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| If you were a millionaire...; would you still drive your Geo Metro? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 21 2012, 05:09 PM (3,211 Views) | |
| maxmpg | Feb 21 2012, 05:09 PM Post #1 |
 
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If you became a millionaire and were FLUSH with cash - would you still own and drive your Geo Metro? ------------------ For me I'd probably say yes. Sure, I'd probably get a Tesla Model S with extended range package or whatever for "occasions". But for a daily driver, a Metro is tough to beat for the thrifty rich. 
Edited by maxmpg, Feb 21 2012, 05:18 PM.
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| Coche Blanco | Feb 21 2012, 05:18 PM Post #2 |
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Yes, but it would be powered by some twin turbo BMW V8... |
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| econoboxer | Feb 21 2012, 05:25 PM Post #3 |
I am the one on the left.
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probably not. Just being real. Maybe a mini? |
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| AlexK | Feb 21 2012, 05:26 PM Post #4 |
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Yes. I can buy any car I want and I drive a '94 xfi. |
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| Horn | Feb 21 2012, 05:27 PM Post #5 |
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F**k no! these cars aren't that comfortable. If you think they are you are on drugs....IMO. lol |
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| maxmpg | Feb 21 2012, 05:31 PM Post #6 |
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Who said it had to be stock  Modding the hell out of it would be priority #1 Totally custom interior mod for absolute driving comfort - right down to custom pedals and stick. A carbon-fiber reinforced frame and door upgrade to keep things light but increase safety, engine mods to max out fuel economy, etc. etc. Total steering/suspension makeover for comfort and handling. The funny thing is I'm sure all the mods could be done for cheaper than the cost of a new luxury sedan... it would be a suave luxury Geo - the perfect sleeper for driving around anonymously.  If you want a little more showy car - any flashy, foreign sports car could provide the necessary horsepower  Edited by maxmpg, Feb 21 2012, 05:57 PM.
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| TimmyD | Feb 21 2012, 05:48 PM Post #7 |
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...heck, if I won the lottery, I would open up a NFP garage and buy metros, get 'em road worthy and donate 'em to churches so that families in need would have reliable transportation. ..at least, that is what I tell myself I want to do... |
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| maxmpg | Feb 21 2012, 06:03 PM Post #8 |
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 A Geo charity repair shop... I love it!  As a 501(c)(3) if it ever got big enough after some seed funding, it could even be self-sustaining...... Have a regular clientèle of Geo customers who come in for fair-priced labor and parts, and all profits go to fixing up/donating used Geos for charities....  Edited by maxmpg, Feb 21 2012, 06:13 PM.
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| HelterSkelter | Feb 21 2012, 06:04 PM Post #9 |
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i would be driving a geo with a huge engine and awd conversion. sleeper geo. |
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| ascensions | Feb 21 2012, 06:24 PM Post #10 |
Je conduis une petite voiture.
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Maybe I'd just put my Metro motor in another car.... Maybe a Ford Granada, my first car. |
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| me2 | Feb 21 2012, 06:25 PM Post #11 |
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I too could drive what I want , not that I am rich , but I do what I want. When I was young I drove a Saab Sonnett. Great, fun car for a young guy. Two seat sport car with a V4. Yes, a V4. We are all unique in our ultimate formula for what we would 'ultimately' drive. I am lucky, the Ge is it for me. I no longer crave speed or power . Really , a person can exist with no desire for these things, I know it sounds un-American. Once you loose these desires you are free to think about economy, ease of working on, availability of parts and community. I'll bet your surprised to hear the last one being brought up on the subject of cars. Go to your hot rod Forum , go to your SpeedracerXXXX whatever the hell else there is and I challenge you to find a COMMUNITY of people as kind, generous, humorous, and helpfull as the Geo Metor people. I've only been here a short time but I'm very impressed. First , with Johnny's web site and what he has built and then with the recent meet-up we had here in the NW. What a great bunch of people and what a fine spirit of commraderie. Try finding THAT with your BMW club or whatever. I respect that others have interests other than mine, but that too seems to be built into the common love of the Metro. Yep, its Metro for me. Great question, thanks for asking. |
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| Horn | Feb 21 2012, 06:32 PM Post #12 |
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lol...I'm not saying I would get rid of my geo (if I would it would be to the less fortunate), but I think I would drive a car mainly for comfort. And the typical geo is not that.....more of a gokart |
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| vr4 | Feb 21 2012, 06:45 PM Post #13 |
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damn right i would. not saying i wouldnt have other high $$$$ toys but i would DD my swift for sure. FWIW i drive mine because i like to. not because i have to. i do have many other cars to choose from. |
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| LukeJ88 | Feb 21 2012, 07:00 PM Post #14 |
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I'd just put the $XX,XXX into my Geo/Geos(fleet?). Why not? When the fossil fuel  hits the fan, you're not gonna want a luxury cruiser with 8 or more cylinders.
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| Old Man | Feb 21 2012, 07:24 PM Post #15 |
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got a good later model pickup (paid for) got a good late model sedan (paid for) plenty of $$ in savings, checking and income. platinum credit card all paid off. investments galore.--------last time I drove the pickup was a couple of months ago to haul some trash. last time I drove the sedan a a month ago. Since then I have put 4000+ miles on my "TicTac"--'91white'Vert. doing mods, inthe middle of puttin in a neon console. complete insides torn out getting ready to insulate noisy as hell but FUN FUN FUN hit the road with nowhere to go........Hell yah, own and drive my Geo.......Old Man |
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