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Retired mechanic loves the Mirage
gary greenwell, 01/18/2018
updated 07/20/2018
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I started working on cars in 1968, doing bodywork. Later I bought and ran a repair shop. Also built close to 200 salvage vehicles over a career that ended in 1999. I paid cash for the car, have carried no debt for 21 years now at age 67. I can afford to buy more expensive, the wife can afford to buy even more expensive. I bought the Mirage after researching the MPG capabilities especially those drivers who could reach 60 mpg in this car. The rear seat leg room is ample for my parents (96&92) to ride comfortably up to 50 miles each way without any problem. with my 6 feet in the drivers seat moved all the way back. Closing in on 3 years and 38,000 miles, the biggest problem was rear axle alignment which Mitsubishi finally fixed with a replacement rear axle. i had almost the same problem with a 2006 Corolla bought new which required a body shop to re position the rear axle mounts. The Mirage axle had camber and toe issues with the right rear wheel. Now I have a new set of Ensaves and a properly aligned rear axle and can really feel how well this car handles, with no modifications. I can go around the turn into my neighborhood coasting at 27 mph without any problem except the gasp from the wife if I tried to do that with her in the car. I have driven almost any car you could imagine including a DeTomaso Pantera, Ferraris, Jag XKEs. The Mirage is not one of those but with the alignment fixed it's completely capable of doing things on cloverleafs that would make you gasp and that is with stock suspension components. As far as resale value, I have no intention of selling my Mirage so resale won;t happen unless I become physically incapable of driving a manual transmission, at least until the warranty expires, by which time I will be 73+ years age. I actually bought another car to keep the miles down on the Mirage so it will be under warranty for the full 10 years, or at least close to that number. Still feel the same way as I did when I first posted this review.
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Keep Ignoring the Haters!
mzcoleman, 03/20/2017
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
33 of 34 people found this review helpful
I just read a review of the 2017 Mirage on MSN and I am perplexed! The reviewer basically ended his scathing review of this car by saying owners would not take care of it because they won't love it. What?! Are you kidding? Did he bother reading CONSUMER reviews of this car? Probably not. I don't know what it is about the Mirage that reviewers hate so much, but I couldn't disagree with them more. Over a year ago, I wrote my first ever review shortly after purchasing a 2015 Mirage. My review was titled "Ignore the Haters" and I detailed how I had extreme buyer's remorse because of the professional reviews. Thankfully, I started reading consumer reviews and instantly felt better. My 2015 was a very base model, which was fine with me. I'm not a car person. Just like something reliable. I had purchased the 2015 after I totaled my previous car (on black ice). The Mirage was what I needed at the time and I planned to drive it for the next ten years (or more). Unfortunately, at the end of last month I was rear ended on the highway and surprise-- my car was totaled! (Thankfully neither me or my passenger where hurt. The Mirage sustained a 50 mph impact which first appeared as just a horizontal crack in the bumper. However, when the bumper was removed, there was over $5,000 in additional damage.) I returned to the dealership in hopes of finding another 2015 Mirage. I ended up with a 2017 Mirage with all the bells and whistles: Bluetooth, backup camera, keyless entry, cruise, press to start, etc., etc. Whoa! I had never been impressed with the extras, but now that I have them I LOVE 'EM! One of the main reviewer gripes concerns horsepower and acceleration. If I was trying to win the Indy 500 that might be a problem, but I'm just trying to get to work! And maybe it's my imagination, but those four extra horses in the 2017 seem to make difference. My Mirage moves when it needs to. And the new steering wheel makes handling so much better. Yes, there is still cabin and engine noise, but it doesn't both me because I'm usually playing the radio or a CD. Yes, it's still lightweight, but I swear this baby rides smoother and feels bigger! Yesterday after scraping off the dealer decals, I couldn't wait to take that Pearl White beauty to the car wash to clean her up and show her off. I love this car! And if you buy this reliable piece of transportation that gets great gas mileage and also has some pretty great options for an awesome price, you'll love it too! Keep ignoring the haters!
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*****The little engine that could************
Matt Mclain, 11/08/2016
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2 5 speed manual 74hp is good enough I'm going to tell you today at 65mph on the high way I got (59 MPG) put 1000 dollars down and walk out paying 12,000 for a NEW CAR with 2 miles on it 100,000 mile Warranty Love it too
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To all of the Mirage "Pro" review snobs!
Mirage Advocate, 04/04/2018
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
I am sorely tired of reading all of the "professional" reviews on the 2017 Mirage....enough already! It's the mob mentality...pile on! The car is perfect for what it was designed for...plain, excellent mpg, tremendous warranties...that's it! No, not going to beat even an old person pushing a walker off the line...won't happen. Won't ever be confused with the lavish interior of a Lexus or Infiniti...stupid to think it would! Is it cheaply made (to a point) and have doors that are very light and non-substantial...yep! Is the handling on par with the Porche and Mercedes? Don't expect that to happen! BUT, does it get exceptional mpg? I got 46 mpg my first tank of gas....was amazed...middle of winter in MN! Does it come with the industry-leading warranty? Better than Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Chevy, and Ford....Yes! Does it cost a king's ransom? No! You can easily (relatively) own this car new off the showroom floor and enjoy a decade of powertrain coverage, and, depending on the miles you drive....maybe even a decade of bumper-to-bumper coverage...unheard of! If you intent is to be from point A to point B with the least possible cost, both in mpg and cost of ownership then this is your vehicle! Unpretentious, not overpriced, full of value...that's what the Mirage was made to do and it delivers in SPADES! So, all you snotty "professional" reviewers go take a hike! Too bad Mitsubishi isn't paying you exorbitantly to overrate their vehicle like Nissan, Honda, Toyota, etc. Show some integrity...call it like it is! I know REAL jobs are hard to come by but persevere, maybe Mitsubishi will hire you to detail and prep the new Mirages to sell...it would be Karma at it's best! I love my Mirage....no payments, fantastic mpg, industry-leading warranty, and, I'll pass most cars by as they refuel at the gas station! Mirage Nation unite!
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5 Stars across the board for me!
Dan F, 03/17/2018
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl 5M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I wanted a reliable, super fuel efficient, easy to drive and park car,with a great warranty and with low insurance. The Mirage has all of that and looks great too! It doesnt look like every other car on the road and its easy to find in any parking lot as long as you dont park it next to a pickup LOL This car turns on a dime. stops great, handles well enough to be fun,and loves to sneak around traffic! The engine sips gas and I love the 5 speed manual transmission too. The only things I dont like is the lack of a light in the glove box and the lack of an outside temp gauge, thats it! The room inside the back with the rear seats down is pretty damn big and the front seats for me are pretty damn comfy, Im 5 ft 8 and fit just right in this car! There is some truth in some road noise on the highway with the stock Dunlop tires, but its not overpowering and the new radio for 2018 takes care of the noise anyway! I can honestly say that I really like this car,it ndoes everything more than well enough for my needs, to take me wherever I want and cheaply too!
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