06-30-2006, 09:53 AM
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Engineering first
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Real Name: Bob
Location: Huntsville, AL
Hybrids: Prius Classic 03
Posts: 5,208
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Re: Newbie from the Pacific North West
Welcome,
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Originally Posted by Jadedx1FastLude
I'm a newbie from about 30 minutes north of Seattle.
I drive a 1992 red Geo Metro LSi convertbible, 1 owner, with 159k miles on it. We bought it May 1st, 1992. When I was in high school I averaged 26-28 mpg because I drove for such a short distance that the engine didn't get fully warmed up. When I started I college I raised my average mpg about 10+mpg because it is now a 10 mile drive to school.
I own and drive a 2003 Sapphire Blue Pearl Honda Accord coupe EX V6 6MT with Navigation. I'm averaging 28+mpg.
I'm doing pretty well, gained twice the cylinders, one gear, 3 times the displacement, and almost 5 times the power, and I'm only getting about 10 or less mpg with the Accord vs the Metro.
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Is the Accord a hybrid??
The GEO Metro reminds me of one I rented many years ago. I felt like I was in a small cabin between a pair of modest sized, motorcycles . . . an expanded sidecar between two motorcycles. I honestly felt I'd have enjoyed the ride better if we could have cut-off the roof, jacked the seats up about a foot and wore helmets and goggles.
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