I used to get upwards of 75 mpg on mine! It was a blast to drive too.
Sadly the exhaust system fell apart and I didnt have the money or skill to fix it. Sold it to a guy who is restoring it though so alls well that ends well.
I would have loved to have had one of these. Remember researching prices for used ones about 5 years after they were discontinued, and couldn't find anything under $15,000 with less than 100k mi or in need of a battery swap. Such a shame.
Theyre becoming niche collector cars so theyre hard to find cheap. They only made around 17k of them worldwide which is another issue.
There's a diehard following that come up with creative ways to repair them but parts are becoming increasingly hard to come by. Definitely not a car to get casually anymore. I had to give up this one because I simply didnt have the ability to fix it.
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Mattchenzo@reddthat.com · 5 pts · 3y
I used to be a valet, and these were some of the most unique cars on the road then!
beizhia@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
This is I'm great shape! Wish they still made small little hybrids like these. I've heard these get amazing milage.
PlaidBaron@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
I used to get upwards of 75 mpg on mine! It was a blast to drive too.
Sadly the exhaust system fell apart and I didnt have the money or skill to fix it. Sold it to a guy who is restoring it though so alls well that ends well.
sneakyninjapants@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y
I would have loved to have had one of these. Remember researching prices for used ones about 5 years after they were discontinued, and couldn't find anything under $15,000 with less than 100k mi or in need of a battery swap. Such a shame.
PlaidBaron@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Theyre becoming niche collector cars so theyre hard to find cheap. They only made around 17k of them worldwide which is another issue.
There's a diehard following that come up with creative ways to repair them but parts are becoming increasingly hard to come by. Definitely not a car to get casually anymore. I had to give up this one because I simply didnt have the ability to fix it.
vivavideri@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I picked one up last week from an auction. It's seen better days but after a good steam clean, detail, tire/brake/battery it hopefully will be fine
PlaidBaron@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
You wont regret it until it runs into mechanical problems and you have to go down a DIY rabbithole to fix it.
Still worth it though.
vivavideri@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Just did that with a Subaru. I think I'm ready lol