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Old 03-11-2022, 04:37 PM   #361 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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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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Relisted at $2k

Well, maybe $3k was a bit too ambitious -- the guy re-listed it at $2k

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Originally Posted by blownb310 View Post
I sold it to a co-worker for only $700.
Even I recognize that as a screaming deal for an old Metro in good working order.

Mine needed a few major repairs (CV axle, exhaust), and I could have sold it to 2 or 3 different guys for that price.

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Well, the following day I see it listed on Facebook Marketplace for $1,500.
Did you ever ask him what he got for it?

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