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MetroMPG · 02-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Bummer about the status of the diesel Metro, kimer. Live and learn. Nothing money won't solve!

Keep in mind the previous generation smart cars sold in Canada/Europe had 799cc 3-cyl turbo diesels, worse aerodynamics and the same weight as the Metros.

02-25-2009, 08:55 PM	#83 (permalink)
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