Used 1997 Geo Metro
1997 Geo Metro Overview
1997 Geo Metro Pricing
1997 Geo Metro pricing starts at $1,638 for the Metro Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $10,185 when new. The range-topping 1997 Metro LSi Sedan 4D starts at $1,930 today, originally priced from $11,546.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$10,185 | $1,638 | |||
$10,606 | $1,874 | |||
$11,546 | $1,930 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Geo Metro models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Metro Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Geo Metro (1995-1997) a 4.3 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 93% recommend it. These figures are based on 88 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Geo Metro
"Best bang for the buck"
"I bought my 95 base model hatchback 6 months ago with 108,900 miles on it, it now has 124,500 on it. I've averaged 47 MPG, and have hit a low of 40 MPG (doing 70+ MPH with 2 passengers and a lot of gear) and a high of 51.6 MPG (better driving control and techniques, speeds of 50 MPH max). I've only had to replace an axle due to a ripped open CV boot. The car runs like a champ and is very reliable. I'm religious with the maintenence (oil changed every 5,000 miles, with 1 quart added after 4,000 miles) and the car has no problems. The 95 is a huge improvement over the 94 (I owned one before, sucked bad). The car handles better, has a much more comfortable interior (as well as dual air bags), and is styled much better. It's a great car for anyone looking to save a fortune in fuel and insurance, as well as be able to maneuver through traffic easily. So far in 15,200 miles I've saved 448.886 gallons of gas (roughly 2738.2 lbs, and the car only weighs 1751 lbs) over a 20 MPG car (the average car on the road in the USA right now). That's $1246.69 total saved. I paid only $1200 for the car and it's a sound investment so long as you can keep up with the maintenence when it's due. Sure it may not have much power and will struggle up a hill, but that's minor compared to all the money and fuel you'll save."
"10 years 0 problems"
"10 years and never needed anything except tires. Never been to a shop. Always gets 45 MPG in town and up to 58MPG ion road trips."
"10 years and still going"
"I got my Geo slightly used and have driven it for over 10 years. It's still going strong with minimal maintenance costs. It's fun to drive and gets fantastic gas mileage, even after two trips from the West Coast to the Midwest and a few months of commuting 200+ miles every week for work. I currently commute 40 miles to and 40 miles from work every day. One thing to note, though -- I got a great deal on tires at Costco, but they were slightly wider than recommended for my car. This reduced my gas mileage considerably. So make sure you get the right tires!"
Overall 1997 Geo Metro Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Geo Metro is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Geo Metro quality a 4.4 out of 5.
1997 Geo Metro Reliability
The 1997 Geo Metro receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Metro Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Metro, here are some of its best features:
- Economical, reliable, inexpensive to maintain.
- Great price
- MILEAGE. tiny size. trunk backseat design
- Great Gas Mileage, Fits into Tight Places
- Cheap to maintain
1997 Geo Metro MPG by Trim
1997 Metro Coupe 2D - city 37 MPG - hwy 44 MPG
1997 Metro LSi Coupe 2D - city 33 MPG - hwy 39 MPG
1997 Metro LSi Sedan 4D - city 33 MPG - hwy 39 MPG
1997 Metro Safety
1997 Geo Metro Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Geo Metro
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1997 Geo Metro Depreciation
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1997 Geo Metro Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $17 | $1,219 | $479 | ||
2023 | $1 | $1,218 | $455 | ||
2024 | $21 | $1,197 | $413 | ||
Now | $18 | $1,179 | $399 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Geo Metro Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 1832 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 87.2 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 95.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 4 | ||
Overall Length | 149.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 48.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 8.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 31.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 93.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 62.6 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 37 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 44 mpg | ||
Combined | 40 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 55 @ 5700 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 58 @ 3300 rpm | ||
Engine | 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
1997 Geo Metro Safety
1997 Geo Metro Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1997 Geo Metro | Used 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage | Used 1998 Plymouth Neon | Used 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,638 | $1,762 | $1,661 | $1,848 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 37/Hwy 44/Comb 40 MPG | City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 29 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 55 @ 5700 RPM | 92 @ 5500 RPM | 132 @ 6000 RPM | 120 @ 5200 RPM | |
| Engine | 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |