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Why is my metro such a piece of crap; I have the worst metro ever
Topic Started: Oct 22 2012, 11:19 AM (2,413 Views)
Tubablake
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I bought a 1991 4dr Geo metro hatchback 3cyl automatic. It has 148k I paid $1700 because I thought it had 48k.
Spark plugs were changed, as well as valve covers, oil filter, O2 sensor, radiator cap, and the radiator fan was made working again.
It still needs an oil pan gasket, motor and trans mount, an alignment as well as balanced and rotated, and it idles rough.
I am going to the dealer today to "renegotiate" some free work.
I was so excited to get a Geo Metro, but now I just hate it. I looked on the forum here before I bought and tried to look for all the usual problems everyone says they have but didn't really find anything.

What should I do, I sold my 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan because I got tired of doing the work, but now I just feel like I want to blow this car up.
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Memphis metro


Well its all up to you of course but one of many options is put it up for sale and get out from under it before you spend anymore money on it and look for another one in better shape. If your not able to do the work yourself then that is probably the best option. If you could find a forum member close by who knows the cars and was willing to help you out and get it up to speed then that would be ok but probably not going to happen. Sorry for your troubles.
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Tubablake
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blue rhino
Oct 22 2012, 11:23 AM
If your not able to do the work yourself then that is probably the best option. If you could find a forum member close by who knows the cars and was willing to help you out and get it up to speed then that would be ok but probably not going to happen.
I can do the work, I just don't have time, and I really think those things should have been covered by the dealer when they got the car.
And that's a good idea. Is there anyone close by that wouldn't mind helping???
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Old Man


If you are going to own and drive a Metro you gotta quit feeling sorry for yourself and go to work learning how to do mechanic work on it. If you pay others for all your repairs you will spend many $$$$$$

Everything that is wrong with your Metro has been seen by someone on this forum and most have written "How to"s You can start with your motor mounts. go to this thread and read and learn. --
http://geometroforum.com/topic/4306632/1/#new
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Tubablake
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Old Man
Oct 22 2012, 11:27 AM
If you are going to own and drive a Metro you gotta quit feeling sorry for yourself and go to work learning how to do mechanic work on it.
I hope I don't sound like I'm whining. I can physically do the work, but I leave for school (college) at normally 7am and normally don't get home from work until around 11pm sometimes 2am if I close. I just don't have the time to fix what the dealer should have when they received the car
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Johnny Mullet
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Fear the Mullet

Start with a compression test. If it has low compression, make that the #1 priority to have the dealer fix.
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Tubablake
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Johnny Mullet
Oct 22 2012, 11:45 AM
Start with a compression test. If it has low compression, make that the #1 priority to have the dealer fix.
How do I do a compression test?? I'm sure my dad has a tester so I can probably due that.
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Tubablake
Oct 22 2012, 11:48 AM
Johnny Mullet
Oct 22 2012, 11:45 AM
Start with a compression test. If it has low compression, make that the #1 priority to have the dealer fix.
How do I do a compression test?? I'm sure my dad has a tester so I can probably due that.
Here ya go: http://geometroforum.com/topic/2574993/1/

Good Luck
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nwgeo


I love my little geo-- very easy to work on-- lots of space around the engine.-- and the $s I save on gas :rocker

Put on my sunglasses and cruise in the geo B-)
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starscream5000
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Got 70 MPG?

Tubablake
Oct 22 2012, 11:33 AM
I just don't have the time to fix what the dealer should have when they received the car
This is a cheap car that was sold to you by a dealer for under $2000. What did you expect them to do to the car prior to sale?
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starscream5000
Oct 22 2012, 01:30 PM
Tubablake
Oct 22 2012, 11:33 AM
I just don't have the time to fix what the dealer should have when they received the car
This is a cheap car that was sold to you by a dealer for under $2000. What did you expect them to do to the car prior to sale?
I'm one of the stupid people in the world that thinks no matter the price the dealer should always go over and fix problems on a car that affect drive ability.

Update: I also need valve seals
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Spud
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First mistake, going to dealer to get one these cars.. Second mistake, not thinking through the what if's and what you can do just in case.. Third Mistake, not researching such an extinct creature that requires TLC
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nwgeo


Tubablake
Oct 22 2012, 01:35 PM
starscream5000
Oct 22 2012, 01:30 PM
Tubablake
Oct 22 2012, 11:33 AM
I just don't have the time to fix what the dealer should have when they received the car
This is a cheap car that was sold to you by a dealer for under $2000. What did you expect them to do to the car prior to sale?
I'm one of the stupid people in the world that thinks no matter the price the dealer should always go over and fix problems on a car that affect drive ability.

Update: I also need valve seals
Agree, think a dealer should go through---- unless they have a sticker that says "as is"

Can be a lot of pesky things with these cars and takes a little time, but once you go through it, it will pay for itself. I love these little guys-- so easy to work on.
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Memphis metro


Dealers usually sell older cars with a sticker that states as is.

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starscream5000
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Got 70 MPG?

blue rhino
Oct 22 2012, 01:44 PM
Dealers usually sell older cars with a sticker that states as is.
Exactly.
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