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arinkrat17 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,294 Points:1,332,450 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2009 2:03:19 AM Ignore arinkrat17 Report Abuse i've owned two geo prism a 1990 one and sodl it w/ abt 180,000miles a few yrs ago and no stilll have my 1994 w/ 211,300 miles and running strong ,body going slowly though.
BIGOILEATURCRUD Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,779 Points:1,379,475 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2009 2:18:04 PM Ignore BIGOILEATURCRUD Report Abuse LOVE MY METRO! 96, 1 liter, 3 cyl, 5 speed, 50 plus or minus mpg - worst 41.6 - best 56.1 Bought new in February of 96 with 3.6 miles on odometer. Just turned over 170,000. Time of purchase was commuting 54 miles one way to work and gas was around $1.20 per gallon. Traded 93 S-10 pickup for it straight up after some intense negotiations. After a few trips back and forth to work finally check tire pressures and discovered they only had 20 psi (worst mileage). Rounded tires out to even 32 psi in all & mileage jumped to 48 mpg on next tank. Relatively maintenance free, oil and filter changes, tires, brakes (30,000 miles ago), front axles and an O2 sensor. Have new timing belt and will change soon. Parts are cheap - 3 1/2 quarts oil to change and tires are quite economical, although more expensive than years past. Never dreamed I would still be driving it 13 years later - but just like an energizer - keeps going and going . . . Don't see anything available to day that even comes close in comparison. Some what embarrassed it has a Chevrolet emblem on the hood. I call it my covered motorcycle and get better mileage than most Harleys; I don't get wet when it rains. Can't pass anything except gas stations. HAVE TO LOVE IT! .
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2008 6:40:16 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse You're welcome, Skyjunky. Hope it helps. Now, if anyone knows where to find the "reverse lights" wiring diagram for a 1991 Geo Metro, I would really appreciate it. The Haynes manual I have has everything BUT that. What a pain -- the bulbs are great, the lights just won't come on. Thanks in advance.
Skyjunky Veteran Author Portland Posts:482 Points:89,445 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2008 5:26:29 AM Ignore Skyjunky Report Abuse Thanks for the help!!
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2008 11:44:54 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse Skyjunky: I think Peakster was using a ScanGauge II. That post is also over a year old. ScanGauge II
Skyjunky Veteran Author Portland Posts:482 Points:89,445 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2008 7:33:47 AM Ignore Skyjunky Report Abuse PEASKSTER ************* what kind of instrument were you using ...I would like to get one for my 1996 metro...... Please let me know thanks.....or anyone else know ???thanks for the help!!!!
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2008 4:46:47 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse Here is more info that was posted by SilverScort in the Car Talk forum.Old Geo Metros are Making a Comeback The value just keeps climbing.
KwajGuy Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:53 Points:111,360 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2008 2:37:09 PM Ignore KwajGuy Report Abuse A GEO Prizm was Chevrolet's attempt at a "World Class" car with a Toyota 4 banger engine!
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2008 8:44:44 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse Geos are increasing in value. When I checked Edmunds for the trade in on a '91 Metro, it was a ridiculous $50. Now, the shell of a convertible, no top and no motor, is going for over $400 on eBay. A convertible in good shape recently sold for almost $5,000. Hold on to your Metros, folks. It is going to be the most valuable car on the planet. [Edited by: MetroSexual at 4/12/2008 8:46:41 PM EST]
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,926 Points:3,105,425 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2008 1:49:54 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse with the gas prices going through the roof i guess i will put a new clutch in my 90 Geo Storm GSI and put it back on the road. been down all winter, gettin to old to work in the cold! :)
jleo Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:8 Points:11,585 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2008 6:52:25 PM Ignore jleo Report Abuse FoluvsAmy- A Geo is Chevrolet.
jleo Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:8 Points:11,585 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2008 6:50:53 PM Ignore jleo Report Abuse Peakster, the reason 35 mph isnt the best gas mileage is because when your going that slow your usually in the city where you spend alot of time stopped at lights and dont move at all while you are using gas. On the highway (55 mph and over) you dont stop so you get more miles per gallon. Going under 55 on the highway is dangerous if you ask me.
