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Old 04-18-2013, 01:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
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new High mpg in POS amazed me

Last weekend the sephia pulled 33.75 mpg up to ATL. GA. and 35.5mpg back to Mosspoint Ms. This was at hiway speeds with mabe 8% drafting and normal speeds of 78mph.
I now wonder what it would have done at 72 which I myself deem a safe freeway speed.

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Old 04-18-2013, 03:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Old 04-18-2013, 03:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

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PS - you should make a garage entry for your car, so the details show up under your avatar. (Is that the car in question?)

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Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



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Old 04-19-2013, 10:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Done. I really hated this car alot for a long time but it has gained my respect.
Ive tried to replace it 2x in last 2 years now they both sit in garage area awaiting major repairs and the Killed In Action rolls on and saves me masses of money over the dakota r/t 8 mpg.
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Old 04-19-2013, 10:42 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Way back I had a metro xfi. that thingy was awesome, kinda scary to drive in windy wet conditions though.
This kia is sorta worrisome in wind now too after tilting it back so far with suspension and tires mods.
It sorta tail waggles in stiff windy condition but the tires seem to be planted firmly puts a clear tread pattern on ground behind in heavy rains.
Might also be in motor mounts and steering links from so many roll starts.


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