I purchased the car for $550, I had to replace the water pump ($79) and the timing belt ($250).
I love this car!!!. I'm 6'2" #235 and the car is very comfortable. The bucket seats have great lumbar support. I commute 100 miles a day in it. The gas mileage is amazing between 40 and 50 miles per gallon. I treat the car well. I never go over 75mph and it treats me well. I can however take it to 90mph if I need to. I change the oil every 5000 miles as per the manual. The only thing I don't like is the wind noise, so I crank up the stereo. I also love that it is a hutchback. I have nicknamed it the truck. It can haul everything, including several pieces of furniture, a 32 inch TV still in the box, a large lawn mower. This is my little work horse.
Yeah, they are great little cars. I own three of them. The cost to replace the timing belt seems a little excessive. In fact, the belt must be removed to access the water pump (which cost you considerably less)? It takes me about 30 to 40 minutes to change a timing belt, even with the air conditioning option. Just wondering if the same mechanic did both procedures. Enjoy your Metro, and take good care of it. you will be rewarded with low operating costs.
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