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Old 09-18-2009, 06:16 PM   #25 (permalink)
MadisonMPG
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Originally Posted by Jammer View Post
Say what were those Metros rated at back in the '90s anyway? I have to take my hat off to that kind of mileage your all REALLY getting. My car was rated at 37 on the high side, so 40 is not so bad for me, especially given the fact my previous "car" was a med size 4X4 that got about 17MPH in 2WD mode! Also my avg MPG is still going UP. It has yet to show any sign that it is near it's peak, but I doubt I will ever hit 50 MPG.

BUT, I do have a little more power and can go 110-120 MPH, maybe more, I don't dare risk the ticket. Can your Metro do THAT?
Oh yeah 40mpg is good, i'm not denying you that in the least bit. You do have air conditioning and the ability to pass cars. (something I can't do)

Oh, 110mph? Why do you need to go that fast? haha I might be able to pull of 100 with some aeromods. I'll never know, i'm about as fast as a
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