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I had this car for exactly 2 months before my teenage son blew the thing to pieces trying to race everything he could with this tiny engine.
Well the price to have the engine redone was astronomical.. so the car sat for a few months and a buddy of mine found me a engine for 100.00. Well, when I was putting the thing back together a few friends came by and started talking about the 87-88 Chevy/Geo Sprint that was turbo charged, well after looking for weeks on end I found one for 60.00 and with a good friends help modified it to fit the Metro.
Great car, I can run with the best of them and I still get great gas mileage.
It's unfortunate that children find it necessary to tear up things that parents give to them instead of appreciating the fact that these little cars are dependable, very good on gas and are economical. Treated like they should be, it is not unheard of that they go several hundred thousand miles before needing anything major. Heck, mine has 125,00 miles on it and it has just had the routine maintenance except for two rear wheel bearings I just replaced (myself) at a cost of 47.29 for both of the rear wheels. Oh, by the way, I get 54 miles per gallon with this baby and it will be worth its weight in gold in about 2 months when the gas gets to $3.50 per gallon.
I have a 95 Geo Metro LSi and the check engine light came on the other day and I don't know why... I think however it might be because I need a new EGR valve - and I have an oil leak on my distributor. Hmm...
I have been looking into souping my car up a little - you say there is an '89 turbo engine? Also my gas mileage has gone bad here recently - any ideas why?
I have had the same problem with my gas mileage. I have changed the plugs and wires, but the gas still sucks!
I work for Auto Zone and also have a 95 Geo.
You should take it to them, and they can check it for free. The way it sounds you may have a bad oxygen sensor. Also check the air filter, as it can do the same thing.
I'm having the same problem with my 1995 Geo Metro. Back in January when it was freezing outside, the engine light came on, and I took it to BP. They did a diagnostic check, and said it was the EGR valve. Wanted to charge me $400. They ordered the part, and I was supposed to go back. Next day the light goes out. Had it checked someplace else a couple days later for a diagnostic, and they couldn't find anything wrong at all.
Since then, the light comes on for a day or so, then goes out. The car is running the same, only the gas mileage is nowhere near it used to be. My car has 145,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned for daily driving.
I bought my 95 Geo Metro new for 8 grand. It's at 122K miles. The check engine light has been on for two years (I'll take it to Auto Zone today). When it was 7 years old things started going wrong. I needed a new exhaust bit by bit, calipers and rotors. Last year the left mount for the rear sway bar had to be rebuilt. This year the right mount had to be welded and the runner panels underneath required patching (we're up north). The engine oil now leaks and I can't shift into 1st gear unless I'm at a dead stop. Since 2001 I've put 1 grand into it (not counting twice replaced tires). It runs GREAT, but is NOT comfortable and the engine has always 'ticked' a little, especially when the oil is low or needs changing (every 3K miles). I've been told it costs about 1 grand per year to run a well maintained car. I'll drive it to the death, which I hope is several years from now. My next new car will be a Honda.
I have a 93 Geo Metro (Green). I have rolled the odometer on it two times. I drive the tires off that poor little car.
I have noticed that over the past three years though - buying parts for it is getting exceedingly expensive and difficult. Many parts I have to go to the dealer for - EGR valves that cost 72 bucks etc.
It's a great car with a lot of heart and runs forever on very little care and very little gas.
What I really don't like about it is how uncomfortable the seats are. Other than that it runs quietly and is plenty roomy considering the size of the car. I constantly amaze people with how much I can pack into that little thing.
I am going to miss it when it's gone.
I have a 1990 Geo Metro LSi, for over five years now. And it is still going strong. I have added an MSD Ignition coil to it, now am passing people on the freeway. I recently did a head job. I shaved the head 0.030, Polished the combustion chamber by wet sanding with 1500 sand paper, and had a valve and seat job. The head work was less than $200. I also have a Magna Flow Catalytic converter and 1 3/4 pipping. But, I need and EGR Valve which cost $129.95 and I was wondering if anyone has seen one for less? Like I said before I'm passing people on the freeway, instead of having 54 horsepower. I now have 62 Horsepower, and its turning heads. I can now a Honda Civic DX, with my 1.0L.
Seems the main problem with these cars, especially the 3 cyl, is that to get the great gas mileage they require the engine to run so lean and hot.
Hence you coke up the engine, clog the egr valve, burn out the exhaust valves, ruin the O2 sensor, ruin the rad and plug the cat.
Great fuel mileage has it's price.
I used to have an austin mini that got the same fuel mileage, but never had problems with the engine, it was elsewhere with the car.
Best to use these vehicles as basic transportation and dump them when they approach a high mileage,IMHO.
I just bought a 95 geo metro, I had brake work done to it, but it was really no big deal, but I go out today and it won't start. The check engine light came on with the oil light and it won't turn over. It's been starting fine up to this point. The car is in really good shape, it only has 67000km on it, so it hasn't been driven that much, but if anyone could help me in figuring this problem out it would be much appreciatated. Do these cars have problems starting, do the starters go very much and how much is it to fix them. You can email me at
cnelson@ns.sympatico.ca thanks.
I own a 95 Geo Metro and it is the best little car for me. I'm in high school. The only real problem I have is my electrical system. One of my headlights is dimmer than the other and turning on m brights does all of nothing. Also the switches on my A/C will only work on the highest setting. The mechanic said I have to take it to the dealership to get it fixed because no one has the schematics on it. I don't know if there even is any anymore.
I bought my 1992 Metro in 1994 with 27K miles on it. It now has 177,000 miles. I recently did a compression check and found the #3 cylinder to be 1/2 of the pressure as the other two. After removing the head, I found the #3 exhaust valve to be burnt. While I had it apart, I installed a new timing belt, timing belt tensioner, water pump and alternator for a cost of less than $300 in parts. My check engine light had been on for at least a year so I obtained the fault code of 51 (EGR Problem). After inspecting the EGR valve, I found it to be packed solid with carbon. I planed to buy a new one, but thought I would try to clean the old one since they cost $80 new. I successfully removed the carbon build up using a hi pressure washer. After all the work, the car has more power now and my check engine light is back off. It has been the least expensive to operate and maintain car I have ever owned.
I bought a 1996 lsi for 1700, so far I've put 175 into it for transmission flush, and a oil change. however, my check engine light has been on since I bought it. I had Jiffy Lube to a test, and they said it was my egr valve, or was it flow? Anyway, I priced the part at auto zone, and it's 90.00 dollars. I just need to get that, and a brake job done, then it'll be cool.
96
124K Miles
auto 1.3 liter
MPG 20.75.
I bought a 1995 Geo Metro last year for 1600 bucks, with 11,000 miles on it. so far I've put 5,000 miles on it. it has run great so far, the gas mileage has saved my life, since I am but a poor student. I've only had to replace the exhaust for 200 bucks. I might have to replace the tires pretty soon, but other than that, I love that puppy. its the best car in the world. I hope it never breaks.
Hi, I live in Venezuela and I have a Geo Metro 95, I`m looking for the pressure sensor (and filter) spare part. Please if anyone can help me with some information about where can I find it I`ll appreciate it. Rafael. ragm_merida@cantv.net.