1989 Geo Metro review from North America
"A loved member of the family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats are wearing badly (they are very old), linkage between transmission & shifter has worn, but has been replaced.
General comments?
This is the only car that has ever lived up to 50+ MPG without being a hybrid! It has never burned oil nor has it run too rich. The plugs wear out and never foul. It has been a "regular use" car and is now our "emergency back-up" because we know it will run when we need it!!
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| Good, cheap no-frills transportation |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki MAZDA GLC |
| Date of Entry | 4th November, 2005 |