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best little car ever built! mine is an automatic..
Brenda Cea-Collazo, 02/21/2015
updated 09/13/2021
1996 Geo Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I've owned my geo since 2006 (I'm the 3rd owner) n love every minute of her , nicknamed her ladybug, since she's red....only have done the basic maintenance, except recently had to get brake work, and radiator hoses replaced plus the timing belt n water pump replaced...since I drive in town n not much on the highway I know that does a lot of wear n tear on a car n in our desert it is even more brutal...I got the car at 154,000 it is now close to 204,000....UPDATED 2/23/17 still own my little red car, mileage a little over 225,000!! still running good!..................UPDATE....2/25/18 still own this gem n its over 236,000 miles! still runs great....:) ****9/11/2018 just a bit over 243,000...runs good still....**** :( in 7/2019 my lady bug went to car heaven after I was struggling with work n trying keep up with maintenance n let an important repair not get done...I was on the freeway n it sputtered n I pulled over n it died forever (254,000 + miles)...she was a good little car!! r.i.p. lady bug <3
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Marvelous Marv, 10/13/2010
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I drive to work, all freeway speeds and on the "flat". ONE WAY, BUMPER TO BUMPER. No need to pass. Zero acceleration at this speed, but more than need acceleration in town.Have air conditioning, is adequate with tinted windows to keep comfortable at 100 degrees after 10-15 minutes of cooling. Will not stay cool at idling--needs 1500-200 rpm to cool. Adequately. Added cruise control-- millage increased from 42 mpg to 45.6 mpg at 50-60 mph with this change. Nothing breaks, excellent car but VERY NOISY--have double insulated doors with Dynomat sound insulation, it helped ---now I can tell the noise is coming from the floor-- 95-98 db--OSHA action time for this amount of noise is 15 minutes.
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michael, 09/12/2009
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love this car. I purchased my 96 metro 5 speed for only 800.00. At first (being a bigger guy) I was actually embarrassed to be seen in it, then as I would drive by the fuel pumps, and see people standing at the pumps looking all depressed, I learned to smile as I drove past them. As far as acceleration... Don't need it. I just leave a little earlier going somewhere and as people pass me I just think"go ahead, burn all your gas up... Don't care."as far as parking, it's like parking a go-cart.......... Bottom line........... I love this car!
Go Geo
Geogo, 12/10/2008
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned the car for 2 years and have put over 115K miles on it.. I have replaced nothing, and beat and abused this car and it won't break. Everything works, looks decent. Gets about 35mpg, costs $8 to fill up right now with gas being $1.75. I have changed the oil about once every 10-15K miles and it never uses any oil. Starts every time.
Favorite Car no matter what Scenario
D66M6D, 10/03/2009
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my Metro for about 5 years, with 3 years of consecutive driving. I moved from a relatively flat area to the alpine mountains, trumped by Subarus and Heavy Duty Diesels. The Geo is great! The winter conditions forced me to learn how to control my FWD car without 4WD. Fuel economy is outstanding; about 35mpg. I can put $20 in my tank and run about 2 weeks, or about 280 miles.
Maybe better than you would think
A.L.K., 11/09/2002
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car to the ends of the earth. I can get 15 50 lb. bags of landscape rock in it. A ladder will fit without a passenger. I was hit in it. Scariest experience of my life-- but I am now very careful. Drive definsively and this is a great car. First "wear" repair at 120K, knock on wood. I call her "Lil' Pepe." I am about to turn it into a rolling billboard for my new business.
An Excellent Commute Car
Harbi, 03/13/2003
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought it as a commute car after the first day of my new Job which was 35 miles away. I drove my Mercedez ML320 to work and I was shocked when I saw the wear and tear and gas bill. I went and bought this car for mere $2500. It was manual with 57000 miles on it. But since then I drove 25000 miles in just 2 years and I didn't have to take it to any repair shop except the oil change. It is a Great car for commute consistently giving me 42-48 miles per gallon. It has already saved me more than $2500 on my ML320 Gas and $$$ of wear and tear.
Reliable commuter
JohnKMiller, 06/16/2003
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 4-door Geo Metro Sedan used in 1998. Since then, I put over 86,000 miles on it and never had to do any repairs other than standard maintenance (brake pads, tires, tune up, etc.). Although it is a small car, there is a surprizing amount of room on the interior, and the rear seats fold down for large loads. At 112K miles, I was rear-ended by a '88 Lincoln Towncar that was travelling about 20-30 mph. I have had a lot of people tell me how these cars would 'crumple like a tin can' if they were in an accident, and I was surprized how little visible damage was caused.
cheap, reliable transport
Ching Tai, 04/25/2002
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Reliability is very important to me. I bought this car new in 1996, and drove it eveyday to work and on holidays. My work is only 3 miles from home, so most of the milage come from my _many_ 2,000+ mile weekend trips. During my ~6 years of ownership, I had zero (yep, that's "0") problems. The only things I've done so far is regular maintenance and changed the tires.
