1996 Geo Metro review from North America
"Economical and fun to drive in the city"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I too have had problems with the exhaust system. I keep taking it back on one of those Lifetime Replacement guarantees - they hate me.
Recently I had to replace the pump on the windshield washer. It is pretty easy once you figure it is inside the fender behind the headlight on the bottom of the washer tank.
I had problems with a front brake overheating sporadically. Never would do it when I took it in, but it got hot enough to slow the car down - and too hot to touch.
Finally just had to replace the full rotor and brake assembly for about $200.
This was my daughters car and she left it here when she moved to Philly. I have so much fun driving it I can't sell it.
Is 40 mile per gallon the average?
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| Great reliability for a great price |
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| Comfortable, dependable and thrifty |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2005 |