In fact, because of the metro s impressive mpg, other car manufacturers, such as ford, are reintroducing the 3cyl. Search used geo metro for sale to find the best deals. When your car begins to leak coolant the first indicator is the engine will start run hot and possibly overheat. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The geo metro was a marketing and manufacturing variation of the suzuki cultus available in north america from 1989 through 2001 as a joint effort of general motors gm and suzuki. And so began car and driver s fourth quasiperiodic beater challenge. Wherein a bunch of mossy geo metros blow tires, eat belts, and find glory in their final days.
Read the full story and see photos at car and driver. The geo metro lounge general geo metro chat and off topic discussions. The geo metro was a marketing and manufacturing variation of the suzuki cultus available in. And the fact that these vehicles are more economical makes it even more geo metro cars the best car that an individual may utilize for his everyday and common life.
This 91 geo metro convertible may not be fast, but it is fun to drive, especially on a arm day. If you want the hood and fender too, and additional parts, shoot me a price. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Car and driver even used a 1998 chevrolet metro in a fuel mileage. Find great deals on ebay for geo metro when you shop the largest online selection at. Virtual car show entry my daily driver 1991 geo metro convertible the flea.
Find a quality geo metro front door and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. We have the largest selection of geo metro front door parts at discount prices. As beard put it, what the miata is to the sportscar world, the tracker is to the offroad world. The geo metro is a simple, inexpensive subcompact car sold by general motors in the 90s. Geo metro car repair questions answered for free by. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. Bought the car and parts all together, and the guy before me said it worked when he had it in years ago. Geo metro convertibles for sale used cars on oodle classifieds. Mar 26, 2019 car and driver even used a 1998 chevrolet metro in a fuel mileage comparison with the 2010 honda insight and 2010 toyota prius.
Want to make your 1990 geo metro one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. The first generation was offered in three and fivedoor hatchback models as well as a 4door notchback sedan that was only sold in canada. Geo metro front door used auto parts used car parts. Its my favorite vehicle out of five gm vehicles that i own. After 1997, the car itself continued to evolveit merely dropped the geo metro marquee and was called the chevrolet metro. The new geo metro was mechanically the exact same car as the old sprint, but it had an all new body that was a few inches longer than the old one. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Ive been driving my 1992 geo metro lsi convertible for about six years now and love it. Geo metro vehicles were released by chevrolet dealers as a rebadged version of the suzuki swift model and to replace the subcompact hatchback chevrolet sprint. The car sat in storage, and donna paid the monthly fees. It saw some renewed popularity in the 00s when gas prices spiked and people realized the small, barebones vehicle gets pretty good gas mileage. This guy has been living in a sixwheel geo metro camper for a year. It was, in short, the most miserable new car ive ever driven.
Jul 27, 2018 wherein a bunch of mossy geo metros blow tires, eat belts, and find glory in their final days. The geo metro was a marketing and manufacturing variation of the suzuki cultus available in north america from 1989 through 2001 as a joint effort of general motors and suzuki. In fact the spx is the first carbon fiber reclining seat available to the public. Since its 1989 rollout, general motors has justifiably touted the metro as the highestmileage entry in the fueleconomy wars. When you think of classic cars, your mind may drift to 1960sera. The geo metro mirror is a necessary safety element that allows the vehicles driver to monitor cars in the rear. My daily driver is a 1991 geo metro 5 speed with 254,000 miles on the clock and a current kelly blue. From 1990 to 1993 geo, together with isuzu, manufactured the sport compact car geo storm. To enableyou to draw a mental picture, the geo metro convertible is about the size of acouch. By the time we called on monday morning, the seller was down to five. We agreed it was equivalently adorable, with the butchedup, lifted geo winning the appearance vote.
There was a convertible version of the metro, which allowed thinwalleted drivers to enjoy openair driving without having to take a sawzall to a 20yearold. I drive the 94 metro with 92 engtrans in it, and i dont really need the 94 engine and trans. We had a huge turnout of around 70 metros which made a great day thank you everyone for coming. Aug 07, 20 some driving clips of my 91 geo metro with the guts from a mk2 pontiac firefly turbo. About 1988, she got the job at a sears distribution center. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. My daily driver is a 1991 geo metro 5speed with 254,000 miles on the clock and a current kelly blue. Last post should i buy a geo metro as a daily driver.
Nhtsa s 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. Dec 26, 2001 when general motors introduced the geo line to peddle their rebadged japanese cars they included suzukis redesign of their 1. The older geos, however, still featured prominently, receiving an independent upgrade to full electric via solectria, a massachusetts company. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Car and driver yet jokingly ridiculed the metros age and equipment, docking seven points from its overall score for its lack of amenities and. Virtual car show entry my daily driver 1991 geo metro. Even if your carbuying budget isnt very big, you should not buy a geo metro. So the man decided to cut a geo metro in half, and graft a custom frame and cab on the back in a project that rick said took the man four years. Seventyfour hp, side airbags and a continuously variable. This car was awesome and surpassed 150,000 miles with little maintenance and 1 major repair. The geo metro is one of the greatest cars ever built jalopnik. So now youre down to your claim that the car was going 68 vs. Some driving clips of my 91 geo metro with the guts from a mk2 pontiac firefly turbo. V6swapped geo metro battle of the century, iron duke.
Technical director eric tingwall hadas one doescome across an ad from the atlanta craigslist. Geo metro mirror side view mirrors action crash dorman. The used car market is responding very favorably to vehicles of ages past that have been able to eke the most miles from a single gallon of gas. I dont think any theroretical top speed for a metro is going to help your case, but ive seen top speed estimates of 8993 for a 3 cylinder metro, so depending on wind conditions and road grade, 91 seems possible. Looking to acquire used auto parts for a geo metro. It evolved with the cultus and its siblings over years, three generations and four body styles. Check out for great deals on highquality used car parts sold at competitively low prices. Geo metro alternator articles a vehicle is equipped with electrical system that carries power to such important things as headlights, ignition coils, engine cooling fans, air conditioning and all of those things upon which we have become accustomed to depend. Metro owners club the club for all owners and lovers of. This guy has been living in a sixwheel geo metro camper. As far as a driving experience, it is leaps and bounds better than a stock na geo metro.
Geo metro 1992 spx series street racing seat by sparco. Soon she was dating a forklift driver there, robert doty, although donna would break it off six months later. The club attended the 4th national metro and mini show at the british motor museum. The geo metro is a small economy car that was based on the suzuki swift cultus. Find geo metro convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. The geo metro often serves as a punch line for smallcar jokes, but even modest machines have their benefits. Rick says the car is literally a metro that has been cut in half, and has had a frame bolted and welded to the backa. Take it from aaron gold, who knows from experience. Its generally wise to monitor your mirror before leaving a lane, entering traffic, or turning. But she did invite doty, who eventually became her supervisor at work. Their prices have been on the rise, the poster child for the movement being a 1992 geo metro xfia car said to get more than 50 mpgthat. The geo metro often serves as a punch line for small car jokes, but even modest machines have their benefits. According to rick, the seller just wanted to be able to drive around to his gigs, carry his band equipment around, and sleep in his car after the show.
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