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Old 11-13-2008, 01:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
braddd
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
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Sharky - '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
90 day: 25 mpg (US)

Gusz - '06 BMW 325I
90 day: 24.11 mpg (US)
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No, this isn't meant to replace anything. The goal is just to have a fun project. I am a Jeep guy, I've owned and rebuilt several and I enjoy playing. I figured this time I should build something a bit more eco friendly and different. So I consulted my wife and she said "Sure... I'd drive it. So long as it isn't ugly like a Geo Metro or something stupid like that!"

My DREAM would be to have it able to reach 50mph on a regular basis. Able to travel 50miles range (excluding idling at lights) and a 12 hour charge time.

I plan on building this car over a year and my goal is a $5k budget. I want to find most of the stuff to get me going very cheap. The donor car budget is 1k. My goal is to find as much stuff as I can at junk yards and donations, and by contacting local companies and having them donate parts in exchange for advertising space on my car.
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