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larrybuck · 04-10-2012, 11:57 PM

Welcome! I'm sure you'll find plenty of info, and help here.

Just dive right in, and ask questions in the Fossil free section.

I don't have any electric car experience, but will share my 2cents worth.

I think an early Pontiac Fiero ('84 in particular) might be a good choice.

Rear wheel drive cars seem to be easier to set up; I have heard that the Fiero
handles extra weight fairly well. A non rust body, and pleasant looks that wouldn't
be a college age turnoff.

The reason I selected specifically an '84 is that many people don't like the centrally
located fuel tank that you would remove anyway. The stories about being prone to eng. fires also turns people off of early models.

This could translate into a VERY friendly initial purchase price for you.

The interiors are quite handsome stock.

Again; welcome!

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larrybuck Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sw Washington (state), a little north of Vancouver Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 298 Thanked 122 Times in 88 Posts	Welcome! I'm sure you'll find plenty of info, and help here. Just dive right in, and ask questions in the Fossil free section. I don't have any electric car experience, but will share my 2cents worth. I think an early Pontiac Fiero ('84 in particular) might be a good choice. Rear wheel drive cars seem to be easier to set up; I have heard that the Fiero handles extra weight fairly well. A non rust body, and pleasant looks that wouldn't be a college age turnoff. The reason I selected specifically an '84 is that many people don't like the centrally located fuel tank that you would remove anyway. The stories about being prone to eng. fires also turns people off of early models. This could translate into a VERY friendly initial purchase price for you. The interiors are quite handsome stock. Again; welcome! __________________ 06 Chev MonteC JG#24tribute car 30mpg 00 Honda Insight 63MPG 98 Buick Park Ave3.8 33MPG 89 Toyota Corolla wag 60MPG so far 81 VW Rabbit diesel pu 50MPG+ 80 Mercedes 240D stick 30-ish 90 vette 6-speed,29ish 07 Honda ST1300 55MPG 83 Honda 650 GL 64MPG 19 Suzuki dr200 88MPG23 HondaGrom?+Tow K10D Sub 26mpg NEVER,NEVER GIVE UP! PUMP THOSE TIRES UP! DRIVE IN YOUR SOCKS FOR SENSITIVITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SLOW DOWN AND SMOOTH UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!