1996 Geo Metro LSi review from North America
"Great reliability for a great price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The passenger side-mirror came off in a collision with an orange traffic barrel and knocked the window off track.
I had to replace the front brake pads at 40000.
I replaced the battery in 2000 and again in 2003.
Just recently, I had lost the bearings in both rear wheels. These are currently in the shop being replaced again, because of the shop's error not a problem with the car.
The air conditioner went out about 6 months after I bought the car, but I was already beyond the mileage for the manufacturers warranty.
The dashboard in my car has faded terribly. However, I did live in Florida and parked outside in the sun on a regular basis.
General comments?
This car has been great to me.
Overall very reliable and efficient for someone working with a tight budget that needs to get around.
I am only 5'4", so there is plenty of room in this car for me. Anything larger would feel to big. It easily carries everything I need.
It is an ease to drive and for being a little car with no weight, the 4-cylinder engine is more power than it needs. I am grateful for that now, since I have moved to the mountains.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2003 |