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If you're cheap, you'll love it
Joe, 04/24/2006
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Ok, I admit it; Im cheap. We bought the Metro in 1997 for under $8,000 (including taxes and license). With the wind, it gets around 50 mpg and has never done less than 35. If you are a cheapskate, don't believe the lies about the Metro. The professional review is really misleading and lacks historical perspective. Compared to my other car, a highly- rated 2002 Subaru Outback, it was a heck of a buy. Oh yeah, more comfortable, reliable and fun to drive too.
Metro tons of power for small dollars.
mvlion, 04/18/2003
1998 Chevrolet Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Metro's are excellent cars for the small amount of money needed to buy one. Always, make sure you get a 5 speed. Never, buy this car in a power and mileage robbing 3 speed automatic. This is the reason that it so hard to find a used low mileage stick and so easy to find a low mileage automatic. Expect, to get 40 mpg with a stick Metro with pretty good comfort and equipment levels. 1998 and newer models had Fuel Injection and are much quicker!
What's not to like
boaw, 05/18/2008
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Never breaks down. More comfortable on long trips than my Subaru Outback. Amazing MPG. Great snow car with proper tires. Fun to drive. You can speed without fear of getting a ticket as cops don't believe their radar. Cost $8,000 new
My Metro
metroman, 12/31/2002
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought My Metro new (1998 model) and drove it 130,000 miles until I ran into a parked SUV. The airbag worked great and I got only a scratch. The car was 100% reliable - it always started and ran good. It gave 40+ miles per gallon. With the rear seat down, the hatch could carry very large items. I'll miss that car, wish they were still building them, I'd buy another. Now that I think about it, the only problem was an oil leak, at about 85,000 miles. Good car!
I Love My Car!!!
New Mommy cries, 07/09/2004
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car solely due to its low price back in 1998. Since that time I have put on 82000miles & have had no problems, I love my car. I have been in 2 accidents once in the front and once in the rear and both left no damage on myself or my car. The gas mileage is amazing even with the A/C running. I find I often shock those next to me at lights because I am not the last one out. You would think this 3 cyl engine would drag, but I have never experienced this. I hate to have to get rid of this car, but it is not compatable to car seats going in and out. ohh Have I mentioned I love my car. It is the most under rated car that has ever been sold.
rocks should be this solid
mr bad example, 10/25/2002
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is bullet-proof, change the oil every few months or few thousand miles, shift before the engine blows up and this car will last forever. the only problem i have is merging on fast interstates, that's when you pray for more ponies. around town and down the road, it's the greatest.
The Little Car that Can
MetroMan, 04/12/2003
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second new Metro. First one was total by a semi (and I walked away!). Love the comfort. Love the milage even better! Low maint. costs! Would buy my third new metro if only Chevy would wise up and start making these little gems again!
Awesome little car
Mom, 08/30/2008
1998 Chevrolet Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My brother drove this car to work every day in all kinds of weather until he retired this year. I luckily inherited it from him with 94,000 miles on it. It still gets great mpgs. It's a little cramped for me but I can deal with that. The only problem I have is with a fuel pressure sensor and I can't find parts at the junk yards!
Like a Rock
Labradogs1, 07/16/2002
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is like the eveready rabbit. Excellent mileage (best on the planet) so you can laugh at the high gasoline prices. Never lets me down. No repairs, just regular maintenance. You feel like you're beating the system when you drive this car. All the convenience without the bills. Get one!
Love the Car
steveg, 11/05/2002
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Metro, bought this 1998 Model with 28000 on it June 2002. Have had 0 problems and get close to 50 miles to the gal. If you want a nice little car that gets you there and back cheep this is the car.
Energizer Bunny! It just goes & goes
HappyMetroOwner, 02/15/2008
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I bought the car new, it was listed MSRP $9000, at 2% interest payments. I got $600 off the trade-in, $750 Special markdown on sticker, and $500 loyal Chevy buyer discount ($7150 total cost). Its been ultra reliable, only routine maintenance and 1 starter, less weight than a Volkswagon, gets 44.6 MPG when new, and not much different at 101,300 miles. Do not let the oil get low! It is a 3 cyl. 1.0 liter, best for 1 person city trips. Use 185/60QR-14 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 snow tires on this car in the snow or expect to not go because it is so lite in weight. I replaced the original 13" rims for 14", and had no issues. The metal sides dent easily in parking lots, no rust in 10years!
Just a fun little car!
theguy89, 05/26/2011
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got this car when i turned 18 and im now 22 years old i had 90 thousand miles on it then and it now has 150 thousands miles on it i had to replace an alternater and a starter but nothing seroius very well build car no major problems and i dont regret it at all.this car had been threw hell and back but somehow its still runs as if it was brand new.what can i say? well its damn good car thats what i can say!
Metro mania
Jay Pope, 03/01/2004
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Metro. I got this 1998 2 dr used and have been a bit disappointed at the lower mpg as compared to my 4 dr 93 GEO. Still, with winter cold starts and a commute of only 7 miles city driving to work, I got over 36 mpg. Hope to get 40 mpg with the warmer weather. Wonderful car around town. Fun to drive. Easy to maintain. Resale value is about 100% so far.
Fantastic gas saver!
Chevy Metro/Suzuki, 08/22/2005
1998 Chevrolet Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Indeed, we have been 100% very pleased over the years with the automatic version, comfort and cargo space offered by this stylish Chevy Metro /Suzuki Swift, having Japanese quality & reliability so obvious, this car will not let you down, and you can really smile at the gas station with these new gas prices and still rising! We truly love this car who saved us thousands of dollars over the years!
Great Car!
edward busby, 03/16/2003
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought New, Drove at least 45,000 miles.Excellent Student car ,also great work car . Great Gas milage ! The most gas expence was $6.00 the least $4.00 TALK ABOUT CHEAP!
Cheap, Great MPG, Low Operating Cost
Linda, 02/17/2007
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
40 mpg city without air on. Air drags 3 cyl 5 spd down to 30mpg. Don't expect to get on the freeway unless you turn everything off and downshift to third to get up speed. I'm always the last from a light. 50 mph the car runs fantastic, at 70 on freeway it is wound up so tight in 5th gear it is hurting. Repairs have been minor except for a constant unrepairable airconditioning compressor leak. On the 3rd compressor and no air with only 59,000 miles on the car. Cheap cost, great low driving and repair cost - but get what you pay for.
Homely hatchback
Jwist, 03/13/2002
1998 Chevrolet Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Metro is a fun,very economical little car,one of the most reliable GM ever maketed.Excellent quality for the money!
I love this car
sarah, 08/05/2008
1998 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been wonderful to me. I bought it used in 2003 with no clue how to drive a stick. It's very forgiving and easy to learn on. Haven't had any problems other than the usual repairs required.