FoluvsAmy Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:42 Points:7,950 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2007 9:29:31 PM Ignore FoluvsAmy Report Abuse What is a Geo
mediccoy Champion Author North Carolina Posts:11,920 Points:2,313,055 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2007 1:13:21 PM Ignore mediccoy Report Abuse Gosh, I wish I still had my '91 Metro LSI 3cyl 5spd 5dr again. Bought it new and drove it everywhere. But I still have my '97 metro 3cyl 5spd Hb with air, so it's not all bad. I'm still looking for another as a backup.
Peakster Veteran Author Regina Posts:355 Points:35,395 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2006 3:07:35 AM Ignore Peakster Report Abuse I got an electronic device that reads the MPG instantaneously while driving my 1997 Geo Metro 3 cylinder 5 speed. These are the average MPGs for each speed in 5th gear with cruise control on (this was driving into a 15mph wind at 30F): 75mph = 30mpg , 70mph = 34mpg 65mph = 38mpg , 60mph = 40mpg 55mph = 43mpg , 50mph = 48mpg 45mpg = 54mpg , 40mph = 60mpg 35mpg = 64mpg , 30mph = 59mpg I just thought it was interesting to note that the best fuel economy isn't at 55mph, it's at 35mph! [Edited by: Peakster at 12/20/2006 3:08:05 AM EST]*
copd Veteran Author Michigan Posts:383 Points:5,300 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2006 8:13:49 AM Ignore copd Report Abuse At one point back in 1990 we had a prizm.we drove it for 5 years and than gave it to our son who had it for 8 years.And we know how kids take care of cars.They were the best car on the road back in the 90's
Camarosix9 All-Star Author Spokane Posts:683 Points:140,130 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2006 12:10:24 AM Ignore Camarosix9 Report Abuse I just filled my tank and I am getting 44.7 miles to the gallon....take that Exon-Shell &*!@$
Camarosix9 All-Star Author Spokane Posts:683 Points:140,130 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 21, 2006 12:08:58 PM Ignore Camarosix9 Report Abuse I had one of these little gems in the early 90's when I was stationed in England. I had bought new from Army / Airforce Exchange Auto Sales. Well after a very exhaustive search I finally have one again. People have come to realize these were the most economical cars on the road in the 90's. They also realize that they just keep running and they are going for a premium over bluebook now. One was listed on Craigs list and the guy told me two men got in a bidding war in his driveway and he got $300 over his asking price! I picked up a 97' 5-speed and am getting 40+. The car fills up at around 7 gallons. Its been almost 10 years since I filled a car up under $20. I still have my Dodge Hemi, but my Metro is going to get a lot of use and TLC. Going from a large vehicle to this small one is actually a lot of fun to drive!!! By the way I'm told it only runs about $450 to buy a new Suzuki engine for these cars....I will defiantly go for a new Engine if it come to that!!!
blackman57 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:9,858 Points:1,893,930 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2006 9:08:35 AM Ignore blackman57 Report Abuse Iam getting ready to buy a 93 geo strom 2nd owner got it when it had 20k miles on it has 120k now needs a starter never been over 70miles hr I think it will be a good buy
daneeb74 Veteran Author New York Posts:278 Points:37,740 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2006 7:13:50 PM Ignore daneeb74 Report Abuse I first had a Geo Metro (3 cylinder) and sold that to my Mom. Since then we've had two Trackers and they've both been great!! Geo's are cool! :o)
FocusLove Rookie Author Kansas Posts:24 Points:885 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2006 12:13:19 AM Ignore FocusLove Report Abuse I really miss my 1993 geo storm!
bluerio Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:158 Points:10,605 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2006 9:23:04 PM Ignore bluerio Report Abuse I miss my 5-door '93 Metro 5-speed. It was fun to drive with its low center of gravity on the Chanhassen to Shakopee stretch of 101. Cars would cut me off and change into my lane a lot. I always felt like a motorcycle driver. Start seeing Metros.
