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ErrForce · 05-06-2013, 01:25 PM

So here's my situation:

I commute 130 miles round trip, 5 days a week. In my Outback, it costs me roughly $20/day. Given a budget of $3500, it makes the most sense to buy a much more efficient [dedicated] commuter than trying to ecomod an Outback.

Is there ANY REASON NOT TO buy a Metro XFI? Given my budget, of course. Otherwise I'd have a Karma or something.

The only better option I can imagine is a 1st-gen Insight but I think that's a little out of budget at the moment. With $3500, I can buy/repair/maintain/rejuvenate/ecomod an XFI, right? If I can get 50mpg, I'm saving roughly $12/day (~$3128/yr)

Because I will keep my Outback for trips to the store and shuffling kids around when necessary, I have no concerns about passenger comfort/capacity/safety/ill-begotten judgement, etc.

05-06-2013, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ErrForce EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 10 Rufus - '00 Mercedes E320 Wagon Scronk - '05 Subaru Legacy Outback Base Sir Movesalot - '03 Mazda MPV ES Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Any reason NOT to get an XFI? So here's my situation: I commute 130 miles round trip, 5 days a week. In my Outback, it costs me roughly $20/day. Given a budget of $3500, it makes the most sense to buy a much more efficient [dedicated] commuter than trying to ecomod an Outback. Is there ANY REASON NOT TO buy a Metro XFI? Given my budget, of course. Otherwise I'd have a Karma or something. The only better option I can imagine is a 1st-gen Insight but I think that's a little out of budget at the moment. With $3500, I can buy/repair/maintain/rejuvenate/ecomod an XFI, right? If I can get 50mpg, I'm saving roughly $12/day (~$3128/yr) Because I will keep my Outback for trips to the store and shuffling kids around when necessary, I have no concerns about passenger comfort/capacity/safety/ill-begotten judgement, etc.