1989 Geo Metro xFi review from North America
"Best daily driver ever for commutes and errands"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replacexed wheel bearings, battery, alternator & tires (8). that's it And of course using Mobil 1 (5k chgs) and valve drive belt.
General comments?
Most efficient car ever owned. Still gets 50 mpg after 180k miles. Running cost, including damages (killed 2 deer) maintenance, and upkeep and depreciation (cost $5885 new is under 8c per mile and getting better. Has hauled bricks, TV, plastics parts, machine molds and race tires (8 at a time) without complaint.
Do have Suzuki GTi suspension - raced the GTi in IMSA Firehawk - and seats so I have no trouble beating traffic, interstate or not. And I don't have to buy batteries. Suzuki ought to offer this car again. I've owned over 130 cars and this is the only one more than 2 years.
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| Good, cheap no-frills transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | .9L gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135 miles |
| Most recent distance | 181345 miles |
| Previous car | none none |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2004 |