1991 Geo Metro LSi from North America - Comments

My water pump blew at 62 000 miles

My starter had problems at around 69 000 miles

I've heard a lot of people say bad things about this particular car. But I used this car to make a transcontinental trip from Michigan to Seattle to arizona and then south all the way to panama. Nothing went wrong with the car that cost me over 50 dollars to fix. (only 1 thing went wrong on the trip)

I bought a 1991 Geo convertible in August of last year.. the chassis/auto transmission had about 34,000 while the engine was a used replacement with unknown mileage.. The dealer where I bought it put a new top on, timing belt, tires, misc. parts/gaskets etc..and I drove away in a nearly new 'appearing' car for $2,200 About 1,000 miles later I had to replace the valves and lifters, and now this week (after about 6,000 more miles) I replaced the oil pan gasket, crankcase gasket (it was leaking/using oil) and a few parts in the steering... The check engine light started coming on about 2 months ago, but the engine continues to run fine and emissions tests are unnecesary on this car where I live...those are the downsides.. The Good news is that I genuinely Like this car and will continue to put money into it as necessary. With the auto trans I average 33mpg around town and 37 to 40 on the highway. It's a funky, rare, little convertible (the poor man's Miata) that gets stares and 'cute' comments from the ladies. To anyone contemplating a 3 cylinder Geo, the performance is comparable to a strong 250 cc motorcycle. That means it will hold highway speeds easily enough, but will move off from a start slowly-particularly if starting out uphill. I am not a hurried person so it fits me fine. After the valve trouble it has never failed me, and even then I was able to limp to the garage..