Why does my car looks like crappy Hot Wheels😭😭😭

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“C’mon, Ned! Move this thing!”

“I can’t, it’s a Geo!!!”

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u/razrielle 1d ago

Fuck I miss my Geo Metro. It was an appliance of a car. It was just hard finding tires since no one made 12" ones for a while

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u/Mitt102486 1d ago

Cause you got one of the cheapest cars

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u/smilaise 1d ago

I like it.

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u/Bushwhacker474 1d ago

God damn i do love Geo metros. I had two friends that each had one. Never felt safe at all in one but that was part of the fun.

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u/Hisbergers 1d ago

Hot wheels?...that came from the 10$ hundred pack from the D.G lol

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u/ak80048 1d ago

Too bad they don’t make these anymore, todays version would be Honda fit

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u/UntidyVenus 1d ago

No, it's obviously an egg. Signed 1996 Honda Accord driver

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u/Strained-Spine-Hill 1d ago

Because it's a Geo Metro?

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u/Dependent-Plane5522 1d ago

I like your egg. Don't crack it.

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u/fuelvolts 1d ago

I can’t, it’s a Geo!!!!

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u/Slowstang305 1d ago

These cars were $1000 cars, when the price of fuel went to $5 in FL they became $5000 cars.

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u/wEiRdO86 1d ago

It's still floors me that these vehicles have three cylinders in them. Teeny tiny Uber cheap bottom of the barrel car.

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u/Minerva_TheB17 1d ago edited 1d ago

IT'S A FUCKIN GEO METRO AND IT'S STILL ALIVE HOLY FUCK...I haven't** seen one of those running in damn near a decade lolol

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u/Secret_Effect_5961 1d ago

Apologies, I'm uk based so not clued up on your models but it has a resemblance of a mk1 ford kA from the 90's sold here unfortunately. Was there a joint effort between ford and whoever built these things? Our KA's where popular with the young girlie's and broke folk as they were literally the cheapest car to run and insure lol.

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u/SecondVariety 1d ago

hubcaps, might double the value - joking

econoboxes can be a lot of fun and also extremely frugal for running costs, of course like any other vehicle they can be a trainwreck of a headache and a deathtrap, but that's the thing about potential.... only one way to find out!

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u/kwixta 9h ago

It might be. Did you check the label on the bottom?

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u/G-T-R-F-R-E-A-K-1-7 1h ago

Looks like a survivor, would make an amazing sleeper with a Honda or Nissan engine swap

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u/04HondaCivic 1d ago

Because it’s a geo metro with steelies. And black plastic bumpers. There ain’t much you can do nor is it really worth it. The absolute MOST I would do is tint the windows and throw on a set of alloys wheels. At that size they should be inexpensive. Maybe paint the bumpers but I’m not sure I’d really do that. Hit them with a good cleaner and plastic trim restorer when the weather is better. These things will help it look better but it won’t change the fact it’s an inexpensive grocery getter. It’s just a cheap car. Albeit one that looks to be in good condition.

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u/josephlucas 1d ago

You may enjoy r/geometro

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u/nolongerbanned99 1d ago

Just needs some stickers

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u/ConcertOk3905 1d ago

You just have to own this look.

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u/Breklin76 1d ago

Because it's a Geo Metro.

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u/the_house_from_up 1d ago

Where did you find that?

Some kid back in town. Traded the van for it straight up. I can get 70 miles to the gallon on this hog.

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u/EndCritical878 1d ago

Hard to believe thats basically the same car as the Swift GTI I own.

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u/NxPat 1d ago

Some cheap wheel covers and a wash would work wonders.

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u/Sn3akyP373 1d ago

Well, you didn't buy it for looks so not really clear why you're here.

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u/chubsplaysthebanjo 1d ago

I absolutely love it. I would love to have one to autocross with it

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u/SquiffySparrow 1d ago

Geo metros fuck

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u/McFly2319 1d ago

You should turn it into a r/battlecar

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u/imprl59 1d ago

Because that's what it is Blance, that's what it is...

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u/omega552003 1d ago

You being rehabilitated? https://youtu.be/cLts-sXlLEM

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u/moving0target 1d ago

I haven't seen one of those in years. If it runs and gets you from A to B, who cares?

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u/skinisblackmetallic 1d ago

Because it's cool. It deserves a new set of matching tires & a wash & wax.

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u/s1owpokerodriguez 1d ago

It looks like that because of the way that it is.

