I Bought 2 Abandoned Geo Metro Convertibles for $375 - Will They Run?

[@davidoetting1551]

What a utter waste of time. When your’e finished the two will be worth what you paid-maybe.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

This video hit number one instantly on my channel which means it will make at least $1500 from this one video - that’s called a profit

[@JunkerDriver999]

These are the best videos. Good buy on these cars.

[@Zedler-lu4pk]

If you don't like it, don't watch it. It makes for entertaining content for the rest of us

[@marc.V97]

Pin of shame😂😂

[@erikgonzalez2278]

It’s free content calm down then why did you watch?

[@thomashickman4082]

I lliterally did a spit take when the yellow one fired up with no complaints AND "drove"! I call that an absolute win

[@davej-bi5xz]

THE ENGINE IS USED IN X PLANES it is THAT RELIABLE!

[@rustyredemptions]

My first Metro was an '89, paid $400 for it, drove it all winter smoking like crazy till the engine quit. Bought an engine/trans from a wreck with 32k miles on it for $200. 2 hours to change it by myself with no hoist. Ran perfect, plenty of power, quick, great in snow, and got 53 mpg! 3 banger stick. Wish I had it today...

[@lovellmills7959]

Dang

[@grimreaper5521]

My first car was a 91 metro 2dr hatchback red with black trim I didn't care for the low power I bought for the gas mileage since I was a pizza delivery boy at the time till this day it was the most fun I had in a vehicle

[@sfgxmonsta4892]

@@rustyredemptions what happened to it?

[@rustyredemptions]

@@sfgxmonsta4892 Sold it to my neighbor, I had to many cars and he didn't have enough lol!

[@sfgxmonsta4892]

@@rustyredemptions he still have it or??

[@MrKotetsi]

Get all the good parts from the white one and use them on the yellow (or keep them for spares). Send the white for scrap and then continue working on the yellow, it's going to be an awesome little ride!

[@Adam-p4m3y]

You can’t quit this. I laughed audibly at you driving that thing on 3 flats with the hood up

[@rosse12345678]

You and mike need to do a road trip in them it would be funny and a good video 😂

[@aca2855]

O yessss😂😂😂😂

[@aca2855]

Give Mike the white one with santa shotgun...lol

[@radulupascu6725]

For sure would be fun!

[@ervinhenschel9260]

Wearing matching LSI guy t shirts!

[@Austin-ge7cb]

To indiana

[@2016chevrolete]

Lots of memories of the geo. I don’t understand why they stopped producing these cheap fuel efficient cars. Thanks Randy for bringing them back.

[@hoodagooboy5981]

They quit making them because people wanted trucks and big SUVs. I bought a 2000 Metro ( last year made ) for $10,000 ... new off of the show room floor.

[@augustinezgambo1424]

Wish to see more of these type of videos

[@MapOfEurasia]

Those little Geo Metro Cabrio have a "Blista Compact" vibe! I laughed when the yellow one started up like nothing ever happened to it, LOL 😂 Definitely keep the yellow one, you can't go wrong with a simple cabrio car with a manual and A/C 😎

[@janceifyre]

That yellow Geo is definitely a tough little booger, to be sitting and then crank up on command lol these geos were something, you either got one that was crap, or you got one that'll run even when dogged on and left to sit for years

[@josephparisio6334]

Hi Randy, I had a 92 geometric hardtop. Those cars had 55 hp. Mine was an automatic and had air. You couldn’t keep the air running too long because it would make the car just overheat because it couldn’t handle it originally they had 12 inch rims with tires. I upgraded to 13 inch wheels. I had the same wheels that you have on the yellow one which I believe were American racing wheels. I love you to see you fixing this up. Brings me back to my very first days of driving in my first car.

[@josephparisio6334]

I also lived next a guy who owned a Chevy dealership. He made an option to put those wheels on

[@T_Burd_75]

All of the convertibles had 13" wheels as all of the 1995 and later models and with 12mm studs, while the 12" wheels used 10mm studs.. All had 55 horsepower except the XFi models which had 49 horsepower, but more fuel efficient than the base models. Base models had 4:10 gears, XFi had 3:79 gears, and convertibles had 4:39 gears. Later 1995+ models with the G13 engines had 3:52 gears.

[@RhinoXpress]

I haven't seen a GEO metro convertible in years.

[@CharlesCurran-m9p]

They were made by Suzuki, weren’t they?

