The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 5 Speed. Another New Mirage Heads Home.
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- 2 years after buying my first new car, and about 1 year after my wife realized that she really liked it and decided to claim it as her own, I decided to buy her a Mirage of her own.
This Sweet little car is nearly the same as my 2018 mechanically with the few changes listed below:
5 speed stick instead of the CVT automatic
Crash mitigation hardware. The car can help you avoid front end crashes.
Refreshed exterior and interior.
Alpine Radio.
She LOVES it, and I get to have my first and only new car back. The both of these together cost about 2/3rd the price of an average new car. Think about that for a second and ask yourself. Is this car too cheap, or are most cars a total rip off?
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They are starting in the 13k range now. Gas prices going up they are becoming more desirable. I pass a used car dealer every day that has a used 18 and its listed for $16,900!
I just bought a used 17 G4 sedan with the CVT last month and so far I'm loving the car. Just running back and forth to work and small trips from town to town I consistently average over 45mpg. Even seen as High as 51 one day when nobody was in any kind of particular hurry. Lol
Great little cars and definitely underrated by the majority of reviewers.
You can’t buy a new one for these prices any longer
I have a 2017 G4 that i use as my daily commuter and i love it. Alot of car reviewers bash this car but miss the purpose of this car; Its not a sports car or luxury car, but a reliable and economical transportation that takes you from point A to point B and back. Nothing more, nothing less. Great Video! 👍
Thank you, I am working on a 6 month follow up on it. Stay Tuned
Mirage is a true peoples car! No other car on the market offers cheap transportation and so much character as the Mitsubishis Mirage.
Another really nice video, thanks for posting! The one you did on your 2018 helped push me to get my 2019, and almost 2 years later I still enjoy driving it everyday (ES 5spd). I appreciate the fact it has great reliability, amazing fuel mileage for a non-hybrid and a fantastic warranty. It also doesn't hurt to have no car payments. And I'm with you on the crank windows, totally would have gotten those had it been offered!
Someday these cars will be off the market and folks will realize just how great they were. They are the modern Geo Metro, and like those cars, they are great at everything they set out to do.
Love my 2015 Mirage, six years of ownership, 100,000+ miles / 160,000km so far. Trouble free with no issues. So far, just a set of brakes and on my 3rd set of tires. I have the CVT so I’ve had the service done once and about ready to change the fluid & filters soon. Awesome little car, I’d buy another in a heartbeat.
Thanks for sharing
I purchased a 2015 last October and so far it's been good to me.
How difficult was it to change the rear brakes? I can handle the front disc brakes but i hear the rear drum brakes can be a pain.
Would you suggest i stock up on an extra set of tires?
@@davidricardo86 Generally the rear brakes on these are good for 100K miles plus. The front pads generally seem to last about 50-60k unless you're really mashing on the brakes alot. Yes, the rear drums can be a pain but most likely you don't need replacements unless your Mirage is over 100k.
@@endurorider9071 good to hear!
I bought my Mirage with 75k miles on the odometer, I'm now at 85k. I occasionally hear a little bit of noise coming from the brakes. It's hard to tell if it's coming from the discs or the drums. It sounds like faint squealing or grinding. I don't think the brakes are worn out just yet because the noise isn't loud or alarming. I can hear it because I'm listening for it and I'm paying attention to it but I'd like to be prepared for when i have to replace the brakes.
Oh and i found a set of 4 tires on facebook I'm considering picking up for $150. Since tires are a wear item i figured it be good to get em cheap. What do you think?
Best car on the market today for non- sob people that understand what this car is about.5 speed is the way to go with less moving parts,no overheating auto trans issues.or power robbing cvt.cheap to own and easy to fix.The 3a92 block has been around since the 80's and the Mitsubishi engineers even improved the design by adding a timing chain instead of a timing belt.Love my 2020 5 speed mirage and watching your videos helped me decide to purchase this bullet proof car.Thanks,Aaron Patrick
Glad we can help you decide. They are great cars and if maintained will last a very long time.
I own two 2017 Mirage G4, 70+ k miles with basic maintenance only. Still have the original brakes, dealer serviced. Love them. Planning on buying a third. Great video.
We just got one! And i didn’t know what the microphone was i thought it was a vent but now i know thank you for that!
Ive wanted one of these for years. They definitely have appeal, reliable, cheap, good in snow, unique.
They sure do! We love ours
Im happy for you guys on the new car. Congratulations
thanks
I just bought a 2021 Mirage at White Bear Mitsubishi! I am fortunate to live only a few miles from the dealership and I got a very similar deal you got on yours. I recently took a "maiden voyage" road-trip to Wisconsin and it did not disappoint...45MPG average with the 5-speed, and the flat-screen entertainment options are great.
