A question about the Metro XFi - Fuelly Forums

Click here to see important news regarding the aCar App

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 07-01-2008, 12:15 AM   #1
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 155
Country: United States
A question about the Metro XFi

If memory serves me correctly, isn't one of the only distinguishing things between a Metro XFi and a Metro LSi that the XFi doesn't have A/C?

If so, it sounds like some eBay people are doing a nice job at trying to scam unaware buyers...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Geo-M...mZ140245201806
__________________

__________________

atomicradish is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2008, 05:29 AM   #2
Registered Member
 
GasSavers_BEEF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,831
I had a 3cyl metro and it was rated 50 to the gallon. it didn't have a/c and I know it wasn't an XFi but am not sure what it was. I was 16 and didn't really care that much because I had something to drive.

if you look at the price, it is very reasonable considering the mileage and condition. considering all of that is accurate.

I also want to say that the XFi had something else going on for FE. not sure what but something maybe gearing or something.

mine was a 3cyl with 5spd. I dogged it pretty hard and got rid of it when I was 19. even then it was getting a calculated 46 to the gallon. that is when gas was just over a buck a gallon too.
__________________

__________________
Be the change you wish to see in the world
--Mahatma Gandhi



GasSavers_BEEF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2008, 07:36 AM   #3
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 557
Country: United States
The Metro XFi I had towed home also had no A/C. The engine, ecu and harness are in my shed waiting for a suitable recipient, the transmission went to a Swift owning co-worker, the rusted shell went to the scrap yard.
Lug_Nut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2008, 10:45 AM   #4
Registered Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 41
Country: United States
Hey one of the other differences with the xfi is it had a cool cam, I don't know for sure about the gearing
__________________
Staying in shape one pedal or step at a time.... mabye helping out the wallet also
Sillst is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2008, 09:14 PM   #5
Registered Member
 
GasSavers_JoeBob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 698
Country: United States
From http://gtkgeo.50megs.com/
Quote:
Metro XFi
All Geo Metros came standard with a 1.0 liter, 3 cylinder engine. The XFi model was designed for maximum fuel efficiency. It had a lighter curb weight, different computer, camshaft and transmission than the base or LSi models. It also had less comfort and convenience options than the other models. It boasted 53 city/58 highway mpg numbers and received "Most Fuel Efficient car in America" for all six years of it's production. It was dropped after the '94 model year because of slow sales.
These, for better or worse, have become the "Holy Grail" of Geo Metros. Any are good, but these are slightly better. If you find one at a good price, grab it. If nothing else, you can put it on eBay and sell it at a profit. Heck...I'd like to find a rusted-out one from snow country and transfer all the goodies into a nice California body...
__________________
"We are forces of chaos and anarchy. Everything they say we are we are, and we are very proud of ourselves!" -- Jefferson Airplane

Dick Naugle says: 1. Prepare food fresh. 2. Serve customers fast. 3. Keep place clean.



GasSavers_JoeBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2008, 03:59 AM   #6
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 557
Country: United States
When searching for a Metro / Swift, pay close attention to the sub-frame where the lower control arms attach. The fabrication of the unibody is such that there is a 'pocket' that catches debris and road spray, rapidly rusting away. If this area is OK, buy it. If not, walk away, it's terminal and too costly to repair.
Lug_Nut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2008, 06:03 PM   #7
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1
Country: United States
Thumbs down

Quote:
Originally Posted by atomicradish View Post
If memory serves me correctly, isn't one of the only distinguishing things between a Metro XFi and a Metro LSi that the XFi doesn't have A/C?

If so, it sounds like some eBay people are doing a nice job at trying to scam unaware buyers...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Geo-M...mZ140245201806
You Fail,


Maybe you should do your research and look at the VIN on the car on EBAY. It's a real XFI.....maybe just maybe it was a dealer installed option.

Anyway glad to see you jumping to conclusions.
Civic VX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2008, 09:22 PM   #8
Registered Member
 
GasSavers_JoeBob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 698
Country: United States
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lug_Nut View Post
When searching for a Metro / Swift, pay close attention to the sub-frame where the lower control arms attach. The fabrication of the unibody is such that there is a 'pocket' that catches debris and road spray, rapidly rusting away. If this area is OK, buy it. If not, walk away, it's terminal and too costly to repair.
I'd be happy to pick up a relatively low mileage rusted out XFI for cheap...I'm sure I can find a nice body with everything worn out that I could transfer everything to...
__________________
"We are forces of chaos and anarchy. Everything they say we are we are, and we are very proud of ourselves!" -- Jefferson Airplane

Dick Naugle says: 1. Prepare food fresh. 2. Serve customers fast. 3. Keep place clean.



GasSavers_JoeBob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2008, 11:15 AM   #9
Registered Member
 
GasSavers_BEEF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,831
I think you ticked off the guy selling the car.
__________________
Be the change you wish to see in the world
--Mahatma Gandhi



GasSavers_BEEF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-06-2008, 10:55 PM   #10
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 155
Country: United States
Yeah, really.

He was also kind enough to send me a hateful PM. I wonder how this was traced back to this website?

I was never calling anyone a scammer. I asked the question in open forum because I wasn't sure. Never did I say "Person X is scamming". I don't understand what the problem was.
__________________

__________________

atomicradish is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Whats the best Pizza delivery vehicle? panamacolin General Discussion (Off-Topic) 21 03-26-2008 10:34 PM
BBC film GasSavers_Richard Introduce Yourself - New member Welcome 5 10-02-2007 02:03 AM
gas log CarNutCertified General Fuel Topics 4 05-23-2007 06:48 AM
470mpg motorcycle in real world tests GasSavers_Ryland Automotive News, Articles and Products 2 05-02-2006 06:04 PM
Where can I get that stuff? Compaq888 General Fuel Topics 7 04-29-2006 09:26 AM

» Fuelly iOS Apps
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.