[@MikeekiM-vh5se]

@@CharlesCurran-m9p ..It is a Suzuki with a Geo badge on it..100% Suzuki like the Geo Tracker its a Suzuki not a GM.

[@davej-bi5xz]

@@CharlesCurran-m9p Suzuki (Parts)/Chevy(Body)/Mitsubsi (G10 Engine) (cant spell that one) THE FIRST WORLD CAR Sold as Suzuki Swift (has the 4 banger mostly), Geo (Then chevy) Metro Had the 3 banger mostly, Subaru Justy in UK was just about the same car too

[@davej-bi5xz]

@@MikeekiM-vh5se the chevy Trax is the DIRECT line from the geo tracker and WAS made by chevy

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

Back to the early days of the channel! Question being, would Brian do a cheap simple basic detail? Would be great advertising for him to show one of them as a before and after!

[@thomaslibonati]

So excited! I have been waiting for this video 😃😃 I hope you save them both. That yellow one would definitely be my pick. I can’t believe it ran.

[@ares9304]

Those were known as the Suzuki Swift in the rest of the world. Absolutely fucking immortal. Its the rust that killed them all. Mechanically they are rock solid.

[@larryfinch1529]

Yep i had a swift GT w 16v and manual ...FUN CAR

[@captaininsano2777]

@@ares9304 always rusted out the suspension

[@cecilb7927]

The big difference between the Metro and Swift was the engine, the Metro only came with the 1.0 3 cyl, the swift typically came with a larger and much more powerful 4cyl.

[@gregbell3559]

Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly no Swift convertible

[@gregbell3559]

Built like Sherman tanks . I had 4 and not one rusted out and I'm in Canada

[@shadowfox-nf6zi]

My mom drove a blue hatchback 5-speed Metro when I was a kid. According to family legend, at the end of its life it was still getting 40+ MPG with the head gasket blown.

[@batssorandom]

The fact the clanky, squeaky ass car just started up that quick and was able to drive to shop blew my freaking mind 🤯🤯

[@dogsnot2145]

Electronically component you found is a flux capacitor. Be very careful when handling.

[@captaininsano2777]

Good lil cars. Fun to drive. Reliable as hell. I had a 94 green one. Loved it. Suzuki makes good stuff.

[@coinhunter3758]

If you can get both running and driving right you should take them to the auto spa and see what your buddy can do with them, love to see how they clean up.

[@faentur]

Many years ago, I owned a Chevy Sprint, the precursor to these. 3cyl and a manual, but not convertible. I am genuinely excited to see you get the manual one running. Good luck!

[@theadvocate4698]

Me too! Loved it! At some point, we had 3 of these in the familial house parking, great basic cars!

[@badkitty785]

I bought a 95 Geo Prism LSi (w/ the big engine.. All 1.8 liters) in 1999. It turned 50,000 miles on the test drive. It was the first car I had that was less than 10 years old and had less than 100,000 miles. His name was Steve. We had him for 7 years and added 120,000 + more miles on the clock. He safely drove my first baby home from the hospital in 2004. The only thing I ever did besides normal maintenance was replace the alternator and had a friend rebuild the starter. My husband flipped it on its side on the interstate. We fixed it and then sold it to my nephew who totaled it when he rear ended somoene. Steve didn't get anywhere in a hurry, but he was a great car.. R.I.P. Steve..

[@MrGreyZ]

That Prism was a Corolla in all but name. Nice little cars.

[@badkitty785]

@MrGreyZ yep. The serpentine belt was even emblazened with "Toyota". I used to love how one of my friends that worked at a GM plant tried ru always tell me it was "shared technology". I told him no, it's a Corolla with Geo slapped on its butt.

[@MrGreyZ]

@@badkitty785 - I think the body panels we interchangeable until the end of the Prism, it died a Chevy ☠️

[@badkitty785]

@@MrGreyZ sadly, it did..

[@dominicbakken]

My 92 convt brought home my first boy also. I spent so much time in the non rear seat... Wife is a nagging copilot, so it was easier to let her drive, until snow.. then do one annual donut and ask she would like to continue - one of the many ways to become divorced like your comment all the same

[@TurkeyEyes6690]

I was at friends garage other day they could hand carry engine for one of these things was so small

[@TurkeyEyes6690]

2 minutes into video I guess he does lol

[@The_Laser_Channel]

Been waiting on this video since you showed them at Copart! Glad you got both of them and I KNEW one of them would run. They are simple cars, not much to go wrong compared to modern day cars. Hopefully that white one will be running before too long. Despite people saying those cars are ugly and slow, they were still great cars that got great fuel economy.

