hour with the windows up and a trail wind with an petite person it might achieve 70 miles per gallon.
And yes they really do pull 100 miles per hour, faster if its downhill, and your brave.
The second comment is funny, and the first comment is just stupid.
I drove my 1993 Metro from Seattle to Minnesota 3X and sustained 75-85 the whole way there. I did however, destroy the engine! Good car.
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