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by zenny_jenny
Apr 14, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Terrific value, low ownership costs, everybody fixes Chevys
Cons: Few amenities, uninspired three-speed transmission,
The Bottom Line: It's bold to drive a little car these days. Be Bold. If you set your expectations reasonably, the Metro won't disappoint.
Introduction
Having driven this car for two months and 3,000 miles now, in winter and summer driving, I have concluded that I am very happy with my purchase. The Metro is cheap to drive, and not at cramped or wimpy as I thought it would ... read more
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by shoplmart
Dec 31, 2001 - Updated Jun 29, 2005 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Excellent gas mileage.
Cons: Expensive for what you get, Anemic 1.0 liter engine, Tiny Interior.
The Bottom Line: This car is not recommended for anyone. There are much better cars out that get almost as good gas mileage, with less compromise.
The Chevy Metro/Suzuki Swift Came out in the 1980s as a 'super econobox', and surprisingly has survived all the way to the year '2001, surviving this long; despite the ridicule its owners get for owning a car in this class. The Geo had been ... read more
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by Rocketgirl
Jun 21, 2001 - Updated Jun 25, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Good acceleration, no trouble on hills
Cons: Lots of design flaws
The Bottom Line: Though the engine quality may be good, I don't consider this a safe car to drive.
I am going to break my own rule and review a car I don't own. This is because I have been driving this car for the last three weeks, as a rental, while my "real" car gets repaired from the wreck I was in. There are enough problems with this car, I felt ... read more
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by chrobo42
Jun 19, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Roomy, relatively inexpensive.
Cons: sluggish, poor handling, ugly interior.
The Bottom Line: I do not recommend the Chevy Metro. It is not all that well made, is vastly under-powered and steering is stiff.
My experience with the Chevy Metro is strictly as a rental car and I suppose that it is possible that I simply got a stripped down version, but I doubt it. The interior was grey and downright ugly. Another strike against the interior is the lack of cup ... read more
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by broadbandbilly
Dec 18, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: cute, efficient, cheap
Cons: your friends will laugh, gas mileage not as good as hoped
In summation:
- I like this car and am glad I bought it, although I probably would recommend someone go with a better equipped car like a Hyundai Excel or a better car maker like Toyota and the new Echo.
I own a 2000 4dr ... read more
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by pats1
Nov 30, 2000 - Updated Dec 20, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Mileage, Style, Cost, Fun to drive
Cons: Service, Parts availability, Transmission
I purchased the Metro to make a 120 mile roundtrip drive to work, my requirements were air conditioning, a 5 speed transmission, and the 1.0 motor to maximize gas mileage.
The fact that it also had the stereo cassette upgrade radio makes the ... read more
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by Pillar
Nov 10, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cheap, well made, excellent gas mileage
Cons: My own neglect, no place for your beer
I’m writing this to all of those who said my little car would leave me dead, if I were ever in an accident. Wrong! Never mind that the car was totaled, I wasn’t. This is the story of me, and my two little Metros. (Metro #1, 1996 hatchback, #2, 1998 LSI ... read more
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by gbreadman
Oct 5, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, long-term, inexpensive
Cons: dangerous@ high speed, bigger drivers dont see you
I highly enjoy my car, a 1994 Geo Metro xfi. Ive installed my own am/fm CD player with 6 speakers, and its a lot of fun. Ive accurately calculated getting 57 miles per gallon on trips from northern NJ to Richmond VA, not having to fill up ONE SINGLE ... read more
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by FoolingAround
Sep 25, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Price very low, fairly roomy
Cons: Engine very weak, styling and features lacking
I believe the expression is... "When iMotors.com tries to sell you lemons, you make lots of lemonade for the rental car agency." That is what brought me to this car. Unfortunately, saying "I think I can, I think I can," won't let you ... read more
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by h2olily78
Sep 19, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great on gas and a great economical value
Cons: People who drive them think they can do anything they want
In the next few paragraphs I will explain why Chevy/Geo Metros should be taken off of the market. First of all, I have to make it 100% clear that there is nothing technologically wrong with these cars, I think that they are very economical cars and I ... read more
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by Shane_B
Sep 14, 2000 - Updated Apr 8, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Decent gas mileage. Excellent headroom. 22.3 cubic inches total storage space.
Cons: It's an economy car, and it shows it.
The Bottom Line: Only recommended to those who need a compact car and can't afford others like the Dodge Neon, Honda Civic, and other compacts.
I bought this vehicle because I needed a car to replace my dying 1988 Ford Taurus. The Taurus was looking like it was going to need ANOTHER transmission, so I quickly swapped it in back in April for a Chevy Metro. Ouch. When I bought the car I ... read more
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by mfjaz
Jun 18, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: small so it makes it easy to find parking
Cons: Bad on gas with a/c on and no power steering
2000 Geo Metro-Poor Designed
I recently rented a 2000 Geo Metro, because my wife crashed our Toyota Corolla.
This car, while cute to look at is an auto designer joke. The car has very poor pick up and if you turn on the air conditioner, ... read more
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by mspeachy
Mar 19, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: I don't see any pros with this car unless you don't have a problem with your love one being hurt
Cons: Seat collapses when involved in a rear end collision
My husband sustained back injuries when he was rearended in the 1997 Geo Metro he was driving. The front seat collapsed when he was hit from behind. The car sustained very little damage although my husband may be limited now to what he can and can't do. ... read more
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by bombchell
Mar 18, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: a resounding "GREAT GAS MILEAGE" from most owners
Cons: I rented one before. It was slow. Awww thassokay (great gas mileage)
Skittles-On-Wheels (subcompact cars) Okay, I admit it. I don't actually own a Metro, YET! I am currently looking for a car. I wanted to be as informed as possible about my future car purchase, so I have been researching the major car review sites: ... read more
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by Sunliner
Feb 23, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Inexpensive; Economical; Surprisingly Roomy
Cons: Slow; No Frills; Avoid Suspension Bridges
Back in 1995, I had just graduated from college, and was saddled with a 10-year-old car worth about $250 and a Whopper on the open market. I toyed with the idea of buying the most inexpensive new car I could, to try to avoid the cost of repairs. One ... read more
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by ERIMOKI
Jan 30, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Gas Mileage
Cons: None
My husband bought a brand new Geo Metro in 1992 , i jokingly called it "our blue box" due to its compact size.This is the greatest car we ever had !! We drove this car from Alaska down the AL-Can highway without any problem what so ever. We ... read more
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by r_u_smilen
Jan 27, 2000 - Updated Feb 27, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Convenient and compact, great gas mileage!
Cons: Questionable durability & longevity.
We purchased a used Geo Metro some time back for the gas mileage and economic value. The automobile itself performed well, rated highly in use of fuel, and was convenient to handle, park, etc. Tires for this type car is among the cheapest. With the two ... read more
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by elo3031
Jan 26, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: good gas mileage
Cons: small inside not safe
Although you may be thinking that this vehicle will be excellent on gas,there are things you must consider before purchasing. The price is right.You could travel far in this vehicle but how good will the ride be?Well,I am not a petite person so there is ... read more
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by headtrip
Jan 9, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, extremely safe, very well built with almost no what so ever
Cons: Small car with very little room in the back seat
The finest car I have had the chance to drive in and ride in. This car is small, but roomy at the same time, well at least in the front it is. I wouldn't recommend the back seats to anyone over 5'8". The gas mileage is probably the most appealing ... read more
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