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?
The 3 cylinder automatic Geo was rated by the EPA as getting 36 city/39 highway, the 3 cylinder 5 speed model was rated 46 city/50 highway. 30 mpg average is a bit on the low side. Replace spark plugs, wires cap and rotor, front O2 sensor, change oil and all filters. Make sure you're running your tires at their maximum rated pressure, check your alignment, reduce un-necessary weight in the car and drive a bit slower. If, after all this, you find that your fuel mileage hasn't improved, then I'd venture to say that your engine is just showing it's age. If it still runs good at that point, drive it til it dies. If not, then locate another lower mileage engine, or rebuild it if you can. Oh, one very important thing. Remove and clean your EGR valve and clean the carbon out of the EGR passages!! Plugged/dirty EGR valves and passages often leads to burned valves on these little 3 cylinder motors, and that can lead to greatly reduced engine power and fuel economy. Send me an email if you'd like to talk more about your car. jason.bright@gmail.com
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