1996 Geo Metro LXi review from North America
"A great car for a little money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brake pads had to be changed. The cable that is the safety for starting the car and getting it into gear needed replaced at 40,000.
General comments?
I got this car as a commuter car to replace my Honda accord which I gave to my daughter. I have found the care to be more comfortable to ride in than the Honda as it has more headroom and more room for my legs. The headroom is actually more than I have in my full size Chevy pickup. I am tall and this is a consideration. It handles great and other than when I have the A/C on it has a lot of pickup. My favorite thing is the gas mileage. It gets consistently 38-40 miles per gallon. And I have had to have it into the shop a lot less than my Honda. My parents owned the car before me and also had no repair problems with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2002 |