How many years did they make the Geo Metro Convertible?
The Geo Metro is an easy car to dog on because of its bare-bones features and styling. It was A Car in the truest definition, the result of a tie-up between Suzuki and General Motors in the late 1980s. The two built the Metro from 1989 until 2001, and it was one of the cheapest new cars available at the time.
What’s the value of a 1991 Geo Metro?
My daily driver is a 1991 Geo Metro 5-speed with 254,000 miles on the clock and a current Kelly Blue Book trade-in value of $138 (Edmunds puts the “True Market” trade-in value at $58). My mother-in-law bought it for my wife when she was in high school in 1996. Ten years ago, you could pick up one of these cars for $400.
Is the GM Geo Metro still in production?
GM might still be king, and the Federal Department of General Motors an idea to be laughed at, instead of a sad reality. Yeah, my car looks like a piece of junk.
Is the Geo Metro a small car joke?
The Geo Metro often serves as a punch line for small-car jokes, but even modest machines have their benefits. To illustrate this, we’ve invited Jalopnik reader Matt Moore to speak about the distinguished joys of the sweet Met life. Every so often, we find ourselves caught up in the new-car crush of Bigger! Faster!
How many miles per gallon does Geo Metro get?
I get 40-45 miles per gallon without trying at all. Given my 55-mile daily commute and $3-per-gallon gas, my Geo saves me $1500 a year on fuel over my Chevy Silverado. There’re guys on the internet who’ve gotten Metros up to 75 mpg and higher.
When do Geo Metros go up for sale?
As of 4/2018, this 1994 Geo Metro (XFi Manual 2-Door, BASE) is currently up for sell by the original owners.
What kind of transmission did Geo Metro have?
Geo ripped every bit of nonessential weight out of the Metro XFi. Even the passenger-side mirror was an option. It came only with a five-speed manual transmission, since automatics of the era were not as efficient as rowing your own gears. The Metro’s interior wasn’t just a sea of cheap plastics; it was a sea of super-thin cheap plastics.
Is the Geo Metro car in good condition?
TIRES ARE REAL GOOD, INTERIOR IS GOOD CONDITION. MY 82 YR OLD MOTHER DROVE THIS CAR FIVE HUNDRED MILES A YEAR AROUND TOWN. SHE OWNED THE CAR 10-15 YEARS. IT HAD S NEW EXHAUST THREE YEARS AGO, NEW BRAKE SHOES, NEW MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE BRAKES A YEAR AGO.
When was the Geo Metro made in Canada?
It was available from 1989 through 1997 under the Geo brand and for a few more years as the Chevrolet Metro. Based on the second-generation Japanese-market Suzuki Cultus, the Geo Metro was built at a GM/Suzuki joint venture plant in Canada.