1997 Geo Metro Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
35 - 40 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(12 Total Reviews)
Great car!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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1997 Geo Metro 4 Dr LSi Sedan
Review
Unbelievable price for such a great little car!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
Go Metro
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
I think these little cars are the ultimate comute car. I put in 30-40K a year and they keep on going. They are a great low maintenance car. I have 142,000 miles and I've done nothing to fix this car yet. Just new plugs (twice), tires, brakes (twice). I don't even change the oil but every 3-6 mos (9k-18k miles for me) this is my 2nd hatch back but my third metro and I just bought a 2001 for $3800 w/ only 28,000 mi on it. I figure it will go at least another 100,000 miles (that's only 4 cents a mile to own) It's just too bad that chevy stopped making them. I'm currently looking for low mileage 2001 to park / store until I need them.
Favorite Features
lowe maintenance
Suggested Improvements
15 out 15 people found this review helpful
a pretty good small car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
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1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
the seats in this car killed my back, but other than that it was cheap to keep . so that is allways a good thing cheap tires, low payment, the only complaint was not comfortable to drive on long trips,
Favorite Features
cheap up keep, tires, gas, ect
Suggested Improvements
redesign the seats,
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Long Hauler
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 4 Dr LSi Sedan
Review
This is the 3rd Geo I have had. I enjoy the excellent gas mileage and the peace of mind that I get when I start it up every day. I know it will always start for me and perform. I bought it used, to help off set the gas consumption of my 99 Silverado. It is easy to tune and oil change. I would recommend it to anyone needing a 2nd dependable car. The after market parts are very expensive.
Favorite Features
Size of interior, gas mileage, easy to work on.
Suggested Improvements
Quiet the engine down.
9 out 10 people found this review helpful
whats to complain about
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
as far as inexpensive, bought a 97 in 99 for $4500 4 door automatic/air cond...it gets the mileage and has gone from 32k miles to over 88k without complaints..had to put in $100 for air conditioner charge but other than that i am smiling all the way...so what is there to complain about??? it ain't a mercedes, but then again, you ain't paying the payment!!!
Favorite Features
big truck
Suggested Improvements
latch for trunk release
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
NEVER AGAIN
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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1997 Geo Metro 4 Dr LSi Sedan
Review
THERE DEVELOPED A KNOCK IN THE ENGINE AND WHEN WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC HE SAID THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOTHING COULD BE DONE FOR THE LOUD KNOCK
Favorite Features
THIS IS A CUTE CAR THAT IS GOOD ON GAS
Suggested Improvements
STRONGER ENGINE TO COMPLIMENT THE GREAT FUEL MILEAGE
2 out 6 people found this review helpful
Economic - Not Exquisite
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
In terms of achieving my goal, this car has more than met it. I wanted an interim, inexpensive, small, dependable car I could load my keyboard & amp in & out of with relative ease. For 5 years it’s consistently done the job. Tires, hubcaps, & rear axle have been replaced. After the first year (’98) I had no air conditioning because the frion ran out. But the heater works great & the gas hikes haven’t phased me- -I’m still paying less per month than I do for cable TV. It’s a great little car with surprisingly good pick-up, no slowing on hills, easy on the turns, but tough to park without power steering.
Favorite Features
Gas mileage can't be beat and I can fit in just about anywhere for street parking.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Good A to B and B to A car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
For a 3 cylinder car, it is pretty decent. I want to know when the spark plugs have to be changed. I have about 70,000 clicks on it. Does this car use platinum plugs? I bought this secondhand at about 35,000 km.. I recently changed the air filter on it. I'd appreicate any input from similar owners on its upkeep. There is no a/c on mine. I am having a problem with the heating switch that I have to wiggle to make it operate at low speed. I live in Toronto and I need the heat in winter.
Favorite Features
Just a fun little car with its small engine. Easy to park downtown.
Suggested Improvements
Cant't think of any since it is out of production. After the market parts may be difficult to get at a price lower than dealer.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great Little Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
Bought the car used in 1999 for $6900 with 36000 miles. I can't seem to get the max fuel economy out of it (even after tune up). It has never had any major mech problems.
Favorite Features
Fuel Economy and Reliability.
Suggested Improvements
It dosent matter anymore.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Economical and dependable
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
In the 2 years I've owned my Geo I have had no problems beyond worn out wiper blades. It runs smoothly and I the auto-transmission gearing is just right to pull out ahead of the crowd at the stoplights. It accelerates smoothly and quickly on the uphill to over 65 MPH on the freeway. My overall MPG was good before at 32, and now even better since a tuneup.
Favorite Features
Very good gas mileage, lots of room with the back seat folded down, dependable, excellent handling on curvy mountain roads.
Suggested Improvements
Vertical seat adjustments. Power windows and mirrors.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
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