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Old 12-26-2023, 01:52 PM   #139 (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: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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a few years later... first problem

5-year update!

My friends still have the Prius.

It's had a bit of a rough go in its life thus far:
  • - 2 minor fender benders (neither their fault) covered by insurance;
  • - hail damage all over the top surfaces (not repaired).
(Good thing we all agree that those dimples = better aero! Right??)

They're up to something like 137,000 km (85k mi.), which is high for a 5 year-old car, but it often serves as a long-distance commuter.

Its first technical glitch popped up recently:





Quote:
Plug-in charging system malfunction. Visit your dealer.

That's the message's 2nd appearance. The dealer found nothing wrong, and the car still charges. Not confidence-inspiring!
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