[@pinball541]

I am surprised he didn't buy the Red Metro also. You could have called it the GEO Trio!

[@davej-bi5xz]

@@pinball541 red, white and blue That would have been great

[@gr3ndl3r]

The yellow one would be a fun little project. I low key would like to see it back on the road.

[@carsperformanceandprojects]

I love the "Will it run" videos... I think these are better than the I bought a new lambo or something similar. Good job staying with it! I would totally use the parts car theory and build a good Geo!

[@LoganHester-1489]

I never thought ud buy them

[@chriscreekmore210]

I like the yellow one much better & I'm surprised it runs so well

[@natebaker5321]

Seeing Randy's smile and hearing his laugh made my day. Ill admit it now, id be doing the exact same thing hes doing... having fun.

[@toguro1009]

Sounds like Randy has been watching some VGG. I have also. Love Randy and Derrick. And old cars.

[@ericbaker3256]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Michigander2024]

dang bro that yellow one is a damn champ I'm proud of that old thing she fired right up danggggg

[@wayveyjayvey]

Weekend mornings with a coffee and watching Rand-a-man - best way to start the day.

[@louis-c]

Send the yellow one to auto spa after tires 💯

[@vanmandad]

Suggestion : Use one of them as a parts car and get the other running, then enter "The 24 Hours of 'Lemons' " race. It'd be fun and the race would make for good content! Racer Randy is on the track!! 🏁 🎉

[@davej-bi5xz]

was not a "Lemon Class" car is only problem. People disliked the car but was never a lemon. would beat then all

[@vanmandad]

@@davej-bi5xz that's why it'd be a really good entry. It could not only finish but win. I had a Suzuki Swift which was the same car with just different badging. Fun to drive and peppy little engine. I'd have kept it but when I got married my wife made me sell it because she couldn't drive a manual transmission.

[@MalaiseEra]

We need more videos on these!!

[@gheechiedan9299]

I agree 100%! 🤣

[@allennunez8711]

Start on the manual car first , my vote !👊🏾

[@roybaker3945]

Back in the late 90's I picked up a 3 cyl. manual Metro with 99,998 miles on it for $300. It looked great and ran like a champ. I drove it between Chicago and Dallas numerous times and actually traded it in on my next car. (They only gave me $50), I was happy. Don't underestimate the little 3, sure it topped out at 75mph, but they're hard to kill! Loving this ... I actually miss that car.

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

Power Tour baby! The yellow one is my favorite

[@michaelparker2225]

This is definitely a challenge! This is why we watch your channel. Make it look new and keep it a while. Looking forward to the results.

[@isaacsorensen8377]

I love the wheels on the yellow one. Awesome era appropriate alloy wheels, maybe you could get new tires on that New convertible top for one is really cheap at least for a generic one on eBay around $150-200 Interior probably would clean up alright on the Geo Metro

[@jessewynne8193]

You may want to get a portable garage to work under or?? Trees for shade! It’s got to be so humid and hot under direct sun!

[@cdoggyish]

He's got a huge garage behind the house.

[@GEICO72]

Is that a whole ass damn engine box in the passenger seat?

[@harriettanthony7352]

Indeed so, for modern comparisons, its the appx size of an EV motor.

[@davej-bi5xz]

when you disconnect the tran from the engine and all the other stuff two people can lift it out easy but it does come out easier WITH the tran on it and still only need two people . IVE DONE IT. rebuilt 2 engines so far. its so small XPLANES use it due to how light it is AND how reliable

[@josecamacho8933]

I absolutely love this type of video

[@gimps00]

You and Mike could make a modern day version of Plains, Trains, and Automobiles

[@cas-221]

This is absolutely fantastic! Please randy safe those cars, it will be massive content!

[@orlandoburgosandroid]

Randy LOVE IT. Used to have one and the car was a blast cause of how small it was. Used to get almost 50 mpg on my manual. Rust is what killed it.

[@dextermorgan4337]

You could have a good car with all the spare parts from the non runner. This is the content I subbed for.❤

[@CaptGhostRyder]

Ok, I have never seen one of those in probably 20 years. Blew my mind that it fired up that easily. But then again, not much to them haha. Looking forward to more videos on them, you should detail them both inside and out.

[@bradleypollack5658]

My first car was a 90 Geo Metro that ran off 2 1/2 cylinders!! This brings back memories!!😊

[@leonardsmith1175]

Some cars want to live. That is what makes these videos interesting. And you already have a parts car. Maybe you can start the other one.

