1995 Geo Metro Lsi from North America - Comments

Dave from Iowa writes:

Just bought a '95 Metro Lsi today. Some rust on the rocker panels and some fading on the dash. Interior perfect, 110K miles. Newer AM/FM/CD. $1400 cash, private owner.

Other than that, it seems like it's got way more zip than I would expect for a 3 cylinder. I noticed it idles a little rough, and there's some funny rattles on potholes (I'm thinking it's a good idea to avoid potholes). The previous owner is the pastor of a local Baptist Church and has taken good care of it. He claims a normal MPG of around 43. I figured I could take his word for it...

How bad a problem is the rust deal? I've noticed that there are several rusty spots on A-arm mounts and "frame" mounts. Do these need to be addressed while there's no damage besides paint gone and surface rust?

For the owner w the EGR issue:

You don't have to replace it...but... you do have to take it off and clean it... and the tubes leading to and from it.

If you do you will keep it running to 350-400k miles.

If you don't it will burn the middle valve.

Its easy... do it soon. Its normal. Its important.

Regarding below post. Rusted A Arms can be dangerous and front end can collapse on one side or the other. Best to get car up on a hoist and inspect. If A Arms are rusted through, car is pretty much toast.

Other than that, it seems like it's got way more zip than I would expect for a 3 cylinder. I noticed it idles a little rough, and there's some funny rattles on potholes (I'm thinking it's a good idea to avoid potholes). The previous owner is the pastor of a local Baptist Church and has taken good care of it. He claims a normal MPG of around 43. I figured I could take his word for it...

How bad a problem is the rust deal? I've noticed that there are several rusty spots on A-arm mounts and "frame" mounts. Do these need to be addressed while there's no damage besides paint gone and surface rust?