[90metro]

Just wanted to say Hi to everybody. I currently own 3 Metros; a white 1990 standard hatchback 3 cyl 5 speed with 35k miles, a red 1992 3 cyl auto with 200k miles, and a green 1994 4-door 3 cyl auto with 88k miles on the engine. The 1994 is pathetically rusted, but has a great motor in her. So I'm going to swap it out with the 1992, which has a decent body.

My 1990 is my pride and joy. I drive 78 miles a day roundtrip for work, and refuse to buy new cars these days because I always seem to get screwed on warranties. I've been averaging 50 mpg as most of my driving is highway miles. However, recently I've been averaging about 47 mpg because I've been caught up in traffic going 70 mph or faster and I'll forget to get in the center lane. But when I'm religious about it I get 50. My highest mpg was 52.1 when I was experimenting with hypermiling. I also carpool with a buddy. I weigh 240 and he weighs 250, and I drop my boys off at daycare (they add another 100 pounds) so that's probably holding me down a bit as well.

I would love to hear from everybody and will be visiting the threads for pointers as needed. Take care. David Sells