1991 Geo Metro LSI review from North America

Windshield wiper buttons fly off when using them.

There is a high pitched noise that comes from behind me when I am accelerating - I'm told it may be the fuel pump about to go.

One headlight dims slightly when I put the high beams on, even after I changed the bulb. It may be a bad connection.

Convertible roof leaks where the windows meet the roof. Bad rubber strip design.

Manual steering can be tough when trying to park.

I purchased this car two months ago because of the ever increasing gas prices. I paid $2500 for it, and I felt that it was a good deal because these Metros are in high demand now. They were selling on EBAY for over $3000 in the same shape with higher miles. Mine however had only 39k miles on it... proven with accurate paperwork.

I am amazed at how quickly this little car can keep up with other vehicles. It does have a little difficulty getting up hills really quick though.

This Metro surprisingly has a lot of room in it. I am 5'11" and people are amazed that I get in and out of that car. This car is so small, it would fit in the bed of my pickup truck. I call this car my little rider lawn mower, because that's what it reminds me of.

I am very happy with the purchase. It has a 10 gallon gas tank and with gas at $3.00 per gallon, I'm doing alright. I consistently get 30 mpg whether on the highway or in the city traffic. I would like to know what I can do to get the 40 mpg that the car is supposed to get. Should I replace/clean the fuel injectors and/or replace the fuel filter and fuel pump?

Could some mechanic out there tell me what I might be able to do?