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xOrion73x · 08-21-2008, 12:10 PM

Hey... looking for some quick opinions.

I have been offered a '95 Metro for $675.. It's in decent condition, 240k miles with recent timing belt replacement.

The ugly- first gear is shot.

It's going to cost me another $200 in fuel to transport it home.

I am thinking that this might be a perfect opportunity to acquire an efficient commuter to drive to work instead of the Mustang.

Any thoughts?
How hard is it to replace the 5-speed in one of these?
Are there any other model specific soft spots I should be looking for?

Thanks =)

08-21-2008, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
xOrion73x EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spontaneous offer Hey... looking for some quick opinions. I have been offered a '95 Metro for $675.. It's in decent condition, 240k miles with recent timing belt replacement. The ugly- first gear is shot. It's going to cost me another $200 in fuel to transport it home. I am thinking that this might be a perfect opportunity to acquire an efficient commuter to drive to work instead of the Mustang. Any thoughts? How hard is it to replace the 5-speed in one of these? Are there any other model specific soft spots I should be looking for? Thanks =)