08-20-2015, 11:18 AM
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out with the "olds" in with the metro
Going to test drive a 96 sli geo metro tonight. 1.3 liter 4 cylinder with a 5 speed. Sunroof which I don't know is a after market or not yet. It's a white hatch kind of resembles a hard boiled egg. 150,000 miles, cold ac which won't matter much to me lol. Nice shape from the pics. Has one rust spot below the door I can see. 900$ obo that's really cheap for around me I've seen alot worse go for 1200 and up. I can't wait to drive it around I hope it's as Nice as it looks. Good thing I didn't put my lawn edging on the olds yet, I'll just slap it on the geo now. Don't know what kind of mileage to expect out of the 4 cylinder with a stick, it is the earlier 8 valve engine rated at 70 hp.
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08-20-2015, 11:19 AM
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Best part is the guy lives a mile from me to. So I'll be saving gas by looking at a car that's close to home lol
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08-20-2015, 02:15 PM
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Any idea what mileage would be on the 1.3 8 valve?
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08-20-2015, 02:36 PM
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Check the front control arm mounts for rust!
EPA Fuel Economy
Combined: 35 MPG
City: 33 MPG
Highway: 39 MPG
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08-20-2015, 02:48 PM
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EPA ratings are listed at:
33 City
35 Combined
39 Highway
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08-20-2015, 03:15 PM
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PS: CHECK FOR UNDERBODY & CONTROL ARM AREA RUST.
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08-20-2015, 04:05 PM
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Will do I wouldn't complain if I was getting low 50s mpg one bit!
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08-20-2015, 04:05 PM
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I'll check it over for frame control arm area rust, if it's somewhat bad I'll talk him down and weld it up
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08-20-2015, 04:10 PM
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Perfect! If you're handy with a welder, the world is your oyster.
Keep in mind, those guys getting low 50's are probably cruising at moderate speeds or using a fair amount of engine-off coasting. (Kill switch installation in these cars is pretty easy.)
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