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u/SonnySmilez 1d ago

How is this thing still alive?

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u/Mattshark8614 1d ago

I like it

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u/dmbgreen 1d ago

Mixing white walls and black walls is special.

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u/ralphyoung 1d ago

Is the Yugo still on the road?

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u/Wise_Quail_1459 1d ago

Because those were modelled on this car...

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u/Nonhinged 1d ago

It's the rims and bumpers.

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u/Annual-Extreme1202 1d ago

So you really have to ask that.... Take a look from a few feet away ..like when you took the photo.. if you can't see it then.. maybe you're not visually stimulated.. damage to front passenger side light.. mis match tyres even rims just for starters

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u/Psych0matt 1d ago

It is

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u/ralphyoung 1d ago

Hey, hey, Adobe.

https://youtu.be/F02P2JO7yfc

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u/Tenebrisdominus 1d ago

Mf got an underbite

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u/point50tracer 1d ago

Because you drive a Geo Metro. The most basic of cars. I freaking love them though. I love tiny cars in general.

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u/CompetitiveLab2056 1d ago

Put some camber and a lowering kit into it, give it that stepped on hotwheels look to complete it

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u/The_collective4 1d ago

Because it is

Edit to add: no hate. I love shit boxes

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u/Star_BurstPS4 1d ago

Just needs some rims and window tint

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u/ruly1000 1d ago

The got no respect, but these were awesome little cars.

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u/RichBristol 1d ago

Never seen hot wheels look that bad. LOL

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u/snatch1e 1d ago

It may look like a toy car, but let's be honest, it is extremely economical and practical.

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u/-_danglebury_- 1d ago

The pinnacle of engineering. The Geo Metro.

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u/tanabataRO 1d ago

I would collect the shit out of your car bro 🔥

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u/BluesLawyer 1d ago

Not at all...

It looks like a shitty Matchbox car. Totally different thing.

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u/llortotekili 1d ago

That's the nicest geo I've seen in 20 years! They're all rusted out up here in the north if you can find them. Even clapped out they sell for way too much around here due to how good they are on gas.

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u/Due-Pilot-7443 1d ago

Hahahahaha it does, wth

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u/kookybeez 1d ago

Back in the day you could rent this from enterprise rent-a-car for $10 / day with unlimited mileage for the weekend. Ppl wld beat the shit out of them.

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u/Caramateur 1d ago

I want one

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u/jeffery2jr 1d ago

Because it's old and ugly

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u/Beginning-Living8770 1d ago

Honda swaps are getting popular with those, and then buy some 16x8 wheels and lower it like 3.5 inches lol

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u/Con_Bot_ 1d ago

Brother, Hot Wheels have never made anything that looks that god awful

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u/Thickshank1104 1d ago

Because it is

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u/chtrace 1d ago

Well, it is a Geo Metro

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u/Educational_Tea7782 1d ago

As long as it runs fine good to go. Add new rims and rubber. #68 lol Get a wrap.

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u/Jimbo415650 1d ago

Fantasy to think it’s more than a daily driver.

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u/citizensnips134 1d ago

Bro I will give you $1000 for that right now.

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u/Taken_Abroad_Book 1d ago

Wtf are those headlights

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u/golgoth0760 1d ago

Whoa! There's still Geo Metros in the wild??

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u/sixpackabs592 1d ago edited 1d ago

Geo metro wasn’t supposed to look good it was just a super high mileage econobox. Cheap, fairly reliable, slow, high gas mileage. Also I think they were super unsafe but I can’t really remember, they were a little before my time. My first car was a chevy Aveo which was kind of the same thing lol

I want to find an old crx my friend had one and it was one of my favorite of the early 90s shit box cars

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u/BavarianBanshee 1985 BMW E24 635CSi "Sabine" 1d ago

Honestly, clean it up, get those 14s on the front with decent looking hubcaps all-round, freshen-up the lenses on the lights, and paint the bumpers to match the body, and I think you'd be doing just fine, aesthetically.

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u/Box_Dread 1d ago

Is this a serious question

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u/name4231 1d ago

It just looks crappy man. Nothing hot wheels about it

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u/GerryCoke 1d ago

Cuz its a 91' suzuki swift made even uglier then it was

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u/kaoh5647 1d ago

You mean Little Tikes. Hot Wheels had style.

