Used Geo Metro for Sale near Toronto, ON

Car handled well even though it was not quick on acceleration. but that isn't why I bought it. The money I saved each month on gas made the car payments. In the 8 years I drove the car the only maintenance I did was change the oil without fail and bought four 12" tires once. I loved the car and everyone else made fun of it, calling it the "Blue Shoe" When they say they cannot build a fuel efficient car, they are full of it. With today's gas prices I'd love to have my car back.

These cars are awesome for gas mileage. Very reliable, minimal maintenance. Easy to work on and parts are plentiful. Make sure your life insurance is paid up before driving one though. If you are unlucky enough to get into a frontal collision, it's game over. Also, these cars are notorious for frame horn rusting. This effectively ends the cars service life since the control arm (A arm) bolts to it. When the rust has had it's effect, the control arm breaks free of the chassis which results in the CV axle breaking and loss of steering, thus rendering the car inoperable. If this happens at a high speed such as interstate travel, you are going to be at a complete loss of control. Check these areas of the frame for rust if you decide to buy one of these! Other than this issue, they are great gas misers and not to shabby looking either.

These oft overlooked cars were once looked down upon by me, but I'm hooked. I can travel from one end of the state to the other on a tank of gas and have some to spare. She never lets me down on the coldest of nights or the hottest of days. Keeping this car is more than that though... three of my four children were conceived in the back seat. Its a sentimental journey every time I start her up.

Good gas mileage. . .the only nice thing I have to say about that car. Other than that it was 55 horse power of powder blue ugliness. Was supposed to use it for commuting to school but the transmission started to go after driving it there once.

This car is actually very decent. It's not much to look at and it certainly isn't packing any power in the engine (hey, it's only three cylinders), but it's reliable as long as you take care of it. I've been driving it for three or four years and have had almost no problems outside of regular maintenance issues (old battery, worn tires; both replaced). The interior is all right, too. The hatchback makes for a good bit of storage space, but the back seats are quite cramped. A steering wheel cover and seat covers help out a lot, since the inside colors are very muted. Mostly gray with some flecks of color in the seat pattern. As for performance...well, there really isn't any. As a city car, the Metro is great. Get above 50 MPH and the acceleration is almost non-existent. Very little power in the higher gears (4th and 5th gears, especially), which makes for interesting freeway drives. It probably wouldn't go over 85, even downhill. The handling, though, is all right given good tires. I haven't exactly put it through its paces, but it takes corners without slipping or anything. Overall, I'm impressed that the Metro has been as good as it is. It's not anything I'd stick with forever, but as a first car, it's been awesome. At least it's not rusty and backfiring all the time. Now for a couple of the questions suggested: Why did I choose this car? Well, I didn't, really. My parents were looking for another car and my uncle knew a guy who sold fixed-up Geos. At only $1000, it was a great deal. How do I use my car? During high school, I drove it mainly to and from the high school in my home town. Now, I drive it wherever I need, though I don't use it while I'm at school down in Seattle. What do I enjoy about it? The reliability, for sure. I know all the little quirks and none of them are that problematic. It doesn't leak or have a sticky clutch or anything like that. The less trouble my car gives me, the happier I am. What would I change or improve? I'd give it a more powerful engine, bigger wheels, and a new paint job.