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Old 03-14-2012, 08:36 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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What do you think of it so far?

So it pays for itself in ~4 years (not counting other Insight related expenses). And you get to have fun. And you save wear and tear on the truck. Solid rationalization!

I've wondered about the collector potential of these cars, and I can't decide which way they might go. On one hand, I'd lean toward them not becoming collector cars because they're so nerdy - sex sells better than nerdy. On the other hand, Honda fans can be a rabid bunch, so that tilts things back toward possible collector car status. Some Honda fans seem to really like tiny, unique and rare (like the 600's).

The asking prices will definitely go up with fuel prices, that much is for sure. I could make a tidy profit on mine if I decided to sell (haven't decided ).

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