Would you buy an AUTOMATIC metro?

[Johnny Mullet]

An automatic Metro in good running condition can get 38 MPG or even 40+ if you drive it right. I would check out the Geo Metro Buyer's Guide before you buy it.

An automatic Metro still gets better mileage than almost all other automatic cars.

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by stevet47

Good question. I'd be curious if there is a 4 or 5spd. auto trans that is an easy swap. Maybe from another geo or suzuki (since it is a suzuki engine). It wouldnt be as good as a manual, but I wouldnt have to try and figure out a clutch. Plus an auto is nice since I will be commuting in a lot of traffic.

Um, I thought all Auto metros were 4sp? Also a word of note in terms of autos it doesn't matter if you have 3 sp or 30speeds your fe on the highway is only as good as your final drive ratio and lockup allows, meaning more gears doesn't help highway FE on an auto, since all autos have roughly the same losses.

[ATaylorRacing]

A 98 Neon with a 5 speed is rated at 41 mpg and has a lot more room. Id wait for a 5 speed Geo 3 banger.

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by rmay635703

Um, I thought all Auto metros were 4sp?

Don't think so. 3 speed, non-locking is all I've seen. (Which is amazing when you consider that old-fashioned tech was still on the market up to 2001!)

1995-2001 Geo/Chevrolet Metro: Technical Specifications - Consumer Guide Automotive