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High gas prices drive Georgia man to create a "mini car" costing about $3 to fill up
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this post was submitted on 24 May 2026
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And think about the wear & tear on those cheap plastic wheels. Not sure if those are even replaceable. That would be a whole new effort & expense to replace those after they quickly wear down.
It said he started with a go-kart frame, looks like it has rubber wheels on a steel rim. He just put the toy body on the go kart for fun. Well, and to have a roof rack, haha.