1997 Geo Metro review from North America
"Great reliability and excellent economy!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
None.
General comments?
I have owned this little care for over one year now without any problems. I was a bit leery of purchasing such a small car, but since I moved to a big city I wanted something that was easy to park and inexpensive to operate.
I have put 12,000 miles on the car in just over one year and all those miles have been trouble free. The A/C blows cold, though it does take away power, it is to be expected with such a small engine.
I am actually quite surprised at how "zippy" the car feels. It gets around just fine. No, its not the fastest or nicest car on the road, nor should it be compared with Cadillacs or Corvettes. With monthly ownership costs including insurance and gas running about the same as a bus pass, I'll take the economy over performance.
I'm very happy with the car and would not be afraid to purchase another one. If what you want is a small affordable and reliable form of transportation, I recommend looking into a Metro.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 3 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S10 |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2004 |