[@chriscrumbley3985]

Man when that car started and moved, that was the most joy I've seen on your face in a long time.

[@mntwins28]

My family had a 2001 Chevy Metro. Great little car. Gas mileage was great, ran that thing into the ground. Still managed to get like 500 or so for it as a trade in, in 2018. Miss that car

[@mexicanspec]

If you want to see new Metro convertibles go look at the Sienfeld episode where they are in the garage. They got the cars from the local GEO dealers to fill out the garage for that episode. They are all over the place in many colors.

[@alvieaxman337]

I AII MOST FELL OUT MY CHAIR,WHEN THE YELLOW ONE STARTED ON FIRST CRANK. LOVED THIS VIDEO, OUTSTANDING. THIS WAS A WIN,

[@sf-dn8rh]

The geo hurricane metro love the yellow one came alive :)

[@baileygyomber121]

This made my day! The smile on your face was so sweet

[@secondchairmm]

I have always wanted one of these! With the manual transmission that will be a fun car to drive. I can’t wait to see more on these!

[@Blah7785]

Memories 👍 Cant WAIT for part 2 Randy u the man brother...Major salute Derek Richardson from Detroit Michigan....

[@maxoklock4805]

An older couple that have now passed years ago had his & hers White & Red ones of these in town I grew up in back in the 90s. His had 4x4 stickers like a Chevy truck would have on the rear quarters. 😁

[@danwiegelman3443]

I haven't seen Geo Metro for some time I had one 25 years ago I loved it 50mpg is what I got with mine. I live in Wisconsin and the rust took it to be not safe anymore. I hope you can save then or just the 5sp so cool. Thank you for sharing and trying to save some old cars.

[@benrodriguez4905]

Yaaay hi Randy I am glad your here

[@daviddavis4444]

We had them in the fleet in the rental company I work for. 4 Door Passenger and Cargo 600 lb including passenger family of 4 little on the heavy side that poor little car was struggling to move but it did move eventually. They were actually a pretty good rental rarely did we put one out of service they just went and went.

[@johncornell3665]

I had a '94 coupe in tropical green 5 speed brand new for a couple of years until we had a baby and then it didnt feel so safe. Always wanted a convertible. Great cars. Really enjoyed this video and laughed so hard when you drove the yellow one. Thanks for all you do as I for one appreciate!

[@Trance88]

I laughed so hard when all the crap in the air vents blew out when the fan was switched on.😆

[@russell11fitzgerald]

I love the style of video. I wish you would buy more cars like this that nobody wants clean them up fix them up make them beautiful and just keep yourself a collection of undesirable 80s and 90s cars because they might be undesirable to some but some people really love these cars because it’s what they had when they were growing up. It’s what their parents can afford. I have fond memories of being a little kid inside of a geometric.

[@a.mgaming3418]

Randy, THIS is the content I am here for! Good old bit of fun with some borderline scrap vehicles, though that yellow does seem to have potential! Perhaps see if the engine is free on the white one and if its too far gone, use it as a parts donor for the yellow one. The yellow definitely deserves a second (or maybe hundredth judging by the state of it) shot!

[@BrianMelJohnson-rc1qk]

I honestly appreciate your videos. You’re one of the only KZbinrs that don’t have 567 ads to watch

[@alessandroceretta2603]

Great serie! Can’t wait to see more of them! Greetings from Milan, Italy!

[@kenhagen7718]

I’ve been watching your videos for years,this is my favorite so far.

[@brandonswervy1698]

Thats a cool buy. I had a manual tracker it was a cool car.put a new top tires fluids and clean them up 50k miles that thing has a lot of life left

[@philolson6786]

This is these kind of videos that you do like this you shouldn't quit doing I hope you don't quit KZbin in you and Mike should do a road trip with them

[@EricDrummondBPCP]

Now this would make a great restoration and gas saver vehicle and video. Let me dive Right into watching the rest of it. I'm kind of excited. I remember the first time I saw the Geo Metro. It was in a video where somebody converted it to a fully electric vehicle. Good stuff

[@davej-bi5xz]

They actually made battery GEOS for some power company fleet cars. too heavy with the old batteries but it worked

[@fede81s]

Can't believe that thing runs and drives!! Its cute

[@markbader31]

Randy, think the yellow one is in better shape. btw it's in the 60s, 70s all week in Maryland. We delt with high heat in June. Now it's your turn! Tag your it!!!!

