Diplomat_Wagon
Hiding In The Bushes While
:bwuhaha::bwuhaha::bwuhaha::bwuhaha::bwuhaha::bwuhaha:
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PURE GOLD!!!!
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Have to post it here for posterior's sake.
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God is dead - But before he left, he gave us one last miracle.
The 1993 Geo Metro represents the peaceful bridge between the Eastern and Western worlds, owing to its origins as a partnership between manufacturers GM and Suzuki. It serves as a testament that we can live and work in harmony across different cultures and worlds, to produce new ideas and cars that are greater than the sum of their parts.
The 1993 Geo Metro is shining beacon of hope that we can cleanly live with respect to our planet, with its hardly polluting 1.0L 3 Cylinder engine. Gaia will look upon you and smile when she sees you achieving an EPA estimated 53 MPG in the city and 58 MPG on the highway. The eco revolution could begin with you!
The 1993 Geo Metro is a car for those with nothing to hide; Its many blemishes are plainly visible, from the shattered headlight lens, to the remnants of a once installed wheelchair ramp, to the utterly destroyed interior. The lack of a muffler sends a very loud, clear message to other drivers: "I'm here. I'm a Geo. Get used to it."
The 1993 Geo Metro is a car for the hardworking American that doesn't want anything handed to them. No power steering, no antilock brakes, and no electric windows. This is a vehicle meant for those with the strength and will to tame it, without any assistance from technology designed for the lazy masses.
The 1993 Geo Metro is a car for those who don't like to play by the rules. The lapsed registration and inspection serve as a figurative middle finger to the oppressive authorities who demand you have a muffler and working turn signals. As Luke Skywalker used the Millennium Falcon to push back against the Empire, so will you use this car to push back against the Texas Department of Public Safety.
You will face great challenges should you choose to accept your fate as a Geo owner. You will be an outlaw, unless you take on the daunting task of making this car legal, having to venture out to find a muffler welder and new turn signals. While it runs, you will have trouble accelerating quickly, as the transmission does not like to go below 3rd. Lesser people may mock you for the horrible interior and disassembled back seats, not realizing the great power that they're in the presence of. Your loyalty to regularly using this vehicle will be constantly tested, because the battery tends to go dead if you don't start it for more than about a week.
However great the challenge, the reward will be even greater. Fame, fortune, good health, attractive members of the opposite sex (or the same sex! The Geo won't judge.) will all be yours. The meaning of life and car ownership will become clear. Should you die in glorious car to car combat as a result of the tiny body and lack of airbags, you will ascend to Valhalla where you will feast and battle with other Geo owners for all eternity.
The 1993 Geo Metro has chosen you. Are you brave enough to accept its calling?
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God is dead - But before he left, he gave us one last miracle.
The 1993 Geo Metro represents the peaceful bridge between the Eastern and Western worlds, owing to its origins as a partnership between manufacturers GM and Suzuki. It serves as a testament that we can live and work in harmony across different cultures and worlds, to produce new ideas and cars that are greater than the sum of their parts.
The 1993 Geo Metro is shining beacon of hope that we can cleanly live with respect to our planet, with its hardly polluting 1.0L 3 Cylinder engine. Gaia will look upon you and smile when she sees you achieving an EPA estimated 53 MPG in the city and 58 MPG on the highway. The eco revolution could begin with you!
The 1993 Geo Metro is a car for those with nothing to hide; Its many blemishes are plainly visible, from the shattered headlight lens, to the remnants of a once installed wheelchair ramp, to the utterly destroyed interior. The lack of a muffler sends a very loud, clear message to other drivers: "I'm here. I'm a Geo. Get used to it."
The 1993 Geo Metro is a car for the hardworking American that doesn't want anything handed to them. No power steering, no antilock brakes, and no electric windows. This is a vehicle meant for those with the strength and will to tame it, without any assistance from technology designed for the lazy masses.
The 1993 Geo Metro is a car for those who don't like to play by the rules. The lapsed registration and inspection serve as a figurative middle finger to the oppressive authorities who demand you have a muffler and working turn signals. As Luke Skywalker used the Millennium Falcon to push back against the Empire, so will you use this car to push back against the Texas Department of Public Safety.