99expo Rookie Author Seattle Posts:32 Points:14,815 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2006 5:23:54 PM Ignore 99expo Report Abuse I had a 1995 Geo Metro with a in line 3 banger one whole liter of displacement, I was a 5 speed and had the shift light. One day I drove 85 miles on the freeway using the shift lights as a guide to shift to. I traveled 85 miles on one gallon, I filled it up when I left and filled it up when I got to where I was going and it took one gallon.
Subygrl86 Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:68 Points:11,620 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2006 6:50:05 PM Ignore Subygrl86 Report Abuse I had an 89 geo spectrum 2-dr hatchback in high school. I believe I put $10 of gas in it every 3 weeks and it got me to school and back (this was in 03-04). great car.
srosen Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:156 Points:61,255 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2005 11:57:46 PM Ignore srosen Report Abuse I got a 1994 geo tracker with almost 180,000 miles and it still runs great and I get almost 30 mpg
#12#_Nanners_33 Rookie Author San Jose Posts:2 Points:440 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2005 1:34:56 AM Ignore #12#_Nanners_33 Report Abuse My 1991 Geo Storm GSI has 145,000 miles and is great on gas compared to My Navigator. My Geo has never had any problems except for the waterpump till now but if anyone knows where I can find a clutch pedal spring please let me know. Thank You
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,926 Points:3,105,425 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2005 2:00:25 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse i have a 1990 Geo Storm GSI with nearly 150000 miles on it and it still gives about 36 mpg hwy, but is not much good in the snow, otherwise it is a fun car to drive
MetroSexual Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,004 Points:316,380 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2005 11:33:36 PM Ignore MetroSexual Report Abuse We have a '91 Metro with 151,940 miles on it and just put on four new tires for about $130 at Pep Boys. Unfortunately, the tires are discontinued, so we are going to have to get 13" rims instead of the 12" for the next set. Bummer. I love this car though -- it gets 47 MPG in all conditions, took me from NH to CA and back last year for $157 east to west and $195 west to east (gas prices went up during my stay), and still started in winter temps of 25 degrees below zero. I owned a Chevy Sprint ER (the Metro predecessor) before this (58 MPG rated and actual mileage), and also currently own a '93 Metro convertible. It doesn't get the mileage of the '91, but it's cute and gets the looks, and people are always complimenting it. These cars are and have always been underrated.
stingray615 Rookie Author Texas Posts:12 Points:51,050 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2005 5:43:19 PM Ignore stingray615 Report Abuse I've had 3 metros, a 92, 97, and now a 98. Got the 98 at 27K miles, paid $3500 for it, now has 74K miles, without effort I get 45 MPG delivering pizza. Oh, and it's a Chevrolet! [Edited by: stingray615 at 9/14/2005 5:43:54 PM EST]
Avid_recycler Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,272 Points:166,680 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 9:57:51 AM Ignore Avid_recycler Report Abuse My 1993 Geo Prism gets 37 mpg and has been a Wednesday car for us. Now has 150K miles. We will keep this car until hell freezes over.
fulldawg Champion Author Georgia Posts:7,113 Points:951,210 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2005 5:00:42 PM Ignore fulldawg Report Abuse I had a 3-door 92 GEO Metro (3 cylinder). It was a great car to communte in as I steadfastly got 45 mpg )without using a/c. As long as you kept it off the Interstate is was ok, kinda dangerous out there with the larger cars....
KwajGuy Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:53 Points:111,360 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2005 10:33:52 PM Ignore KwajGuy Report Abuse Have a '95 Priszm LSI at 98K miles and still running like the energizer bunny! Perhaps the best value car I ever bought.
mancrab Rookie Author Toronto Posts:18 Points:1,870 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 24, 2005 8:10:04 AM Ignore mancrab Report Abuse I used to have a geo metro 5 speed 3door what a fun car to drive! It really sucked on the highway though.