[@theprettyone1786]

Ayeeee another swamp Vette series!! Hope you go all the way with these Randy.

[@nielskaysen5779]

Love it. These types of videos are absolutely the best.

[@paulmckinney6163]

Imagine the looks on passing drivers used to seeing your latest new toy seeing those two beauties

[@Red-he2cd]

Always nice to have a donor close by .

[@pedroadelino100]

Randy this Yellow one is the way to go,manual and start right up,i'm choked how it start like nothing. If the white dont start,u can do some swap pieces to the yellow. I would love to see this with a cheap paint job yellow and those rims,i nice cheap detail basic and make the 10mile trip. I hope you dont give up on us and abandon they videos,i think if u are tired and want more time with family,step the gas pedal a bit so u can manage ur life with this that you love to do. Like always great video. BIG LOVE FROM PORTUGAL !!!

[@timothystephens8447]

these 2 cars are soo cool i hope you fix both of them

[@oneyearoutproductions]

This can be a great series! Throw some time at these...what fun little cars

[@maverickflint1991]

Good morning. Praise the lord you found 2 of them been looking for one of them for years.❤️👍😊

[@davej-bi5xz]

Ive got 3 and people keep asking me can they buy it 'NO"

[@annettegraham3811]

What a blast from the past! Love it!

[@paulangus3067]

I was an absolute shock when it started right up on its own without anything but a jump pack 👍👍

[@TylerADV]

This is the kind of shit that gets me excited to watch more than anything. I couldn't believe it when the yellow one fired up instantly. Can't wait to see future vids on them! The way there's a trend of road tripping in shit boxes, it might be a good option and draw for the channel.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Now these are the Randy pickups I love!!! Classic AAR cars here lol. Need to grab the red one too! & pleasee do a mini-resto on the yellow one!

[@Vetteman372]

I like the motor in the front seat. It gives you character.

[@firesnake6311]

Man these are classic, I think in near future these would go for crazy money

[@gheechiedan9299]

I agree 100% ! 😀

[@Randicles]

You and one of your buddies should do a build off . One takes each Geo and sees who can get one on the road and to a certain destination first 😀

[@andrewmaina5449]

Much love from KENYA 🇰🇪 EAST AFRICA

[@nodak81]

My cousin had a hatchback Metro and drove the crap out of it. It kept up with traffic surprisingly well. I think they only had like 50 horsepower. Ended up rolling it down a 50 ft incline after hitting a deer.

[@NoahClay6]

Love these Geo convertibles haven't seen one in pretty long time. Hopefully you can get them both running but the white one would be good for parts so the yellow one can keep on moving. Would love to see them both moving again though. Maybe you can also find parts to from other places as well possibly Randy. I can't wait for more videos on both of these! Appreciate it Randy!👍

[@mikecampbell7957]

Kinda ruff looking repo's you got there Randy.

[@midlandmotormofia2001]

I daily a Geo Metro - I love this video and your 100% right with the convertible at $5000 - the yellow one being a 5 speed with ac has to be crazy rare - I’ve seen lots of automatic convertibles but not many 5 speeds and I don’t think I’ve ever seen an convertible with ac - I would have bought both cars just like you did- I’ve even looked for those cars before to buy just to drive back and forth to work- awesome video Randy

[@davej-bi5xz]

Converts usually had AC due to the heat from the black plastic roof. Yes i have a LSI 5 spd manual that HAD AC, took it off . wanted the extra 10 HP

[@parkcaro]

I love this so much! Best thing I've seen today. I laughed out loud twice: when the seat wasn't attached and when dust blew out of the vents. Can't wait to see what you can do with them!

[@southernkyadventures9851]

Man I love those little cars. 50 mpg. If it makes sense for you it would be cool to see them brought back to life

[@istvanalfoldy2835]

Hi from Hungary. We call it Suzuki Swift. Very cheap cars but still running. If you need something you can call any junkyard in Hungary.

[@djsonic6533]

I was also amazed when she started right up. Can't wait for the vid on the other one.

[@jamesappling1212]

I miss mine. One of the most fun little cars I've ever had.😊

[@iangrice329]

Love these cars, Suzuki Swift in the UK, we never got the convertible version, but we did get the 4x4 badged as a Subaru Justy. Wife had a 2002 3 cylinder as a teaching car. So reliable and fun to chuck about on UK country roads.

[@vacationbliss9429]

Great video, Brandon. It would be great to see one get fixed up and drivable.