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Six Months Later...
Edie Coleman, 02/09/2016
updated 08/09/2016
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
Just wanted to update my original review because a lot has happened since January! I've driven to Cincy and Nashville from Indy so I have a little more knowledge about my Mirage. I read A LOT of professional reviews and one of the many things they criticized was the acceleration. Long distance driving was fine except I wish I did have cruise control. My leg got pretty tired after 200+ miles in the same position. Again, moving with traffic (or passing it) was not a problem. I drive 22 miles to work each day and I have no problem moving in and out of rush hour traffic either. After driving my mom's 2015 Chevy Cruze I will say my car doesnt' take off as quickly as hers, but I haven't had a problem merging into traffic. I also read a lot about handling. Easy fix! I bought a $10 wheel cover and I can't believe the difference in the handling. (The steering wheel is a little on the skinny side so sometimes it felt like the car was getting away from me. Turns out it's all about the "grip".) There was also something said about braking, which mentioned coming to a complete stop from 60 mph. Really! If you find yourself doing that more than once in a while, you need to retake Drivers Ed! My sturdy little racecar has taken a beating. I've been rear-ended, my windshield cracked by a rock flying off a truck and I've run over a couple of pretty huge curbs. I have a few scratches, but no major damage. Gas mileage is awesome, parking is so easy and my cargo space was adequate when traveling with my two grandsons and all their belongings last month. The interior has survived several spills (including nacho cheese on the carpet) and cleaned up very nicely. Overall, buying this car has turned out to be an unexpected blessing. Like I said back in July, ignore the haters! I'm still loving my Mirage! (Read my original review below) Three weeks ago I walked into the Suzuki/Mazda/Mitsubishi dealership (after having totaled my beloved 2004 Suzuki Vitara) needing a cheap car quick! I don't care about features and technology and bells and whistles, I just need a reliable piece of transportation for getting to and from work and comfortable enough for my twice yearly 1,300 mile road trip to visit my grandbabies . The dealer told me he had a 2015 Mirage with 1,200 miles on it. My salesman took me for a test drive, but I was too busy chatting to pay attention to the actual "ride". (Duh...I know! ) Anyway, it was a cold, snowy night and I just wanted to get the car and get the heck out of there, so I signed on the dotted line and rolled out. It wasn't until I got home and pulled up reviews on my phone that I started having big time BUYERS REMORSE! After reading the "professional" reviews, I thought to myself, what have I done?! (*$%#@) Then I found "real people" reviews and instantly felt better. Yes, the tires are teeny and the ride can be a little bumpy. For sure I get blown around on the highway on a windy day (did in my Vitara too). Yep, the interior is a little cheap and no it doesn't look like a Maserati. BUT, for someone like me this car is PERFECT! I actually don't mind the plastic interiors because I'm a tad messy and I prefer wiping to scrubbing! I love the gas mileage, the ease of using the wipers, radio/cd player, adjusting the heat, etc. Parking is a breeze! Mine is Infrared with black racing stripes (yeah, it's a little funky!) So, if you're looking for a high performance, chick/dude magnet with nav systems, wings and landing gear--this ain't it! If you want a reliable car that you can drive forever with a 10 year, 100,000 warranty that gets 37 MPG--then yes, this vehicle is all that! Ignore the haters! Read the consumer reviews and judge for yourself. I'm loving my Mirage!
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Forget the critics...
Olive, 07/09/2015
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
...this little car does the trick!I love this car. I've had it for four months now, and I was worried at first because of all of the negative professional reviews I'd read online. It has great gas mileage, gives me a smooth ride, and I'm able to fit a surprising amount of stuff in the truck for such a tiny car! Ok -- acceleration isn't stellar, but it's not nearly as bad as the professional reviews make it out to me. I can easily maintain 70-75 on the highway without a problem. The interior is great; comfortable seats, nice controls for stereo, temperature, etc. I should add: I'm a 23 year old female who just graduated from college, and this is the first car I've owned myself. So I'm not super picky about everything being perfect -- just looking for a good car to get me from point A to point B. This car really does the trick, and for the price point I couldn't be happier.
