I had one minor problem with the shifter at about 20k miles.
If every car was like the Metro, OPEC would be out of business! I get over 35 MPG in the city and I do NOT drive sedately. The little monster can get up and move when called upon, with the 1.3L and five speed.
The Metro, also marketed as the Suzuki Swift, was made by the CAMI plant in Canada. I was working for GM when I bought my Metros. I researched the car a LOT before I bought mine. If you get one and it doesn't run at least 300k miles, you're doing something wrong!
This is my second one. My first one, a '99, gave its life for me in a front end collision at 45 mph when an elderly woman pulled out in front of me. My passenger and I climbed out without a scratch. The built-in crumple zones and airbags gave us 100% safety, but resulted in the car being totaled.
When buying my replacement, my salesman remarked he had just sold matching Metros to a husband and wife who were police officers here in Tampa, FL. They had both seen collisions with Metros involved and were so impressed with the car they bought a pair of them!
I hope they took the time to figure out WHY the Metro's collided.
It would be an awkward mistake to find out that it was due to brake failure or the steering going out, wouldn't it?
Just searched for related problems with the Metro all years from 89-01 and no problems with brakes or steering reported so keep your smart comments to yourself.
Geez! Why don't you take some of the money you are saving by driving that little tin sled, and buy yourself a sense of humor.
The 4 cyl engine went bad in my 99 metro. will a 97 geo metro motor fit this car? I was told it would not. if not why not? diane.
"The 4 cyl engine went bad in my 99 metro. will a 97 geo metro motor fit this car? I was told it would not. if not why not? diane."
It should fit just fine, both the 1997 Metro and the 1999 Metro are the same, so there's no reason why an engine from a 1997 Metro shouldn't fit a 1999 Metro.
Thanks for the info on the engines. Do you know of anyone who has put a 97 or older engine into a 98 or newer Metro? The salvage yard told me that because the Metro changed from Geo to Chevy in 98, the motors are different with a different block number and ignition system, and the coil pack is not in the same place. I have a friend with a 97 engine that I can get for a good price. That is why I am asking. Thanks again, Diane.
I own a 98 Chevrolet metro and it runs as good as the day it came out of the factory! The only problem is, is that I live in Upstate NY and the car beneath me including the frame and suspension are rotting right before my very eyes! It is for that only reason I need to get rid of it! Mine has only 59 thousand miles! I am the 2nd owner, car is cheaply made, engine is excellent.
I have a 1999 chevy metro it may have a burnt valve it has 90k does anyone have the procedures and specs on adjusting the valves or can direct me to where I can get some help? t_rex_todd@yahoo.com
Hi, I have a green 1999 Chevy Metro LSI.
My question is about the belts. I just replaced them in May and one of them is getting bad. Already I burnt up my alternator. I think there might be a different kind of belt I need to use. Does anyone here anything about this?
My 1999 Chevy Metro LSI was recently involved in a front-end collision. I -loved- this car. It got 40mpg and never once broke down on me in the two years I owned it. It has over 100k miles on it. Would it be worth $2000 to fix it up?
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