Front wheel bearing changed.
Seats really worn. Covers fitted.
New exhaust just fitted.
Auto gearbox slipping under load between gear changes, even after an oil change.
This car is very reliable.
Very greedy on fuel, about 23mpg, even with new air filters.
I think I probably paid too much for the car - £325.
Brought it off an old granny, I think she was a used car dealer in her past, stitched me up well and good.
I stumbled across your survey, while searching for the availability of Automatic Gearbox parts for the Metro 1.3.
Your comments on the gearbox slipping, I can certainly relate to - my father has the same problem with his Metro (between third & forth I think...?). My Metro has worn brake bands, or so I'm told. Lots and lots of town driving from new, I would imagine. This results with an awful noise between gear changes. mostly between first and second.
I have to say, I don't find any problem in the fuel economy department. Obviously it's not quite up to modern standards, but for a car with no fifth gear or overdrive, I would say it's pretty typical.
I hope these comments are of interest to somebody.
From one Non Image Conscious Metro owner.
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