You will face great challenges should you choose to accept your fate as a Geo owner. You will be an outlaw, unless you take on the daunting task of making this car legal, having to venture out to find a muffler welder and new turn signals. While it runs, you will have trouble accelerating quickly, as the transmission does not like to go below 3rd. Lesser people may mock you for the horrible interior and disassembled back seats, not realizing the great power that they're in the presence of. Your loyalty to regularly using this vehicle will be constantly tested, because the battery tends to go dead if you don't start it for more than about a week.
However great the challenge, the reward will be even greater. Fame, fortune, good health, attractive members of the opposite sex (or the same sex! The Geo won't judge.) will all be yours. The meaning of life and car ownership will become clear. Should you die in glorious car to car combat as a result of the tiny body and lack of airbags, you will ascend to Valhalla where you will feast and battle with other Geo owners for all eternity.
The 1993 Geo Metro has chosen you. Are you brave enough to accept its calling?
TheIronSausage
Two brain cells left.. rubbing together for warmth
If you can squeeze him down to under $500, this is a good LeMons candidate.. Just need a campy theme. Also, I like the convex mirror sheet metal screwed to the A-pillar.. Not sure of it's purpose, but he clearly didn't want to incur more drag on such a slippery shape.
Not A Duster
Well-known member
...Um.... $600.00 is about $1100.00 more than I would pay for one of those.
Sorry DW. I know you are a fan. :silenced:
Sorry DW. I know you are a fan. :silenced:
Jester
In through the Out Door, so She's
I used to love those cars and had a couple different versions. An '87 Pontiac Firefly that wouldn't die no matter what I did to it, even off-roading. It never needed a repair in 4 or 5 years of beating on it. Oh, except for the mechanical fuel pump that shit the bed and decided to spew gasoline all over the motor. $30 part and 10 minutes to replace. Good times... Paid $300 for it in 1998, sold it for $250 in 2002 or 2003.
Also had a '91 Suzuki Swift GTi. Twin cam, 16 valve, 1.3 litre, 4 cylinder motor that put out over 100 hp and 85 lb/ft of torque. It was set up for rally racing with a full cage, adjustable suspension and two spare tires mounted inside, where the rear seat used to be. I have pictures somewhere. I could get it on two wheels going around corners
One of my favourite cars.
Also had a '91 Suzuki Swift GTi. Twin cam, 16 valve, 1.3 litre, 4 cylinder motor that put out over 100 hp and 85 lb/ft of torque. It was set up for rally racing with a full cage, adjustable suspension and two spare tires mounted inside, where the rear seat used to be. I have pictures somewhere. I could get it on two wheels going around corners
One of my favourite cars.
Diplomat_Wagon
Hiding In The Bushes While
Yeah yeah I know. This coming from a guy who owns a PT Cruiser.
I used to love those cars and had a couple different versions. An '87 Pontiac Firefly that wouldn't die no matter what I did to it, even off-roading. It never needed a repair in 4 or 5 years of beating on it. Oh, except for the mechanical fuel pump that shit the bed and decided to spew gasoline all over the motor. $30 part and 10 minutes to replace. Good times... Paid $300 for it in 1998, sold it for $250 in 2002 or 2003.
Also had a '91 Suzuki Swift GTi. Twin cam, 16 valve, 1.3 litre, 4 cylinder motor that put out over 100 hp and 85 lb/ft of torque. It was set up for rally racing with a full cage, adjustable suspension and two spare tires mounted inside, where the rear seat used to be. I have pictures somewhere. I could get it on two wheels going around corners
Here's my '92 1.0L 5-Speed Suzuki Deathtrap. :dance:
I have since upgraded to 13" wheels as 12" tires are too hard to find.
Not A Duster
Well-known member
I do not own a PT cruiser. Nor would I .... although it is a mopar........ kind of.
That was wifey's headache.
I have owned several little shitboxes that I was rather fond of. Most notably an '81 colt that I just couldn't kill. Only regret I have over it is having put NOS "hemi" badges on it.... who'da thunk they would become worth so much money just a few years later.....
That was wifey's headache.
I have owned several little shitboxes that I was rather fond of. Most notably an '81 colt that I just couldn't kill. Only regret I have over it is having put NOS "hemi" badges on it.... who'da thunk they would become worth so much money just a few years later.....
