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Old 10-02-2008, 07:41 AM   #15 (permalink)
99metro
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putt-putt - '99 Metro Base
90 day: 59.94 mpg (US)

Dusty - '89 Bronco XLT
90 day: 14.61 mpg (US)

Cowboy - '90 Bronco XLT
Last 3: 17.27 mpg (US)

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90 day: 18.74 mpg (US)
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I had to buy a JDM motor 3 months after buying this car. The JDM motor cost $295 at the time/plus shipping. The JDM paid for itself in gas savings alone in 6 weeks. The car paid for itself in 10 months. That JDM is running strong and getting 60mpg after 40k miles. I never used a service manual to replace the motor - it's that simple. And believe me, I am no mechanic.

If you find a Metro with a broke motor, just replace it with a JDM, and happy motoring. I think they are running $395 these days. WELL worth the investment. It's pretty easy to salvage these and get them back on the road. Hmmm...sounds like a money-making opportunity...
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