I loved my geo!
ilovemygeo, 07/11/2002
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved my Geo! I bought it because of the great fuel efficiency!!! Everyone should have a fuel efficient car. The only problem is the big gas guzzlers that infiltrate the roads!!! People living in the flatlands do not need 4- wheel drive!!
Best Little Car I've Owned
B. Rocco Del Giglio, 07/27/2002
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It can't get up to speed very quickly but my,at the time, 5 yr old Metro, took me from Key West,FL to NY then to LA and back to Key West with never a problem. The gas mileage is excellent and the back hatch is just right for loading stuff in the vehicle. I bought it new because it was the cheapest car I could get and haven't been sorry for the buy.
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Luke, 02/15/2007
1996 Geo Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with about 80,000 mi. on it just over two years ago. I now have reached 100,000 mi. and haven't found much to complain about. Haven't found much to brag about either. The car has been for the most part quite reliable. The car is a four cylinder with a three speed automatic. I was unpleasantly surprised when I found out I was only getting 30 mpg at best. I think the poor gas mileage is due to the three speed auto tranny. A four speed auto would greatly increase mpg. The only other complaints I have is the small size. I am only 5'10" and I look and feel like a giant in the car. The car is also extremely vunerable to rust. I have seen cars from the 80's with less rust than my car
Geo in Motion
Gma Gave it to me, 08/28/2007
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This little Geo has over 120,000 miles on her and she is still going strong. She has just been handed down to me from my gma as my first car, and I am so excited. This car is older than I am but I know she will keep on running. I used to ride in it when I was a baby, and know I get to drive in it as a "Big Kid." I am so happy to drive the Geo In Motion. I call her GIM!!!
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tomth, 05/20/2003
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car, easy to park, fill up and fun to drive. Did I mention easy to park? I wish they still made them.
So Far So Good
TSchneider, 05/24/2008
1996 Geo Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in '04 w/ 110k on it for $1100. I now have 202k on it. I get 35-40 mpg hwy at 65 and 32 overall. MPG would be better with a stick. Replaced entire exhaust in '05 ($700). At 131k rebuilt camshaft and replaced timing belt and water pump. About a month ago I had water pump and timing belt done again ($700)w/ 200k on it. A/C and Heater blower no longer work. Brakes have been done twice ($300) per visit. Tires are $200 per set! Car still runs very smoothly and gets me anywhere I want to go.
Gets the job done cheaply
Rich, 07/29/2010
1996 Geo Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it in November 08 after going bankrupt, needed a cheap car that got great mileage to drive my 120 mile round trip to work 5-6 days a week. Paid $600 with 110k miles on it, wasn't running at the time. Previous owner was a kid who destroyed a new clutch he put in. I put in a new clutch, starter, left axle, and plugs/wires and drove it to 140k without any problems. Replaced timing belt/water pump and it now has 173k. Cost $19 to fill up for 300 miles. Been in a minor fender bender and keeps running. Can't complain for the price I paid and cost of ownership, I'd get another! It won't win any races or win any awards for looks or comfort, but it goes from A to B.
Loved it!
pfrey71, 05/14/2009
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had my Geo Metro 4 door (4 cyl) from 1996 through 1999. I loved that car! The only money I had to put into it other than regular maintenance items was a fuel pump relay ($5 part, $50 tow). I had 136,000 miles on it when it was involved in a multi-car pile up and was totalled due to it's high mileage (two days after I mailed in my final payment- UGH!). I wish I could have kept it until it died. As for safety, it was impacted four times in that accident...once by a tractor trailer, twice by an Audi, and then it hit the wall and of all six cars involved in the accident mine was the only car that was able to be driven away from the scene and I suffered no injuries. Fabulous car!
I like it
ilikeit, 06/12/2007
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drive 26 miles one way to work and bought the little thing at almost a steal! With 99800 miles on it, looked good, very simple, well maintained by the previous owner, almost like new! I bought the little scamp for fuel mileage, and didnt expect much, but its the best car Ive bought in a long time! So far I figure it gets an honest 46 mpg (mostly highway)! Im impressed, with one exception... hills. Eh, I can live with that for the fuel economy though! I plan to see how long this thing will last, 250000 miles? I dont see why not! Regular maintenance, a set of vent visors, and a cup holder is all it should need! Too bad they dont build em like this anymore! Guess it was too good to last!
I named her Toodles, and she's a peach
Lsh, 04/19/2002
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What you pay for is what you get, but in this instance I feel I've gotten a bit more. Air conditioning still running very cold, a plus in South Florida. Only downside, alignment wasn't right in the beginning and I went through first set of tires quickly. Am preparing to trade in, but that's only because of a skirmish with a poultry truck on the side. Not worth fixing and is unslightly. If that hadn't happened several months ago, I'd be keeping. Plan to buy something similar.
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gltpete, 04/29/2002
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car, it had 10k mi on it & the balance of warranty. 4 times back to the dealer for a/c. Out of warr.: 2 times in for smaller exhaust fixes to the stainless factory ex. Minor elect. problems. Headliner coming down. Overall, an excellent value if you can deal with a tiny (but very usable)car w/ a tiny engine (1.3L) (40 MPG realtime - my driving). I recommend a manualtrans for power reasons..
