The only item that had to be change was the convertible top. It was ripped when I bought the car.
Engine is starting to leak oil. The desert is bad on gaskets.
This car is great if you are looking for a reliable, fun, economical car.
I purchased this car, $1150 including tax, so I could make money on an expense account. I worked and internship that required driving to different accounts. I would make around $13/gallon of gas. Good incentive to drive economical car.
I recently decided to buy a lifted Chevy Z71. I returned the truck, loan was not complete, when I filled the tank for a week and that was my normal monthly gas bill in the Geo.
I am now replacing everything that needs to be fixed and keeping the car till it dies.
I beat this car beyond normal were and tear it always gets me were I need to go. Car is pretty good at light rock crawling.
The only bad thing I have to say is that tire manufactures stopped making OEM size tires. I had to install larger diameter tires. The larger tires gave a better ride, but I lost some of the scarce power.
Did using larger tires give better gas mileage?
I purchase 13" tires for my GEO convertible at Wal-Mart for $18-$29 each. They are 40,000 mile tires and with the road hazard coverage, the cost is $28-$34 each. A GREAT buy when they are on sale! The name is Xtra-Trac are Wal-Mart brand made by Kelly Tires.
Blessings
Rev. Mike.
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