I Just Scored!!!

[HydroJim]

It definitely needs a name, but I haven't decided on a color that I'm going to paint it. I think I'll stick with the blue because it makes it easier to paint when you don't have to worry so much covering every spot with color. and i like blue.

if anyone has any ideas let me know.

My latest idea is "Caja Azul" which is Spanish for Blue Box

[gone-ot]

...put some lexan plexiglass covers over those open headlamp cavities.

...Name? If you keep that color, the "Green Weenie"?

[HydroJim]

Originally Posted by Old Tele man

...put some lexan plexiglass covers over those open headlamp cavities.

...Name? If you keep that color, the "Green Weenie"?

You might want to check the color settings on your monitor because the car is blue!

[gone-ot]

Originally Posted by HydroJim

You might want to check the color settings on your monitor because the car is blue!

...you're probably correct, but to my old eyes, it look's blue-greenish.

[Smurf]

Jim, check the forums for Carfax, some guy posted a link to a Toyota (?) dealership that you can check VINs. Worked like a charm for all four vehicles I checked.

[HydroJim]

I found the link but it's dead. I wonder if there is a new one around

[redpoint5]

What makes an XFI prized over other Geos? If these go for $4000 in great shape, why isn't some company still making them? Last question, what kind of MPG will it get?

[HydroJim]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

What makes an XFI prized over other Geos? If these go for $4000 in great shape, why isn't some company still making them? Last question, what kind of MPG will it get?

the XFi version is different in the following ways:
-XFi Transmission has a 3.79 final drive ratio vs 4.39. so less RPM's for same speed
-XFi camshaft is different. I'm not sure on the specs, but I believe it's advanced some and the lift duration is different.
-XFi ECU is different.
-XFi Pistons have 2 piston rings instead of 3
-XFi has a lighter curbweight, but I'm not quite sure where they shed the weight.
-the rear quarter windows lack the black molding underneath the window while other Geo's have it. that was my first indication that this was an XFi

Everyone has been asking the same question for a long time? why do they no longer make these? I believe it's mainly due to safety regulations. These are tin cans and I hope I don't die driving mine.

It was originally rated for 58 MPG highway, but with the new standards, the EPA lowered the rating to 52 MPG highway.

[MetroMPG]

They kind of are about to start selling the Geo Metro again:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...3-a-24417.html



Of course the US/Canada Mitsu won't get the economy of an XFi. They're reserving the "XFi" version of that car for Japan/Europe.

[HydroJim]

Nothing can replace a metro. As you know, nothing can compare to the simplicity of working on these cars.

On my mom's 2008 Jeep patriot(newest car I've ever worked on) it's a pain just to change the oil.