One awesome little car
cailoisa, 12/03/2003
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Geo with 40,000 miles on it. I have put 20,000 more on it since. It has required nothing but standard maintenance. All part replacements are remarkably cheap. No matter what kind of driving I am in, I always get AT LEAST 32 miles per gallon, but I usually get more. It's so easy to drive, and a snap to park and make sharp turns such as u-turns.
getting 50-MPG & then some
dp, 10/11/2005
1996 Geo Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned for < 1mth, been highly reliable, incredible mileage ranging from 44.3- 50.2 combined driving. A little noisy around town, surprisingly quiet on hwys. The 5 spd trans is smooth, however the dash mounted shift-light is annoying. The built-in headrests are uncomfortable & there's no lumbar support. Could use armrests. Plenty headroom for big hair or tall hat. Lots of rear cargo storage with seat down, (I removed bottom part of seat for a flat-fold). This 4cyl LSI came w/o AC & radio - miss them both. In summary, a great commuter car, reliable, with current MPG & gas at $3/gal it should pay for itself in about 6 mths.
Just keeps going and going and going
Susannah Brighton, 06/21/2004
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got the car brand new in 1996 and drove it for 8 years and 78,000 VERY hard city miles. I could have driven the car into the ground but the AC went out and it cost more to fix than the car was worth. (Someone who didn't need AC could have driven the car for five more years at a minimum.) It was a great little city car but as other vehicles got larger and larger it didn't feel as safe as it should have been. But you could park it anywhere, repair work was reasonably priced, and nobody would ever, ever want to steal it.
Geo Metro an Excellent Car
brawny, 11/09/2004
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've put 50,177 miles on my Geo in the last 5 years. I get between 40-45 miles per gallon, depending on city or hwy. Most of my driving is a combination of the two. The only repairs I've had to make is a new muffler (the core rusted off). It's very reliable, starts up even after sitting a couple months in storage. Its easy to park, turn around in tight places, has a seperate trunk that is huge, amazing feature for this trim car. I do wish it had a rear defroster sometimes, but the heater is very adequate even in January in IL.
Geo metro in the world
Steve Purcell, 04/06/2005
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best car to own, it hugs corners on its lo pro 13 inch rims, and easily modified. My geo has an upgraded performance custom exhaust system and short shift kit. Plans to turbocharge it when time is available. Awesome care, head turner.
Bring Back the Metro
Metroman, 01/14/2006
1996 Geo Metro LSi 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this little jewel with 90000 on the odometer. It runs great and gets great gas mileage. It is low priced and long lasting. With the high cost of fuel nowadays, the Suzuki Corp and GM should rejoin forces to produce such a wonderful little car. The Car is approaching 115,000 miles a running strong, not bad for $1,500.00 investment.
good for awhile
FormerGeo, 04/16/2003
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1996 Geo with 26000 miles on it. It ran like a champ for about 4 years. I never thought of it is a comfortable car or particularly well built with all its plastic. Often times on windy days that the car was going to lift off the ground. It was a snap to park but I could never make it up steep hills with more than one person and I think if I had someone over 150lbs in the passanger seat it would pull to the right. Plus the door always made noise.But great car.
I LOVE GEO METROS
yoyoyo, 01/16/2003
1996 Geo Metro LSi 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
They are so sufficient! I love mine, unfortunately, it was wrecked, so now, I am in the process of getting it fixed! I love that little booger!
Very reliable vehicle
Esther Rodemack , 04/05/2020
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, dependable car. Couldn't ask for a more dependable car with the miles on it. It's great for trips. Wouldn't be scared to take it anywhere. Love this car
The green bug
Ralph Kiefer, 05/01/2023
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had 150,000 on it dropped the center cylinder. Rebuilt engine only $ 800. At 197,000 miles some Dumbass not paying attention rear ended me and destroyed her. Miss that little car !
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Drove 'em for 26 years.
GM, 01/10/2025
1996 Geo Metro 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First one was a brand new 1996, and had several others. Only thing that prevented them from exceeding 250,000 miles was rust, mostly front end. All still ran great when I junked them. My mechanic saw them only a handful of times. I calculated money saved in fuel savings only, compared to if I'd driven vehicles that had gotten 28 mpg. I'd saved $64,000 in the 26 years I drove them. Great cars to drive in snow too!
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Could be better
asauder, 04/19/2004
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My experience with this car has been poor. We burned up a transmition a week after we got it. As far as fuel- it kicks butt.
My Geo
walter thompson, 11/28/2007
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Geo Metro is fun and a good car to drive if you have a low budget like I do.
No care that is more reliable
GG, 04/26/2008
1996 Geo Metro 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 96, I drove this car 45 miles to work and back every day for years. The car logged over 260,000 miles before I gave it to my son. I even rolled the car on its side in a ditch and never had to do any major repaors other than body work. The engine and trans worked like they did they day I bought even after 260,000 miles. Amazing, great gas milage, great reliabilty, great car. If you can find one of these cars that have been taken care of I would recomend it.