1997 Geo Metro for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 5.9 to 8.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 5.9 to 8.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 1997 Geo Metro for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1997 Geo Metro specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0L 3-cylinder | 1.3L 4-cylinder | 1.3L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.4 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 5.3 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 5.9 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 138 g/km | 158 g/km | 197 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $9.15 | $10.39 | $13.02 |
1997 Geo Metro: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.0 L | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 37 | 33 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 44 | 39 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 40 | 35 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 48 | 42 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,700 | US$1,900 | US$2,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,830 | $2,078 | $2,604 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Geo Metro
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (17), power train (11) and air bags (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Geo Metro?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Geo Metro for sale by us right now. Here is the 1997 Geo Metro for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, power train and air bags; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
The engine is the 1.0L 3-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 18 litres, from its 5.9 L/100 km rating. Expect about $9.15 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$1,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
As a small car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. In plain terms, its 283 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who it is for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Metro for a week and see how it fits your life. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $91.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$1,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Let us know
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Geo Metro from us first.
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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Geo Metro for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Geo Metro
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Geo Metro?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Geo Metro before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Geo Metro have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Geo Metro cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1830.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.