26 Jun
2007
26 Jun
'07
6:15 a.m.
On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:37:18 -0400, Jason McBrien wrote:
>
> The average fuel consumption for them seems to be about 45mpg. If my
> girlfriend's VW Polo (about the same size) got through fuel that fast, I'd
> be
> looking for little petrolly puddles underneath it.
The mid-90's Geo Metro XFi got around 50 (US) MPG,
and can get 60 with some
quick modifications. Of course, nobody bought them, but they fetch a good
price on eBay now.
In 1989 I had a job that rewuired me to drive 100 miles a day to work and back. I had a
old 6.6L Trans-Am
I replaced with a new Geo Metro Lsi, the gas savings alone covered the car payment and the
insurance.
Ended up giving the lilttle 3 cylinder wounder car to my kid when he got his license in
94 when I stopped
the long commute. The geo averaged about 42mph, and the twin cam Saturn I replaced it with
averages
over 30mph, it has run 13+ years and has never failed me.
I am looking for a car with "more battery" that I can charge using 110v as I
rarely drive more than 100
miles in a day any more and see no reason for wasteing perto around town.
Where is the MrFusion unit I am waiting for :)
Bob