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Old 06-26-2022, 05:36 AM   #6 (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)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 51.82 mpg (US)
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...relatively easy ingress/egress for your parents...
That was the primary consideration for my poor old dad - his back is in terrible, terrible shape. It was painful watching him slowly fold/unfold himself from the Camry. The door opening in the Soul is 3 or 4 inches higher, so quite a bit easier.

I've also had to make another anti-ecomod for his comfort: I am intentionally running the tire pressure LOW (below placard) to smooth out the ride. Otherwise sharp bumps transmit jolts straight to his back. Poor guy.
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