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Old 08-20-2015, 02:15 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
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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The 1.3L is capable of pretty decent numbers in the hands of a motivated driver. I wouldn't hesitate to get one.

CHECK FOR UNDERBODY & CONTROL ARM AREA RUST.

The sunroof is aftermarket.

This thread may offer some more info: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...uide-4590.html

CHECK FOR UNDERBODY & CONTROL ARM AREA RUST.

Here are some 1.3L Swifts (same drivetrain):

1) The White Gnat wmjinman 1999 Suzuki Swift 35 54.81 MPG

10) swift 2000swift 2000 suzuki swift 34 52.42 MPG

17) Steve's Suzuki SuzukiSteve 2000 Suzuki Swift GA 34 51.99 MPG

From: EcoModder Fleet list - EcoModder.com
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