Todays MPG was 52.3, awesome little car
Really cool I like the new design, I own a 2017 Mirage Hatchback 5 speed for daily driving and it’s a really nice car.
I just bought a 2018 Gt 3 weeks ago. My car is Black with a sunset orange trim...I looked my car up and I still haven't seen another like it....I believe it was factory made custom. I just love it...I never thought I would even look at a subcompact car. But here I am and I can't imagine why I didn't bother to look at this sooner! I know now why you and your wife enjoy this car!... Congratulations on getting Sunny!...🎉🍾🥂☀️🚗💨May you have many miles and many years together with your red one...I wonder what that one's name is...mine is Dragon Bug! 😊
Sounds like a Harley color scheme. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we do
We love our 2015 Mirage hatchback hardly have to gas up yay! 👍😊🙋♀️
That golden yellow is downright sexy! $10,400 out the door is a phenomenal deal for a brand new car! My friend owns a 2021 Chevrolet Spark LS CVT and that has roll up windows, manual locks, manual mirrors etc. Spark is another cheap reliable well built car just like the Mirage.
An American woman driving a stickshift. Impressive. I have the 2015 model 1.2 CVT with all (then) available options. It is nice to see that Mirages in different countries are slightly different. We in Europe don't have the side blinkers. They are in the mirrors for example. There are more details different. There is start/stop and hill assist in the EU models. I have the same dark spot in the front window above the mirror. Here it is for automatic wipers (works very well).
My wife loves the stick shift, well maybe until a 10 mile long traffic jam. This car also has the hill assist mode. Some US cars do have the markers in the side mirrors as well.
Congrats! Arent the Mirages great! I owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (top trim in 2014 and 2015 as base trim was DE) in Starlight Silver with CVT and Navigation and Back Up Camera Package. Then I also owned a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE (top trim) in Wine Red with CVT. They were great cars. We now own two 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring’s with S-AWC. We also owned a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT with AWC.
Several of my co workers have bought Mitsubishis over the years too and my friend and co worker is 79 years old and she got her first brand new 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES CVT in Infrared and with the Navigation and Back Up Camera Package in November 2014. She kept it 5.5 years and traded it in early 2020 on a brand new 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE CVT in Sapphire Blue.
Plus several other co workers own Mitsubishis such as a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Also my Dad just bought a new 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE with Panoramic Roof Package in Tarmac Black in March of 2021 and my brother got a used 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 2.4 in Quartz Brown in November 2020. So you can see we love Mitsubishi.
As we got them then friends, co workers and other family members bought them due to the value, warranty, reliability, discounts and just how happy we were with ours. Well they all love them too and will buy Mitsubishi again and again. I love our Eclipse Crosses I really do but I miss my Mirages and I am not opposed to buying another one and very well may. I would want the Yellow like this in the top SE Trim.
So happy for you and glad you see the value there cars present and how well the do what they are meant too. Everything is so simple and reliable.
Thanks for sharing, I feel like they don't get good reviews from any paid car reviews. For those of us who own them, they are fantastic cars!
very nice. im happy for the two of you . enjoy.
Thank you! 😃
Nice review. I have a ‘23 Mirage CVT & love it so much I named it. 😊
Right on. My older one is now 5 years old and has given me no problems at all. Enjoy yours!
I just got a used '22 Mirage CVT with 3,800 miles. I named mines as well.
Oh wow! White bear mitsubishi? That's cool. I live in MN so I've been there. Love the videos.
Thanks- they had the best deals that it was worth shipping it to NC
A will buy , next year, Mitsubishi Space Star, a new one. What a car, such a car!Incredible!
Bogdan, Bucharest-Romania, Europe
glad to hear that= They are an excellent cars
I have a 2018 no problems at all love it, I want the new now
my wife loves her new one.
A very good review! Well done. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Nice ride Jenn. After it's undercoated hide the keys from Eric!!
You got that right!
Congrats! It's my favorite color.
My first car when I started driving back in the 80s was a 1977 Toyota Celica with a five speed. It probably had the same power to weight ratio as today's Mirage with a five speed. That car was fine. I bet the Mirage with the manual would probably perform just as well or better. Basically I wouldn't be afraid to live with it.
I have a 2015 G4 sedan. Having this car has helped me pay my house mortage by saving on gas prices. The car has also been paid for after buying it brand new.
I feel the car pays for itself by saving on gas and repair cost and having that cost effective mobility that puts money on the bank.
2015?
Full disclosure, Doug DeMuro is still a tool who completely missed the mark on his Mirage review.