On_The_Gas Champion Author Indiana Posts:19,929 Points:2,867,980 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 4, 2005 10:59:53 AM Ignore On_The_Gas Report Abuse Just put four new tires on my Geo..
Skyjunky Veteran Author Portland Posts:482 Points:89,445 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: May 2, 2005 4:36:08 AM Ignore Skyjunky Report Abuse Got 64 mph @ 50mph on the highway. never seen this before ....nextr fill up(topped off) I had to travel same route on the highway doing 80 mph and got the lowest of 36mpg. That sucks! so back to 50mph and letting every one pass , drafting on the big trucks at about 150' back.
ctf1000 Champion Author Toledo Posts:10,883 Points:2,000,000 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2005 12:27:03 PM Ignore ctf1000 Report Abuse I had a 1991 Geo Metro from some years back. It got 53mpg on the highway.
On_The_Gas Champion Author Indiana Posts:19,929 Points:2,867,980 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2005 10:09:58 PM Ignore On_The_Gas Report Abuse I think you will soon see small cars like the metro & swift back on the market, but they will be more high end with a lot more creature features. Man you have to admit most of the metro & swift were about as econo as you can get. Some even with cardboard upholstery. I personally like the tracker & sidekick, I own a tracker and it is a great go getter, super on gas and so far no maintainence except the normal service after 50k miles. I would not travel the interstate in either one though! normal size cars and trucks would smash you like a used beer can. I drive a yukon for that! but 33 or 34 mpg in the tracker is sure nice.
blackthorn Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,460 Points:164,480 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2005 9:10:40 PM Ignore blackthorn Report Abuse On_The_Gas My Metro has 145 80 R12's, the tires are so cheap my spare is a real tire instead of a dummy. You can try taking a spark plug out of yours, but I don't think it will help. :)
lardog Rookie Author Alberta Posts:4 Points:24,580 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2005 9:12:00 AM Ignore lardog Report Abuse Also have a Geo Tracker 1990. Also love it. Other daughter drives it to school. About 30 miles to gallon. Soft top and have 400,000 kil on the motor. Still runs. Great in the summer with the soft top. Have to be carefull in the winter. A little scary on the icy roads. Should have good tires on this in winter. The four wheel drive feature is nice but remember it will still slide. Great small suv for price and not much breakdown problems.
lardog Rookie Author Alberta Posts:4 Points:24,580 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2005 9:07:55 AM Ignore lardog Report Abuse I have a Geo metro con two door 3 cyl 5 speed best mileage I got was 65. Daughter now runs it to Idahoe and back to Canada. She loves it. Good mileage. Nice in the summer with the con. top. Got 200,000 kils on the motor still humming along. Just a little small inside but it makes up for it in gas.
On_The_Gas Champion Author Indiana Posts:19,929 Points:2,867,980 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2005 8:43:36 PM Ignore On_The_Gas Report Abuse blackthorn My Tracker has the wrong size tires on it. it has 70R/15s, it should have 75R/15s by the book, Depending on tire manufacture 75Rs are 1 plus inches larger in diamater which should increase my gas milage a little more. I sure would like to get up there in that 40mpg range. Maybe I have one to many spark plugs.
blackthorn Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,460 Points:164,480 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2005 4:12:12 PM Ignore blackthorn Report Abuse I have a 92 Metro 2dr hatch, 3 cyl, 3 spd auto. My record mpg for it 48, I usually average 40-45, depending on how much city driving I do (most of my driving is highway back and forth to work). I only wish the car was the 5 spd standard or that the auto had another gear or overdrive.
On_The_Gas Champion Author Indiana Posts:19,929 Points:2,867,980 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2005 1:42:59 AM Ignore On_The_Gas Report Abuse I have a 1993 "Barbie" Tracker in Mint condition. 2dr,4cyl,5spd,2wd,convt. That gets 33 to 34 mpg. What Cha' Think!! On_The_Gas said THAT!!!