1992 Geo Metro LSI Convertible 1.0 from North America

Summary:

Economical and predictably reliable

Faults:

Engine got flooded in 9 inches of water during a rainstorm 2 months after vehicle was bought in 1992 in Norfolk, Va. Winter of 1996 the engine was frozen in a solid block of ice during a snow storm in Denmark. Can't wash the engine with water or it will die on you.

General Comments:

Geo Metros & water don't mix at all!

Great car to own when driving in countries where gas goes for $4 - $8 a gallon!

Convertible rubber top lasts 4 years max.

Front brakes lasted 70,000 miles, rear brakes & clutch lasted 125,000 miles.

Gearbox replaced at 65,000 miles.

Car is great for city driving, highway driving, but takes forever on hilly terrain.

Car held up well on a 13,800 mile trip from Jacksonville, Florida to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Only had to replace a set of tires for that trip!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 22nd October, 2000

1992 Geo Metro LSi 3 Cylinder from North America

Summary:

This car is great if you treat it right!

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this little cool car. It is my first car and I like it. Windows may come off the tracks, if you BEAT THE *&$@ out of them. But if you treat them normal, they will be fine. I baby my Metro. Other than that the engine is REALLY strong and reliable. Great overall car!!

General Comments:

The stock stereo is not to be liked by teens. I was 16 when I got it and I replaced every speaker in this hatchback! I also added 2 Pioneer 6-by-9's, 2 Optimus 8's, and 2 Pioneer 12" subwoofers. Now this car is perfect for me. Although 12 inch hubcaps are IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND! So if customizing cars is your thing, look somewhere else.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th August, 2000

1992 Geo Metro LSi Convertible 1.0 3 cyl from North America

Summary:

Lots of fun to drive

Faults:

Passenger side seat belt locked up and had to be replaced. Other than that, just a new set of tires and an oil change.

General Comments:

This car is a real kick in the pants to drive! Lots of fun for a little dough. Paid $2600 for it and was offered $4500 a week later, but I'll never sell!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th August, 2000

1992 Geo Metro Sedan 1.0 from North America

Summary:

Today's VW Bug. A great value

Faults:

The darn thing just keeps running. I've had to change the front wheel bearings, put new brake pads on it.

General Comments:

In the used car market it is a super value. I have three of them right now, a 92 and two 91's and they all run good. One of the 91's has 240,000 but I've done an engine rebuild on it, my daughter drove the heck out of it for 5 years. If these had been around in the 50's and 60's VW would not have sold very many Bugs. This car has a heater and AC that works.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th June, 2000

5th May 2004, 19:59

I certainly agree with you. I have a 1999 Metro, and it's a shame how unfairly people treat these wonderful little cars. I wish they still made them.

6th Oct 2004, 22:42

281,000 km on a 1992 Geo Metro Sedan (Canadian) 1.3L 4cyl and still going strong. GM could look back at these sedans and relearn a thing or two. Only trouble is the stock tires, 165/65/13, limited choices and way too expensive. Should have stuck with the 12inch as on most others.

1992 Geo Metro LSi Convertible 3-liter from North America

Summary:

A reliable, inexpensive sports car

Faults:

No lie: a bolt flew into my car -- which the dealer said was possibly from the side of the road -- which destroyed the carburettor, and consequently the engine needed to be rebuilt. Augh!!! Beyond that, all I do is change the oil every 2,500 miles and it's good to go.

General Comments:

This is a great economy sports car, and very inexpensive (I recently read the car was $11,000 new in 1992, but still worth about $4,000 now -- a fairly good return for an eight-year-old car). Fun to drive and handles curves very well!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th June, 2000

15th Dec 2002, 12:26

I too have a 1992 GEO Metro and it has given me nothing but good service.

When I bought it used it had approx 75000 miles on it and now it has 161,000 miles and still runs well. I did have a lifter go bad, but after having it fixed it runs well.

It is a good economical little car and especially a good work car. Don't know if I will ever wear it out.

13th Feb 2010, 20:16

Last Summer, my dad gave me a '92 Metro convertible that had been sitting neglected in his field for quite a few years. After the (obviously) necessary repairs, it has given me no problems; it normally gets 45 mpg; I drive it both on the highway and around town, AND, (you boys knew this was coming) it's soooo CUTE!! It's cheap to repair, gets great gas mileage, easy to park (important for those who work/play in an overcrowded metro area). It's not a car for the power-hungry, of course, but if you're searching for cheap transportation and dependability...

1992 Geo Metro LSi from North America

Summary:

If you are looking for a reliable and efficient car this is it

Faults:

The rear wheel bearings have gone out on both wheels. Had to get both of them replaced. One of them three times because the dealer didn't read the manual correctly and tightened them up too much.

General Comments:

Very reliable car and great gas mileage. Besides what is mentioned above, all I ever do to maintain it is change the oil and rotate the tires.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th March, 2000