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Old 05-17-2021, 04:30 PM   #1318 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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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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Oops, I did it again, again...

Is "car hoarder" an option?

I only buy the eco cars, but I often look at ads for all kinds of fuel hogs.

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Speaking of fuel hogs, I just bought that Fit. $800 + tax!

That's the first time I've ever bought I car I haven't laid eyes on, never mind test-driven. It's 200 km away, and I'm taking my friends' word that it's a fine little beater.

Main issues: AC doesn't work [don't care] and the driver's side rear wheel arch is pretty crusty, but he says it would pass inspection:





I'm not going to pick it up for a few weeks. I'll start a thread when I do. Winter beater 2021/22!
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