1995 Geo Metro review from North America
"A reliable runner with great gas mileage lacking in comfort."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 7 years old the calipers and rotors needed to be replaced.
The exhaust followed, first the resonator, then the muffler, this year the catalytic.
One of the rear sway bar mounts had to be rebuilt. This year the other mount had to be welded.
General comments?
I paid $8,000 new the end of 1994. I've put $1,000 into repairs since 2001 (not counting twice replaced tires). I've been told it costs about $1,000 per year to drive a well maintained car and that's what my Geo has cost me going on 9 years now.
It always starts right up. It goes and goes and goes... But now, at 122,000 the engine is leaking oil and it won't shift into 1st unless I'm at a dead stop.
I will drive it to the death which hopefully, won't be for a few more years.
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| No better car for young people |
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| Okay, but some problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120 miles |
| Most recent distance | 122000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2003 |