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#1 of 25 Buying a Geo Metro by shravan Oct 14, 2006 (1:16 pm)
I am looking out for a car and the one that has caught my eye has the following specifications:   Model: 1995 Geo Metro Transmission: Automatic Engine: 4 Cylinder Mileage: 122k   Upon speaking to the owner, I was told that the timing belt was replaced recently and there are no problems with the engine as such. Do let me know if there is anything to watch out for here and also if I should go ahead with this car.   Thanks Awaiting your replies Shravan
#2 of 25 Check it out carefully by precision1 Jan 14, 2007 (7:55 pm)
I would definitely want a compression test and check the vehicle over carefully. Get a full record of the maintenance carried out on the vehicle. Is the catalytic converter cut out? My daughter bought a 1999 Firefly 4 cyl Automatic last March with supposedly 78,000 KM on it(even though that is what the odometer said I still wonder whether it was somehow turned back). We found out later, after the crankshaft position sensor sheared off that the crankshaft bolt had broken off and had not been fixed properly. The catalytic converter is nowhere to be seen. Also the supposed compression of the cylinders written on the engine (#1 - 150, #2 - 150, #3 - 155, #4 - 150) effective my test yesterday really is only: #1 - 97, #2 - 115, #3 - 118, #4 - 130. The reason I am belaboring the point is that the Geo Metro you are looking at is 4 years older and still about 30,000 km higher than my daughter's and may have many issues that the owner is reluctant to tell you. Ask him/her lots of questions and, read through this forum. On the positive side this little car has been quite reliable and gets pretty decent gas mileage. Although my 2002 Honda Civic 5 speed is a tighter, stronger, more durable car and gets better mileage (but then it cost more than 3X as much as my daughter's Firefly). Wishing you an informed decision.
#4 of 25 Is this a good deal on a metro? by zahdock Jan 10, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Have found a 92 Geo Metro hachback with 28,000 miles, 1 owner, Car looks to be in good condition. I know nothing about metros, they want 3000 for this car. Would you buy it? Replies to this message: zahdock (Jan 10, 2007 6:34 pm) stobar (Jan 11, 2007 6:14 pm) buffalobruce (Feb 03, 2007 3:07 pm) ahoora (May 03, 2007 9:34 pm) 92metroowner (Aug 30, 2007 12:24 am) and 1 more... dboberg (Dec 06, 2007 11:27 am) suz13 (Nov 25, 2008 12:09 am) c54dtb (Mar 27, 2007 1:59 pm) corvairbob (Dec 01, 2007 8:32 pm)
#5 of 25 Re: Is this a good deal on a metro? [zahdock] by zahdock Jan 10, 2007 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: zahdock (Jan 10, 2007 3:11 pm) Correction, I have talked them down to 2300. Replies to this message: stobar (Jan 11, 2007 6:14 pm) buffalobruce (Feb 03, 2007 3:07 pm) ahoora (May 03, 2007 9:34 pm) 92metroowner (Aug 30, 2007 12:24 am) rchristen (Dec 13, 2007 9:43 pm) dboberg (Dec 06, 2007 11:27 am) suz13 (Nov 25, 2008 12:09 am)
#6 of 25 Re: Is this a good deal on a metro? [zahdock] by stobar Jan 11, 2007 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: zahdock (Jan 10, 2007 6:34 pm) Zahdock, recommend you post at the "Chevrolet/Geo Metro" forum. There are plenty of fellow Metro owners there that could answer your question. Me - I own a '98 Chevy Metro ('98 was the year they changed from Geo to Chevy). Bought it almost two years ago with only 28,200 miles on it and paid $2,995, which honestly was still a bit high, but couldn't pass up the low mileage. I would still say $2,300 is a bit high, but again, recommend you post on the Chevrolet/Geo Metro Forum.
#7 of 25 Re: Need 13" aluminum Geo wheels by buffalobruce Feb 03, 2007 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: zahdock (Jan 10, 2007 6:34 pm) Hey zahdock, $2300 for a Geo with that few miles is a good buy. I get 66mpg in summer with mine. I am looking for a set of 13" aluminum rims for my 92 Metro. Bruce
#8 of 25 Re: Is this a good deal on a metro? [zahdock] by c54dtb Mar 27, 2007 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: zahdock (Jan 10, 2007 3:11 pm) I have a 1993 Geo Metro XFI 5sp manual hatchback that I bought brand new back in Aug1993. Currently has 132,000 miles and still runs like a champ. 3cyl that still gets 40plus mpg. Change oil about every 4000 miles. Mostly highway commute miles here in the golden state. Paid about $8,500 for it brand new. No complaints. Hard to believe you found a 1992 with less than 30,000 miles. If it's the original engine & miles, great car to pick-up if you're looking for a daily commuter and or need to conserve on gas. You might should try to negotiate for something less than $3K. You can buy a brand new Chevy Aveo for about $7,500 which will get you 33mpg.
#9 of 25 Re: Is this a good deal on a metro? [zahdock] by ahoora May 03, 2007 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: zahdock (Jan 10, 2007 6:34 pm) remember GEO'S odometer goes to zero at 100K so that car is very much 130K or even 230K miles and it is not worth more than 1200 to 15oo$ max,I own 1991 with new Japanese ENG new clutch,alternator bot C.V shaft new I put it today a good used Tranny,new wind shield,new battery,brand new brakes all way around ( new calipers wheel cylinder ,shoe's,pads,brake hoses, rotor,drum ,all less than a year old)all new wheel bearing,and all four struts 250$, window regulator,head light switch all radiator hose,new heater core two years ago,turn signal switch,and lot more I can not even remember,and I know I can not get 15oo$ for it but it is for pizza delivery and never once let me down,while every one else with newer car had problem every so often!!!!!!!!!! oil changed every 3000to 4000 miles but I did not paid a penny for labor.did it all myself,so there is my money saving,and 66 MPG is just lie,and impossible you can get 33 to 37 mpg in town and 40 to may be 45 on high way Replies to this message: 92metroowner (Aug 30, 2007 12:24 am) rchristen (Dec 13, 2007 9:43 pm) dboberg (Dec 06, 2007 11:27 am) suz13 (Nov 25, 2008 12:09 am)

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