2000 Chevy Metro Review
List Price Estimate: | $1,493 - $2,338 |
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2000 Chevy Metro Review





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Chevrolet Metro types
- Sedan
- Hatchback
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Inexpensive base model, great gas mileage, large dealer network.
Cons
- Inexpensive looking inside and out, buzzy motors, low equipment levels, poor value when equipped with options.
What’s new
Two new colors help buyers differentiate between 1999 and 2000 Metros.
Edmunds says
Rock-bottom price and great mileage -- and we would still rather have just about anything else.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 Chevrolet Metro LSi 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.42 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$125/mo
Metro LSi
vs
$182/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
General Motors calls the 2000 Metro "a low-cost vehicle that provides new-car peace of mind and excellent fuel economy to the buyer shopping for reliable transportation." Fair enough, being that most small cars are cheap and get good gas mileage. But what we have here is automotive transport in its most basic form competing with larger, more powerful Korean entries and certified used cars from big-brand Japanese automakers. This market climate does not spell success for Metro. As any good comparison shopper will tell you, a bargain is only a bargain in comparison to what else is available for the same price.
So what other new vehicles are even available in this class? Chevy lists only three direct competitors for the Metro, all of them imports: the Hyundai Accent, the Kia Sephia and Metro's twin, the Suzuki Swift. True, Hyundai's reliability record is unimpressive, but recent indicators point to improved build quality in the Accent, which has a longer list of standard equipment and a far better warranty than the little Chevy. Plus, it's been redesigned for 2000, and improved in every way. And for our money, Kia's Sephia feels more substantial than the Canadian-built Metro. In contrast, the Metro comes across as a tinny, bare bones econocar. Finally, the Swift is essentially identical to the Metro, but without the Chevy's roadside-assistance coverage or extensive dealership network. On the used-car market, a buyer could select a certified used Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla and get more passenger room, more powerful engines, and world-renowned reputations for reliability.
Metro does feature dual depowered airbags, but in the way of standard equipment the base hatchback comes with little else. LSi models add a few convenience items, but this trim level is the ticket to many much-desired accessories such as remote exterior mirrors, a rear wiper/washer and an automatic transmission. A tiny, 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine attempts to motivate the base Metro with its 55 horsepower, but we know of some personal watercraft with more oomph. The LSi gets a 79-horsepower four-cylinder. Still, the Metro LSi is no stoplight sprinter, and the base hatchback is pathetically sluggish.
We don't recommend the Metro, and new paint colors for 2000 aren't going to do much to change our opinion of the baby Chevy. Why not? Because a fully loaded LSi Sedan tops $14,000 with an automatic transmission and antilock brakes. That's Chevy Prizm and Ford Focus territory, folks, and they are both in a different - and, let's face it, a much better - league than the Metro. Our advice in this low-cost segment remains to try the Accent or Sephia. If a Korean-assembled car doesn't sit well with you, get a nice used Honda or Toyota. You will probably be happier with it.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2000 Chevrolet Metro.
5 star(63%)
4 star(22%)
3 star(15%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
27 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.63 out of 5 stars
Best and first car
danamarie4,04/05/2012
2000 Chevrolet Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
I got into a wreck with my 2000 chevy metro the 6th week I owned her. I was driving down a dirt road and hit a deer going around a corner; my metro spun and hit the deer twice. Once up front, once in the back. I spun again and tilted onto my driver side and slid 50ft into the woods and hit TWO trees. When she stood upright my only damage was on my drivers side (Needed new doors which … were fixed for $300) I came out of that wreck alive because of how GOOD the Chevy Metro was built. I would recommend this car to any parents looking for a car of their child. A pretty inexpensive car to fix and buy. (Mine was an automatic not a 5 speed but they dont have that option)
4.5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Little Car
dragonxks,01/10/2013
2000 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
I bought this after my 66' mustang got wrecked
I wanted something that was cheap on gas so I got this lil Metro hatchback.
I got it for $1,900 with 197+ miles. Put new tires on it for 150$ and replaced the EGR valve that was throwing a code and did a basic tune up on it, plugs,wires,filters and sea-foamed it.
Runs perfect.
I took it on a vacation trip from Reno to Crescent
City ca. I … was doing 75 the whole way with my boyfriend and 110 German shepherd and 2 duffel bags of stuff. I was getting 50 mpg when I ran Lucas injector cleaner in the gas tank. Comfy seats surprisingly
4.75 out of 5 stars
Low Cost, Reliable Commuter
Hereld Stuart,06/24/2002
2000 Chevrolet Metro 2dr Hatchback
I average about 45 mpg, commuting on
highway, some mountainous road, and
some stop&go commuting. I have about
100,000 miles on my 2000 Metro, with no
mechanical problems whatsoever. I
replace the oil/filter every 5k miles,
and have replaced the plugs, the manual
transaxle fluid, the brake pads, and
the tires once each, every thing else
is original. It handles very … well
under all conditions (except for high
winds). Acceleration is not great,
especially with air conditioning on,
but it's acceptable.
3.25 out of 5 stars
2000 Chevy Metro
Joe in JT,09/10/2009
2000 Chevrolet Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
I use my Metro for work throwing newspapers everyday. It's very dependable and gets 32 mpg. The drivers seat springs collapsed and I have to use 3 Sunday newspapers under there so I don't sit on the floor. Also the interior roof liner is sagging, and the cup holder is dangerous as I couldn't put the car into reverse in a quick manner because I had a coffee cup in the holder which blocks … the shifter. After I bought the car I had several repairs like a loose spark plug and cv boot and axle. The PNP switch in the trans shifter shorted because previous owner didn't push in the shifter button when changing gears. No problems after that and it has become a reliable car now that I enjoy.
2000 Chevrolet Metro Sedan Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- N/A
- MPG & Fuel
- 31 City / 38 Hwy / 34 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.3 gal. capacity
- Drivetrain
- Type: front wheel drive
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Engine
- Inline 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 79 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
- Dimensions
- Length: 164.0 in. / Height: 55.4 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 62.6 in.
- Curb Weight: 1,984 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 10.3 cu.ft.
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test0
More about the 2000 Chevrolet Metro
Used 2000 Chevrolet Metro Overview
The Used 2000 Chevrolet Metro is offered in the following submodels: Metro Hatchback, Metro Sedan. Available styles include LSi 4dr Sedan, LSi 2dr Hatchback, and 2dr Hatchback. Pre-owned Chevrolet Metro models are available with a 1.3 L-liter gas engine or a 1.0 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 79 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2000 Chevrolet Metro comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual.
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Should I lease or buy a 2000 Chevrolet Metro?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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