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Old 11-26-2024, 12:20 PM   #1053 (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: 57.73 mpg (US)
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Symmetry!

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Originally Posted by me and my metro View Post
I think it was appropriate that a forklift hauled the Forkenswift on its final journey. Farewell friend and one of the reasons I enjoyed Metros for eight years.
Me and my Metro.
Andy
Andy - I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't see the symmetry of the car's final trip -- via forklift!

17.x years ago (I'm shocked it was that long ago) my buddy Ivan & I took delivery of an old forklift that we scavenged for parts to make the car:

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has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
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