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u/kaoh5647 1d ago

Put some rims and bitchin flames on that bitch

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u/Savings_Marsupial204 1d ago

Better than a Ford Aspire

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u/sohfix 1d ago

dude i’m 35 and i love older cars. this car has a look to it 👌

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u/TidbitB96 1d ago

I think probably cuz you bought a hot wheels car for your car lol. Hey nothing wrong with that bro some of those things end up being collectors & end up being worth some money... Now I wouldn't recommend you holding your breath for that to happen with regards to your particular hot wheels car but I've seen crazier shit happen... Not much crazier though lol

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u/autotech1011 1d ago

Stick a penny behind the license plate and it'll do wheelies.

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u/Automatic-Donut-2902 1d ago

Tbh, in my opinion geo metros look good as hell beat up. It’s how they’re supposed to be :)

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u/MikeTheNight94 1d ago

It needs some rims and you need to sell it to me. I seriously always wanted a metro.

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u/Electronic_Shake_943 1d ago

If it runs fine and gets you where you gotta go, the looks don’t matter 👍Speaking from experience and wishing I hadn’t sold my Corolla 2 years back

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u/Jayswisherbeats 1d ago

That’s the one you step on in the middle of the light. Bend the axles like hell.

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u/DroidTN 1d ago

It’s a Geo Metro, best to just embrace it!

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u/HentaiSenpai230797 1d ago

The G in Geo is for Garbage

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u/cachitodepepe 1d ago edited 1d ago

Cool car. If you revive the bumper plastic, it will look great

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u/Pure_Satisfaction_68 1d ago

Cuz it is

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u/knownothingexpert 1d ago

I don't know what Mattel did wrong to have you sh!tt!ng all over Hot Wheels.

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u/Zakmcj17 1d ago

It’s like a hotwheels discovered meth

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u/Grahammykins 1d ago

Because it’s small and it’s crap. That’s ok tho.. if it gets you around.

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u/Total-trust10 1d ago

They make hot wheels that crappy?

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u/lilyputin 1d ago

Any car that will get you from place to place is a ok

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u/Reaperfox7 1d ago

Be thankful you have a car and don't have to walk everywhere

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u/AgreeableBat6657 1d ago

It’s crappy

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u/Puffinton721 1d ago

Heeeyy, I learned to drive a stickshift in my sister's geo metro.

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u/bigalcapone22 1d ago

Man, I wish I still had my Geo Metro convertible 1 liter 3 cylinder 5spd was the bomb for mileage.

Had to fireflies before the metro.

If I had the cash, I'd buy a Mazda AZ-1

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u/Yomomgo2college 1d ago

My dream car. My 92 got 42mpg

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u/-SkeptiCat 1d ago

Mmmm 90s econobox cars 🤤

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u/Axl2aider 23h ago

That’s a great little car. If it runs and drives well, you should be proud. Not many of those around. Probably worth a good overhaul if it needs it and if parts are available. How old is that thing? 30+ years?

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u/Fuck-Reddit-2020 23h ago

I drove one of these for years. It was very reliable and economical. It has some issues like the small engines were prone to burning valves if the EGR clogged up.

Fun fact: even with the LX model and it's whopping 62 horsepower, I had to hold the clutch down longer, to get into firat gear, when I had the AC running. The difference was noticeable.

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u/MajorPayneX32 23h ago

I had this car bought it for 400 dollars never changed the oil on it and it lasted me 4 years no break downs. They really don’t make em like they used to.

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u/arttechadventure 23h ago

I think this is a great design actually. I love a simple and reliable machine with a clean design.

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u/Zillahi 23h ago

Hey man. I bet it runs better than a hot wheels

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u/LedKremlin 23h ago

Ommg tell me it’s a three cylinder

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u/ConfidentCaptain_81 23h ago

More like a ShartWheels.

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u/ZZZ-Top 23h ago

It's a Geo be glad you can drive two weeks on 1/4 tank of fuel. Only wheels that makes this car look good are some minilites

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u/broke_fit_dad 23h ago

Because it’s a Geo Metro. It is a glorified go cart

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u/Taco_MIRV 23h ago

My mom had one of these and I had a last year prism before it folded into Chevy. I miss them. Insane gas mileage. Plus my prism had the cast iron/aluminum engine that heated up in like 2 blocks in winter 💕

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u/jzr171 22h ago

I miss mine. Tried to find one now and they're just not around anymore

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u/PMax480 22h ago

Because…..it is?

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u/Significant_Lab_3931 22h ago edited 22h ago

I used to have so many hot wheels cooler than this thing will ever be…

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u/toopid 22h ago

0-60 in never

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u/Psychedelic-Dreams 22h ago

Cause it’s beautiful. Want to sell it?

