Rally Awesome: 1989 Suzuki Swift GT MK2

The Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro/Chevy Metro/Pontiac Firefly (sold from 1988-1999) was a subcompact hatchbox from General Motors with powertrain developed by Suzuki and the build quality of toy from the 99 cent store.  The Swift wasn't swift in the least bit, but it was available with a 5 speed manual transmission, fully independent suspension and a super light 1600 lb curb weight...so it makes a great rally car.  Find this 1989 Suzuki Swift GT MK2 Rally Car offered for $6,000 in Norwalk, CT via hemmings. Tip from BP.

Lick A Beater: 1991 Suzuki Swift GTi

Nothing beats a good craigslist ad that ends with: Yeah you'll prolly wanna fix some stuff, but for $999.99 it can be yours!!! LOL. LOL?  Really?  Some people will be LOLing when you roll up in vintage Suzuki Swift GTi, but they aren't gonna scoff when you tell them what you paid for one of the cooler forgotten hatchbacks from the 90s.  Find this 1991 Suzuki Swift GTi offered for $999 in San Juan Batista, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

10k: Lambo Orange: 1972 Mini, Suzuki Swift Turbo Power

Buying a car from a reputable shop (or plaid-clad British flippers) is no more of a safety guarantee than buying any other car. How many "mechanic's specials" on craigslist are in similar or worse condition than any other car listing? Reliable or not, shop-built creations are always entertaining. Find this 1972 Mini with turbocharged Suzuki Swift GTi engine for sale in St. Louis, MO (but listed in Los Angeles and elsewhere) for $9,500 via craigslist.

5k: Seller Submission: 1994 Suzuki Swift GT

The 1988-1999 Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro/Chevy Metro/Pontiac Firefly was a subcompact hatch family with chassis design from General Motors and a powertrain developed by Suzuki.  The Swifttrofly won't get you a front row parking at the next valet, but why would you want to let one of those car wreckers to drive your sweet hatchback anyway? Just park it yourself.  Find this 1994 Suzuki Swift GT offered for $5,000 near Seattle, WA. Seller submission from Jesse.

5k: Attracting Mates: 1991 Pontiac Firefly Turbo

Lampyridae Photuris, or the North American Firefly, is a common winged beetle noted for its bio-luminescence used to attract mates. Female variants of a certain subspecies are known to mimic flash patterns of other fireflies, only to kill and eat the unsuspecting males. Male fireflies expecting "reproductive activity" are instead met with instant death (like a typical woman). This 1991 Pontiac Firefly is far from common in the U.S. and its 1600-lb weight and punchy turbo engine might be luring you in. But with 1980s safety standards wherein the driver is part of the crumple zone, you could easily be squished... like a bug. Find this 1991 Pontiac Firefly for $3,999 in Woodbridge, New Jersey via eBay.

5k: 1993 Suzuki Swift 5-spd; Survivor

The Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro/Chevy Metro/Pontiac Firefly was a subcompact hatch from General Motors with powertrain developed by Suzuki and sold from 1988-1999.  The Swift wasn't swift in the least bit, but it was available with a 5 speed manual transmission, fully independent suspension and a super light 1600 lb curb weight.  This 1993 Suzuki Swift is offered with 'low' miles in Stevenson, WA, currently bidding on ebay for $2,800 with 2 days to go.