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Old 08-21-2022, 08:12 PM   #401 (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)
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^ This one doesn't get driven in the winter. I completely agree with your ideas, but the roof is down about 95% of the time it's being driven!

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This year's only mod-



195/65R15 Prius tires on the back.

Lowers the RPM another 50 @ 50 MPH vs. The 185/65's that were on it before.

Probably good for another 4 or 5 MPG, right?

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