Jester
In through the Out Door, so She's
The newest cheap runabout for around 10k is the Canadian only Nissan Micra. No A/C, manual windows, 5 speed for $9,995 plus taxes, eco fees, pdi and freight... 109hp motor from the Versa.
I am strongly thinking about buying one and keeping it around for 200,000 kms or so
I am strongly thinking about buying one and keeping it around for 200,000 kms or so
Jester
In through the Out Door, so She's
I drive all sorts of new cars at work and can say these little cars are fun to drive, and much more comfortable than my old Firefly and Swift. The question is, who is secure enough in their manliness to drive such a cute little puddle jumper?
Jester sure has nothing to worry about in his pants [smilie=J: ermm... wait what?
Jester sure has nothing to worry about in his pants [smilie=J: ermm... wait what?
restoman
The paint fumes have cleared so I'm
I drove one of those little piss pots last summer. Peppy little thing around town, not too bad on interior room. Pretty good warranty.The newest cheap runabout for around 10k is the Canadian only Nissan Micra. No A/C, manual windows, 5 speed for $9,995 plus taxes, eco fees, pdi and freight... 109hp motor from the Versa.
I am strongly thinking about buying one and keeping it around for 200,000 kms or so
Not A Duster
Well-known member
The business partner owned a little Chevy Aveo that was the first new car she ever owned. It was a fun car to bash around the city in, but it when we took it to a conference in Calgary we soon discovered that it was not terribly well suited for long trips. She replaced it last year with a Volkwagen golf, because while she still wanted something smaller, she decided it was time for a "grown - ups" car.
Not A Duster
Well-known member
I don't think hers was ever in the shop for anything, except to have the improperly installed command start fixed twice. She sold it to my Brother, who has also gotten trouble free use from it. But they both have taken good care of it...so....
Stretch
Hey! There’s no easy button for a body like this!
Water pump as plastic fins. They break off and it over heats. Replacing the water pump is a total waist of time. You see the plastic fins from the last pump are trapped in the block. They will make their way back to the new water pump and brake its fins off. It's a endless cycle. Take a look at how the cooling fan attaches to the radiator cooling fins. Yes I said cooling fins. The fucking fan rubs holes in the radiator because thats how it is designed!
Wheel bearings, chassis parts, electrical problems.... on and on and on.
Like I said, they keep guys like me busy.
Wheel bearings, chassis parts, electrical problems.... on and on and on.
Like I said, they keep guys like me busy.
TheIronSausage
Two brain cells left.. rubbing together for warmth
The water pump problem isn't peculiar to just these.. I had that happen to a customer's '00 Jeep TJ. I'll bet there's a bunch of cars from a bunch of manufacturers that do it.
Dr.Jass
Pastor of Muppets
The metal water pump impeller blades just seem to fall off Cummins 5.9L engines, and then cork the cooling system. By the time you realize you have a problem, you need a total rebuild--boring, pistons, head milling, the whole nine. At least that's really expensive. We had three of 'em with the same problem in the last 8 months I was at the diesel shop, the most recent being a lightly-used '09 2WD with about 80K miles and the OE pump.
The first one was a 24V. That only cost about $1,750 per blade...
The first one was a 24V. That only cost about $1,750 per blade...
69.5CUDA
Blah Blah Blah
i do miss my lil 78 rolla wagon
but the wifes lil yaris is actualy a hoot to drive..and quite comfy..tho..to her dismmay she could only get an auto unless she waited 6+ months for another shipment of them....the auto isnt bad..but it auto downshifts if you even touch the brake..and there is a "lag"? dead spot in the throttle..its not so much lag or anything it just goes from no throttle to 1/8th throttle with nothing inbetween so it is a bit of a hard launch every time
but the wifes lil yaris is actualy a hoot to drive..and quite comfy..tho..to her dismmay she could only get an auto unless she waited 6+ months for another shipment of them....the auto isnt bad..but it auto downshifts if you even touch the brake..and there is a "lag"? dead spot in the throttle..its not so much lag or anything it just goes from no throttle to 1/8th throttle with nothing inbetween so it is a bit of a hard launch every time