1997 Geo Metro Review
Fuel Economy
35 - 40 mpg
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1997 geo metro
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
This is a good car, if, you're fortunate enough not to get a lemon. It seems that the geo is an extremely good or extremely poor purchase. If you have one, here's some advice: Don't dog it, it's all about using your gears, I climbed Mt. Ashland at 75 mph, since it's a roller skate, the trick is momentum.
Favorite Features
gas saving potential, if, you're not lead footed and what I get out of 61 horse power, by using momentum, plus it's fun to drive
Suggested Improvements
A Surge performance chip.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Shouldn't quit making them
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
This car, if you don't dog it, will pull its weight, it's all about the gearing
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
1997 Geo Metro
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
Best car I ever owned. Very reliable, gas efficient and easy to maintain. Never had any major repairs - car just kept going. Chevy made a big mistake when they decided to discontinue them.
Favorite Features
Hatchback was very roomy and the back seats flipped down for more room. Also an ease to park.
Suggested Improvements
I've loved this car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
This is the 2nd Geo Metro (Chevy Sprint) I've driven to over 200,000 miles. I've only had to do routine maintenance and this car is still running on many of the original parts, including engine and clutch. Still gets over 44 mpg. It might be the fastest or most stylish car on the road but I'd buy another in a heartbeat if they were still making them. It's ridiculous to have pay over $20,000 to get a new car that equals the fuel efficiency of this old one. What's wrong with this picture?
Favorite Features
Fuel efficiency!!! Small, peppy for a 3 cylinder...
Suggested Improvements
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
My Geo's Eulogy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1997 Geo Metro 2 Dr LSi Hatchback
Review
Well, after 112,000 mile a bad oil leak repair finally killed her, but what a great, cheap car. Up until the last gasp, this car never broke down--I did replace an axel & had some brake work done, but for the first four years nothing but oil changes. I bought this car used with about 40000 miles on it. It was awesome on gas and you could fit a ton of stuff in the hatchback. I'm replacing her with a 2004 Hyundai accent sedan, which is safer, but I'll miss my metro. It was an automatic transmission, and I've never had to repair it. If you are on a budget and can find a clean one with > 80k miles, I say go for it.
Favorite Features
Manual controls (window, locks), hatchback TONS of cargo space for such a small car, Excellent fuel economy, cheap & infrequent repairs. And it was a really cute design. You can also buy a kit to convert this car to electric--I'm considering keeping it and doing just that.
Suggested Improvements
They don't make 'em anymore--if they're started again, The only thing I'd change is to make it a safer ride. I'm a timid, defensive driver--never wrecked in this vehicle and glad about it.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
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