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Better than the Pros think
jwbrooks, 04/16/2015
updated 04/19/2021
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
ORIGINAL (We owned a Honda FIT for years and loved it. But when it came time to get a new car, my wife got to choose and picked the Mirage DE 5 speed manual. One year and 14000 miles later we have no regrets. Combined with great maneuverability, the proximity sensors make tight parking a breeze. The small engine does work hard at the new freeway speeds of 70 mph. Our mileage drops to about 41 mpg at those speeds. But at speeds at 60 mph or below, we routinely average true mpg of 50 or even higher. (Note the mpg on the dash does often read a few mpg too high) Because of the higher ground clearance, the performance in the snow is surprisingly good and better than the FIT.) --------------- (UPDATE) Now after 4 years and 67,000 miles, I am still pretty positive about the car. The true lifetime mgp is 44.2 mpg, a slight drop mostly because we have taken a few long trips pushing the speed limit a bit. The only real repair issue was a faulty heater core that was replaced under warranty. My major complaint is that the stock tires will not last much more than 30,000 miles. I am just about to purchase the third set at just over 67,000 miles. I will be trying an after market brand with a mileage guarantee. The winter traction continues to impress me, even with worn tires and minimal tread. Living in the snow belt just a few miles from the Canadian border gives me lots of opportunities to test cold weather driving. It is a budget car, and should not be compared to cars costing almost twice as much. The current resale value is about 1/2 what a comparable Honda Fit would be, so it is not the best choice if you plan to trade every few years, but for a long term hold it is a low cost option for people who value the environmental plus of getting almost 50 mpg without the cost of a hybrid.
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So glad I went with this car!
Dawn C, 07/09/2015
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 1998 mirage, still have it at 150, 000 plus miles it's still running great. This is one of the reasons that made me initially interested in the 2015 mirage. Things I love: Compact, easy to park and turn around, I can't even begin to describe how much the MPG impacts me, it's amazing, I got 42.5 mpg just city driving so far, I can't wait to take it on a longer trip to see how it does. I love the temperature setting, you can adjust it as low as 61 and I think as high as 89, i can't remember I haven't had to use the heat setting yet (summer in AZ). I got the ES model with the bluetooth, cruise control, drivers seat adjusts in height, I love that feature, it's not as low to the ground that way, makes it easier to get in and out of. I love the fact that I don't have to use the remote if I don't want to, I can simply push the button my car and get in, as long as I have the fast key remote on me. I LOVE my new car!!!! I was listening to other people telling me what I should get etc. and so glad I went with my gut feeling and got what I know and trust. Plus, you cannot beat the warranty. Now for the cons: No center console, but I can probably fix that problem and buy something to work as others have, especially for long trips it would be nice to have that. It has all sorts of warning lights that come on when there is a problem. I like those, however I already dislike the TPMS light for low tires, I'm having an issue with that coming on even though the dealer just filled my tired 2 days ago, so back to the dealer I go with that issue. That wouldn't sway me from buying this car, just an annoyance. The back seat isn't real big, it's ok for children but I don't think adults would be to comfy on a long trip. It does take a bit to get used to the steering, my first day it was horrible I felt like I was all over the place. Now, I've got that figured out and happy with it. I would definitely buy it again and recommend if you are wanting something small, great on gas and a great warranty.
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Buy it already!
douglas lafferty, 11/04/2015
2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought this car over the phone in New Hampshire on a Sunday afternoon. Two days later I rented a car drove from CT to pick it up and drive back. The only thing I knew about this car was it was affordable with great mpg's, had very poor professional reviews but extremely positive consumer reviews. The first time I sat in it was after the transaction as complete and I was driving home. I was blown away on my 3 + hour trip back with how awesome this car is! Everything that the professional reviewers say with the exception that it does feel "slightly" top heavy in highway speed turns as totally false. This car is a blast! Did 70-75 mph all the way home, hardly touching the pedal and got 47.6 average mpg! It feels like a much bigger car and is way bigger than you think inside. I love this car, I feel it is very well built a blast to drive and with the gas mileage, it's almost like driving for free! Mine is an ES model with CVT .
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