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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 25 2010, 01:32 PM (1,411 Views) | |
| HavsCritiria | Nov 25 2010, 01:32 PM Post #1 |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Geo-Metro-XFi-XFi-model-RARE-Collector-car-58MPG-ALL-ORIGINAL-/150523348148?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item230be404b4 What a gorgeous xfi, and it's in California, so you know what that means NO RUST!!! |
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| GA Geo | Nov 26 2010, 01:56 AM Post #2 |
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So that's what mine looked like new!
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| bogs | Nov 26 2010, 03:28 AM Post #3 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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Nice example. |
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| Woodie | Nov 26 2010, 07:45 AM Post #4 |
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That's lovely, bet it goes for a fortune. Not the first year at all, but who cares? The truly rare thing is that it has all the buttons! You never see that. |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 26 2010, 12:29 PM Post #5 |
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I don't understand why XFi's reach such stupid high prices. The NICEST Geo Metro is STILL a Metro. I will still wish good luck to the seller! |
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| nerys | Nov 26 2010, 04:04 PM Post #6 |
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Grr
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its a matter of prestige. why does the "special" edition of anything go for more money.?? because its SPECIAL. because its RARE because its COVETED and DESIRED. well the XFI is the gold plated diamond encrusted limited to 100 run numbered special edition metro so to speak of Geo Metro's and MPG' Envy in general. there is perceived "status" and "prestige" to having an XFI. and in this case it really does "perform" a stock XFI will always trounce a stock any other metro in MPG's with the same course and same driver. |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 26 2010, 04:18 PM Post #7 |
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You just love to argue, don't you? |
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| nerys | Nov 26 2010, 05:25 PM Post #8 |
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Grr
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yes very much so. but in this case you essentially asked a question. "I don't understand why XFi's reach such stupid high prices" I simply satisfied the unasked question by explaining WHY they reach such stupid high prices :-) the same reason people want the "special edition" of anything :-) |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 26 2010, 05:37 PM Post #9 |
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I should have said I don't understand why XFi's reach such stupid high prices, when the base model can be made to achieve the comparable MPGs with <100 dollars worth of parts. |
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| nerys | Nov 26 2010, 06:15 PM Post #10 |
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Grr
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You can get the ECU and CAM and Transmission for under $100 ?? and even if you CAN its still not the "same thing" Edited by nerys, Nov 26 2010, 06:15 PM.
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 26 2010, 06:18 PM Post #11 |
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ECU is all but worthless, cam isn't but a couple MPGs, in the city, and the transmission is 13" tires. http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparable |
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| nerys | Nov 27 2010, 12:28 AM Post #12 |
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Grr
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so what kind of fuel economy numbers are you getting Coche? you hitting 58+ mpg? My summer average is a solid 54mpg and thats on E10 with twice rated load on the vehicle and a trailer. Edited by nerys, Nov 27 2010, 12:29 AM.
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| allmountain40 | Nov 27 2010, 01:02 AM Post #13 |
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If someone wants a really nice XFI, I say that one would be worth it. Its "purdy". You can make a stock metro get great mileage, but with an XFI as a starting point, you can get some really great numbers. Its only worth what people are willing to pay, and this looks to be a prime example. |
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| yiffzer | Nov 27 2010, 01:25 AM Post #14 |
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Forgot His Manpurse
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Even if you manage to get an XFI for $2,500, it is still amazing compared to any other modern car. What really counts is the bottom line cost invested in the end. XFI: $2,500 Mods: ~$500 Future Maintenance Costs: Small MPG: 60+ MPG Modern Car: $15,000+ Mods: $0 Future Maintenance Costs: High Gas: 35~ MPG The lifetime costs of owning an XFI is so low that it's like owning a toy. Investing in an XFI is really a bargain. |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 27 2010, 01:53 AM Post #15 |
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I get 58+ when driving 55mph or so for an extended period of time, and that's with a weak engine and bad timing. My summer average is 46mpg driven at 70mph for a good bit of the time. |
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