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| My dream car; 2000 G13/5 | |
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| Topic Started: Feb 23 2010, 12:54 AM (1,284 Views) | |
| CityConnection | Feb 23 2010, 12:54 AM Post #1 |
This is you, so you must be online
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 So I've been looking for one of these for a while. I wanted a 4 door with the 16V engine and a 5 speed but I always seemed to find 8V 5 speeds or 16V autos. So when this came up I had to grab it. The original owners were pretty meticulous in their maintenance. They have a spiral notebook that has every tank of fuel, oil change, tire change and other service logged in it since the car was new, a stack of receipts and even the original window sticker! Yeah, I have quite a stack of papers that came with this car. The trans in it was toast. They had the driver side axle replaced and the work order didn't say anything about replacing the axle seal. So the trans is coated in gear oil and the case is empty. They tried to fight the shop but they said it wasn't their fault and wouldn't budge on the matter. So instead of paying to rebuild the trans they decided to sell it instead. So my gain on that one I guess. I already picked up a trans from a nearby city and as soon as I get a clutch and rear main seal (hey, already there so why not) I'll swap them in and have her back on the road! I'm a disabled vet and climbing under the car isn't going to be a treat but I'm on such a tight budget that I can't afford to pay shop labor. No worries, I can handle it!   That dent on the hood is the only damage I could find. A really clean car.   Interior is really clean and even smells fresh.  Engine needs a good scrubin' though. I can't believe how much simpler this engine is under the hood compared to the TBI setup on the 3 and 4 cylinder ones. Hardly any vacuum lines, carbon canister is by the tank and even the coils and wires are tucked away on the valve cover. Oh yeah, it has AC and power steering. This baby has everything! It's like driving a Lexus or something! 
Edited by CityConnection, Feb 26 2010, 03:01 AM.
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| z34-5speed | Feb 23 2010, 01:02 AM Post #2 |
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I don't know about that...lol  But that is a very nice Metro, i'm not a big fan of that generation but it does seem very nice. Kyle |
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| Bad Bent | Feb 23 2010, 01:58 AM Post #3 |
Facetious Educated Donkey
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It looks like a really good car, CityConnection. Congratulations!  Geo luxury. 
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| bogs | Feb 23 2010, 05:24 AM Post #4 |
Duct tape heals all wounds
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You know, even as I congratulate you again, I can't help but think that if you stepped into a crap hole you would find a golden nugget in the bottom of your shoe MAN am I jealous 
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| Woodie | Feb 23 2010, 06:40 AM Post #5 |
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Very nice, interior is lovely. Lay some silver spray paint on those hubcaps, it'll make a huge difference. |
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| geojames | Feb 23 2010, 10:51 AM Post #6 |
always something
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that rocks enjoy |
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| cap'n awesome | Feb 23 2010, 10:53 AM Post #7 |
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Arent we a sad bunch, lol. These are our dream cars, seriously? J/J, these are great little cars, I wont drive any other since im so used to the gas mileage! Nice score! I always liked the 4 door, it would be nice to actually have a trunk. How does the mileage compare between the 3 cly. hatchback and sedan? |
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| metro_fiend | Feb 23 2010, 12:40 PM Post #8 |
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a geo with power steering will always be the dream |
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| bogs | Feb 23 2010, 01:05 PM Post #9 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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A geo with power steering is the dream? Don't they already have power steering? If my car was any easier to turn, it would probably wander all over
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| Johnny Mullet | Feb 23 2010, 08:12 PM Post #10 |
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The sedan will get some front page love for a change  Nice car! Silver spray paint will do those hubcaps some justice. I blast mine with a fresh coat every year. At first, they are super shiny, but then look normal after awhile and last about a year before a thin re-coat will be needed. Also try and polish them headlights or just swap to the bucket style. I think the buckets look so much better in my opinion. |
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| StevieC | Feb 23 2010, 08:19 PM Post #11 |
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Beautiful! |
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| geminiheartz | Feb 23 2010, 10:30 PM Post #12 |
Ladybug's Mom
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lol bogs...mine doesnt have power steering, wanna know how i can tell?? my biceps look better than before i got the metro, lmao!  and CONGRATS on the car, city...looks in good shape 
Edited by geminiheartz, Feb 23 2010, 10:32 PM.
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| Mr Murf 59 | Feb 23 2010, 10:39 PM Post #13 |
Looking like a lost Irish tourist
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Congrats on the car. Make sure when you yank the trans to use a board or something to hold the engine up. I use a 2x4 that sits on the rad support to the plastic my the wiper arms and then a bike tie down to hold engine up. 2 of the mounts are on the trans. Good luck with it. I hope your really like your new to you car. |
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| Potter | Feb 23 2010, 11:11 PM Post #14 |
"Mini Mullet"
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Nice grab! |
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| metroschultz | Feb 23 2010, 11:58 PM Post #15 |
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Yay for you! |
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