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4 Reviews

1989 Geo Metro -

Richard S.
Portland, Oregon
Overall
5.0
Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Style
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Of course one of the great features of the GEO Metro is it's fantastic gas mileage. For the first year that I owned the car I checked the mileage and I got 49 mpg, on all around driving. I had a job delivering legal papers (process server) and I drove about 150 miles per day, all over town, and into the suburbs as well. The car only had a little tiny three cylinder motor, but since it was fuel injected it had a lot of zip, combined with the 5 speed transmission. The LSI model that I had, had a nice cloth interior, not the plastic that the basic model had. I only paid $7100 for the car brand new, and I drove it for over 250,000 miles before I sold it.
Story
I lived in Portland Oregon, and the beach was 100 miles away, but I could drive all the way there, all up and down the coast all day, then back home again, and still have gas left over in my tank to go to work.
Pros
The car got fantastic gas mileage, 49 mpg on all around driving. It had plenty of power for such a tiny engine. The first batch of tires lasted 80,000 miles, probable due to the light weight of the car, the next batch only lasted 70,000 miles, but I had bought some larger, wider, tires and wheels for better handling and ride.
Cons
The car was a little small to carry more than 4 people. Plus if anyone was obese they'd have trouble being comfortable as well. The back seat was mostly good just for my kids, adults could sit there, but there wasn't a lot of room for their feet. The car was a little loud, especially when I first bought it, I took carpet padding and glued it under the back seat, on the floor boards, and in the hatchback, and that helped a lot.

1992 Geo Storm - Basically a tin coffin

Cando
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Overall
2.0
Value
3.0
Performance
3.0
Style
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Fuel Economy
3.0
Reliability
1.0
When I first bought this car, I thought I would really like it. The car was sleek and somewhat sporty, and was a beautiful shade of teal. But after a week it was very obvious that this car was essentially a death trap. I noticed, when trying to repair one of the car door speakers that there was practically no padding between the trim and the door. Just a tiny thin layer of the same kind of foam you find in an egg carton. The steering wheel was gummy and anytime it got too humid or your hands were too wet, the finish would rub off onto your hands, whether through the steering wheel or through the gear shift. The engine performed okay, I had to get a new core for my alternator though so that really put a dent in the bank.
Story
Some of my favorite stories were from my first years in college. I had this vehicle my freshman year of college and the best memories I have are when someone actually hit it in the parking lot and I got to drive around in a brand new Nissan for a few months while the car was getting fixed.
Pros
I loved the way it looked and that was really about it. That and it had a great console area that allowed me to be able to customize my stereo types. I liked the trunk space too. It allowed for many impromptu picnics at the beach and camping trips with friends.
Cons
Pretty much everything else. I had a few mechanical issues under the hood that were pretty costly, the only airbags were in the driver and passenger side, the actual integrity of the vehicle seemed dangerous if it were to ever be in an accident, and the interior material was awful and would smell if it got too hot.

1997 Geo Metro - Let your car help with your budget.

Kurt
Guyton, Georgia
Overall
5.0
Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Style
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Reliability
5.0
The car is not very powerful, but it handles just fine. I think it goes fast enough. I really like small cars. If you like a small car, then this one is the best. You don't need to spend a lot of money on a hybrid when you can get a Geo Metro. If you're a better driver, you might get even better than 50 mph on the highway. It's really roomy, I can sleep in it on long road trips. The engine is smooth and not noisy.
Story
I remember when I left my wallet at home and didn't realize it until I arrived at the gas station. It was late at night, and my home was about 10 miles away. I can't believe that the car made it, even though it was almost empty.
Pros
I love that I save so much money per year on gas. I also like that it's very easy to maintain. It's also super roomy for a small car.
Cons
The looks of the car is not that appealing and there's not much you can do to dress it up. I also don't like that it has no power steering.

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