buying a geo metro?!?!

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Possibly looking to buy one of these little shat boxes to save on gas and extra mileage on the marauder. Anybody know any known failures, other than the fact its a geo? It has a 1.0l 3 cylinder motor, with 70k on it supposedly but the title is saying 170k, the guy told me over the phone. Price is 2350, but aint no way im paying over 2k for it. Yay or nay guys? Keep in mind it will be a beater.
 
Haha awesome. I regret I don't know anything about Geo Metro's but thought it might be good to put the year so people who know will be able to chime in. Good luck!
 
Sounds a little pricey too me. But, if it is in really nice condition, maybe. I would prefer something like an old (mid-nineties) escort with a manual trans for good gas mileage and not much out of pocket dough. I see them around here all day long between $1000-2000.
 
Mebot said:
Haha awesome. I regret I don't know anything about Geo Metro's but thought it might be good to put the year so people who know will be able to chime in. Good luck!
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They came with factory funeral wreathes strapped to the roof in case you got into an accident.
 
From an article titled "Why You Shouldn't Buy a Geo Metro to Save on Gas", US News & World Report, 21 May 2008 .......

"So let's look at the mileage of that 1992 Geo Metro. According to the old formula it should have managed a combined mileage rating of 38 mpg. That's not far below the 46 mpg of the current Toyota Prius, just like the Mercury-News claims. According to the revised formula, however, that 1992 Metro should actually manage only 33 mpg -- 13 below the Prius. That's not nearly as impressive. In fact, it's nearly the same rating as many current small cars. Considering that the 1992 Metro features only one airbag and earned a "safety concern" from the federal government even by the standards of sixteen years ago, you should probably think long and hard before paying thousands of dollars for one."

KBB only lists prices back to 1994. A 1994 Geo Metro in "GOOD" condition is about $1000. Your car is 2 years older than that. It is probably worth about $750 max. Don't let them push off the 70K mileage on you 'cause the 170K is more realistic. It's already rolled-over once (at least).

I would be more concerned with safety if you are gonna drive it on any roads that have other cars on it. Frontal crash rating was 3 of 5. Side crash wasn't even rated. ;) Personally, I wouldn't trade safety for a few MPG.

On the other hand, there are 19 ratings on Edmunds.com that give this car an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Their owners seem to love the car and several are well into the 200K mile range or higher.

BOTTOMLINE: $2,350 is way too much. Gas mileage may not be what you hoped for as this car ages more. Safety should be factored into your decision. Despite all this, current and former owners seem to like the car as "fun and cute".

YOU GOTTA ASK YOURSELF ONE QUESTION, PUNK ...... Can you handle 49 HP at 4,700 RPMs ??
 
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Bluerauder said:
From an article titled "Why You Shouldn't Buy a Geo Metro to Save on Gas", US News & World Report, 21 May 2008 .......

"So let's look at the mileage of that 1992 Geo Metro. According to the old formula it should have managed a combined mileage rating of 38 mpg. That's not far below the 46 mpg of the current Toyota Prius, just like the Mercury-News claims. According to the revised formula, however, that 1992 Metro should actually manage only 33 mpg -- 13 below the Prius. That's not nearly as impressive. In fact, it's nearly the same rating as many current small cars. Considering that the 1992 Metro features only one airbag and earned a "safety concern" from the federal government even by the standards of sixteen years ago, you should probably think long and hard before paying thousands of dollars for one."

KBB only lists prices back to 1994. A 1994 Geo Metro in "GOOD" condition is about $1000. Your car is 2 years older than that. It is probably worth about $750 max. Don't let them push off the 70K mileage on you 'cause the 170K is more realistic. It's already rolled-over once (at least).

I would be more concerned with safety if you are gonna drive it on any roads that have other cars on it. Frontal crash rating was 3 of 5. Side crash wasn't even rated. ;) Personally, I wouldn't trade safety for a few MPG.

On the other hand, there are 19 ratings on Edmunds.com that give this car an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Their owners seem to love the car and several are well into the 200K mile range or higher.

BOTTOMLINE: $2,350 is way too much. Gas mileage may not be what you hoped for as this car ages more. Safety should be factored into your decision. Despite all this, current and former owners seem to like the car as "fun and cute".

YOU GOTTA ASK YOURSELF ONE QUESTION, PUNK ...... Can you handle 49 HP at 4,700 RPMs ??
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Holy moly!, i can wait to burn out!.........on ice.
 
My brother in law had one....there are better options for that price. I say keep looking. Civic hatch could be had for that.
 
Deathtrap, lol. Heres an update: just test drove it, runs alright but idles at 2100rpm, then after about 10 seconds it fluctuates between 1500 and 2100rpm. Shifts smooth, interior looks like it has 77k, not 177k. New top, new tires, brakes didnt pulse or vibrate. Drove straight from what i could tell in a parking lot(doesn't have tags). Guy doesn't want anything less than $2200, i only want to pay $1800, due to what i expect is a vacuum leak that causes the idle to surge/fluctuate. So far im on the fence, but im not paying a dime over $2000...and thats only if he fixes the vacuum leak.
 
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