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u/mb-driver 22h ago

Because it’s a GEO Metro.

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u/[deleted] 22h ago

I miss geometros

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u/Mdmrtgn 22h ago

I learned to drive manual on one of these. 3 cylinders of fuuurrrrrryyyyy

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u/Organic_Risk5227 22h ago

I know people that drive the s*** out of that crappy Hot wheel take care of it maintenance it it'll run forever

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u/TheAwkwardBanana 22h ago

I had a 3-cylinder 5-speed hatchback Geo and it's unironically one of the best cars I've owned, I just sold it a few months ago for $400.

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u/sliversOP 21h ago

if it gets you A to B whys it matter, it serves it's purpose and you should be thankful

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u/MuppetHuman 21h ago

Please keep hot wheels out of this

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u/chrisdmc1649 21h ago

Hot Wheels would never go that crappy.

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u/spkoller2 21h ago

Because you bought practical transportation, good for you, nice move

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u/cats_catz_kats_katz 21h ago

This thing is a legend in its own right.

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u/BitteryBlox 21h ago

I had a Metro, nicknamed Spyhunter. Go over 60mph black smoke covers any cars following.

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u/bigperm4twenty 21h ago

That things a chick magnet !

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u/PigletsAnxiety 20h ago

Wash, hood bra, repaint the bumpers, it'll be the hottest pig you ever put make up on.

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u/Striking-Drawers 20h ago

Looks like a metro...

What's the problem?

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u/Chance815 20h ago

GEOS ARE STILL ON THE ROADS!?!?!?!

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u/fumutherfers 20h ago

get the clown sound effect on this foo

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u/ermy_shadowlurker 19h ago

Most underrated car with great gas.

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u/tactics613 19h ago

Crack that thing open, there's a chicken inside!

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u/ozonebonetrambone 19h ago

Anybody making fun of this car doesn't know that these are actually one of the most reliable cars right behind a Toyota they actually use the same assembly line as the Toyota Corolla but did it on the off shift times in the same factory just a different crew. They were so successful that Chevy bought them out and turned them into Chevy cavaliers and we all know how that went but the old school GEOS could easily get 300,000 miles on them and I had multiple different cars that reached well over 200,000 miles and filling the tank would cost about $12 and get you about 400 miles new tires would cost about $20 a piece

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u/plumdinger 19h ago

Economy cars are basic transportation. They’re not meant to look all that cool. But they don’t have to. If your car gets you from a to B safely and is reasonably cheap to insure you’re the one who is ahead of the game. I have a cool looking car that costs me almost 1/5 of my income per month to carry. I am the idiot. You’re laughing all the way to the bank.

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u/SilenceOfHiddenThngs 18h ago

people love to rip on Geo metros and Mitsubishi mirages, but the 3a9 motor is one of the more solid motors ever designed especially after 21 years of being dialed in.

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u/Sbass32 18h ago

Not really sure

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u/scobo505 18h ago

The Suzuki variant could be had with a turbo.

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u/[deleted] 18h ago edited 18h ago

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u/Radicle_ 18h ago

This was the pinnacle of automotive engineering

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u/doradus1994 17h ago

You mean crappy Matchbox. Hot Wheels is custom 🤪

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u/YouthOfTheNation1 17h ago

Damn, hard to look worse than that. But hey, if it works it works!

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u/larry4570 16h ago

Is that a GEO Metro? Man those cars were solid back in the day. I remember the turbo model being somewhat dangerous on take off. (Unequal axle length).

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u/ka_shep 15h ago

You have an absolute gem there. I love Geo Metros. My work used to have some as delivery vehicles, and I always loved driving them. They were manual, so fun to drive in general. I do not recommend driving into the back of a suv. They crush like nothing, and I learned that the hard way.

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u/Billydirky 15h ago

Give it some loving. Clean it up, it might love you back….

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u/Feraz786 15h ago

Atleast it has 4 wheels. Use it like flintstones YAABAAADAABAAADOOOOOO!!

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u/Jversace 15h ago

Back when we were 16, my friend group and I used to PC game counterstrike. We met this guy that had this same car and was like 20. One of my friends was easy 300 and he used to pick us up and hit the arcade. This fucking car did it. Slammed to the ground with our fat asses.

Why does my car looks like crappy Hot Wheels😭😭😭 My Classic Car