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Old 03-07-2021, 08:24 PM   #24 (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: 54.46 mpg (US)

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

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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.Just up the cases of beer �� you offer to move it and be done with it.
The cases of beer isn't the problem - I don't like asking the favour in the first place. Also, we often decide on launch/haul days on impulse based on the day's weather, which complicates begging/borrowing.

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Or hire a tow truck. (tow trucks are cheaper than you would
Yeah, we've actually paid for a tow a few times. Not super cheap because the boat's at a somewhat remote lake.

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It’ll cost less in the long run... �� No taxes, tags, insurance, repairs or maintenance.

No doubt. But it's not a 100% logical/financial decision.

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Maybe something like this instead.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...etplace_search
That one's bonkers! How does the guy justify "I want $1500, or I'm going to scrap it"? The wrecker might give him $200 for it!!



Some of the others look more reasonable.


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But, if we’re lucky. You’ll buy the field truck... And we’ll get to hear about it...
I think it'd be fun. It wouldn't be a wise decision on any level, but still fun.

That said, I haven't even confirmed if the thing is still parked where I last saw it.
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