1993 Geo Metro review from North America
"Cheap and dependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 124000 miles the car had a lot of problems.
I had to get a new timing belt, and a new alternator and battery.
The car also had an unexplainable oil leak which took a while to locate and repair.
Right now my clutch is beginning to get weak, but then again it does have 135000 miles.
Also, because the tires are so small they seem to wear rather quickly. They're cheap enough to replace though.
Also, I may need brakes soon. They seem to make a slight rubbing noise when I apply them.
General comments?
I love this little car.
It may not be the quickest car on the road, but it surely is the most reliable. I drive this car to work 6 days a week, 80 miles round trip, and I have yet to have any serious problems.
It does seem to be very difficult to start in cold weather though. I have to keep my foot on the gas for at least 5 minutes otherwise the car sputters and stalls. It runs great in hot weather.
To put it simply, I love this car! It was my first car and has given me nothing but good experiences.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2003 |