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Old 10-10-2015, 04:26 PM   #12 (permalink)
Ecky
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Originally Posted by ecoboy View Post
Thanks man! Is $3,500 reasonable for a reliable high fuel efficient turn key? I'd love to do a project, but just need reliable transportation for now.

Looking at Insight manual, Honda Civic VX hatchback, and Geo. Geo is last on list as it is 3 cylinder and have concerns about pulling 600 lb motorcycle. I love old Honda 750s from the 70s. As a side note I would love to build my own Elio using a Metro powerplant, but for now I just need fuel economy, reliability, and the ability to pull my bike.


I'd buy a Elio in second if I believed it was going to happen.
I've towed more than 1000lbs across the country (through mountains) with my Insight, which you're probably aware is also a 3 cylinder, though with electric assist.
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