[PushnFords]

A friend of mine decided to get rid of a '91 Metro and I bought it when I found out they only wanted $400. Didn't really expect the $850 I've put in it but I am happy with it. I know there are a few things left I need to fix but I'm trying to see how close I am to the MPG this car SHOULD get given its current condition and my driving style. So...here are the details:

'91 Geo Metro 1.0L 5spd. with 206,000 miles. It came with a stack of receipts and I don't believe the engine has ever been rebuilt. I've done a tune up with new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter, air filter, etc. My route to work is approx. 45 miles. About 5 miles is city driving, about 15 miles running 55-60mph, and the remaining 25 miles is driven at 65-70mph. I drive normally and usually pass at least one car during the trip. Also, I have 1 stop sign and two turns to make so that is 3 times I have to either slow to below 20mph or stop and then reaccelerate. Out of three tanks of gas I've averaged 41mpg. Does that seem about right? I know the window sticker shows 45/50mpg but I doubt that rating is for the speeds I'm driving...or the high miles on the car.

Thanks,

Derek