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Old 10-01-2014, 09:33 AM   #126 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

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

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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Oh, this isn't the economy car hoarding meeting? Am I in the wrong place again?

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Things to look out for:

#1) The horde of potential buyers fighting for this gem. It can get nasty, like Walmart on one of those big stupid sale days.

#2) Underbody rust, particularly the dreaded front control arm area. Though judging by the look of the car (faded bumper tops suggest southern living, and the paint looks original), it's probably OK.

#3) Crunchy 2nd gear synchro. Not a deal-killer - switching to a lighter, synth gear oil can fix the problem.

Other than that, it's about as simple as a 1962 CCM singlespeed bicycle.
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