I agree
I agree the guy doesn't even own one
AGREED that dude sucks
@@ChooseYourYTHandle He does the same with other cars as well, like the Chevy Bolt electric. He needs a hobby
I like crank windows, too! I am always raising and lowering the windows on 2017 Mirage. As I would do in my 08 Rio with wind ups. I hope they never fail 😂
With a little luck, they will work forever!
10-4 out the door...nice!
that is one great car for a great lady!! u did good eric!!! yup!!!! just bought the wife a 2021 Subaru acsent... a Japanese car for my Japanese wife... and cost soo much less.. our very first fully loaded vehicle.. bought it for my wife!!! very inexpensive.
Cool on the Subaru- they are great in the snow
S/o to WB Mitsu! Picked up my 2020 5 speed last October. Traded my 2017 forester touring. 0 apr with the extended warranty. Thing will run forever. Gunning to get it past the 414000 mirage they have! I would keep an eye on the clutch cable I had an issue with cable flashing that made a clicking noise when pressing the clutch. Easy reset when brought back to WB and its now tiptop!
Right on! Glad to hear that you have a good experience as well with them.
You traded a 25000 dollar car, for a Mirage? Did you get 2 in return?
I love the Mirage but I love the Forester too.Why you trade it?
This was very interesting to watch. I've been thinking about getting one of these and you go over a lot of stuff. Good to know that you can get for $10400.
Hi, I’m looking to buy one for my biz but I can’t get anything less than 16k for a 2021... where did you get this price? $10400, thank you
@@ComputerLI The person in the video got that price because he qualified for a few special discounts that most people will not qualify for.
@@ComputerLI you need to negotiate. Also look out for additional incentives. I had a dealer offer me a nicer SE for $11000, even. $10,490 OTD is very doable.
Sticker is higher than many actual sales for the Mirage. I live about a block and a half from the dealership here, and it's been common over the last few years to see them put up banners advertising the old stock (when they're getting the next model year in) for anywhere from $8K to $12K. I'm sure there's more to it than that, and what exactly is on the lot varies, but deals can be had if you look around or can look over a span of time.
@@theAsterisk yep. My friend just got a grey new one early in the year for 10k OTD. My neighbor a left over G4 CVT from 2019 similar time for $9000.
I drive a used 2015 ES hatchback (CVT) , been trouble free for the one year I have owned it. Highest mileage on my 60 mile RT commute to work was 51.7 mpg. Cant beat the fact that the dealership gave me a lifetime powertrain warranty at no charge. The only catch is it needs to have service done by an ASE certified garage.
My wife is able to average 50mpg on most of her trips, I get a bit less than that. Love this little car
Would it be a good idea to start a Mitsubishi Mirage owners club maybe to share stories and ideas to improve our cars .. Like this gentleman here he is awesome when it comes to his vehicles they look amazing!! Thank you sir for another great video
That would be cool! Reddit has some good stuff for Mirage owners
@@FarpointFarms Would you be part of a club if I started one ??? I found the articles you mention but I think an owners club would be something better to be able to make some connections within the Mirage Community
Just brought home our 2023 G4 Black Edition the other day. Now we have 2 of them. I need to get some videos up!
please do, we enjoy watching your videos! Watching some of your reviews of yours helped us to decided on getting ours.
Well done.
I really like it, very smart!
Thank you!
$10.5K! That’s crazy. Try getting one for that price now in 2022. In Miami, FL, used 2021 Mirages are selling for $20K.
I have a very good 2014 one, it has already 98 thousand miles run without problems
awesome
I love how it doesn't have the automatic belt tensioner on the engine
Keep it simple. Love it!
Those falkens are a B B rating for traction and handling. The dunlop's are A B ratings. Both are similar in wear characteristics in testing at 320 and 340 respectively. On paper, Dunlop is better though it does growl on the road moreso. Dunlop is also WAY more expensive. If you have to replace these tires though, I recommend Vredstein is it is a all season, with 400 wear rating and tripple peak snow certification. We recently bought our 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, and the only thing I think, outside of scuff plates, is sound dampening materials in the roof and floor.
Its a great deal for 10k lots of features.
I would love a 2-door hatchback manual version of this. Kind of like the original Honda CRX.
You and me both!
If you want affordable tiny coupes you will have to move to Japan sadly.
It looks like the color of my favorite Gatorade, citrus cooler !! Awesome little car man , congrats to the wife . Now , that being said , along with the fact she’s been doing some videos ,, what kind of radio are you going to install for her 😀.
I will kill my husband if he even considers putting one in the car. Maybe he can in like 5 or 10 years when it is no longer new
@@FarpointFarms
Haha oh dang , I’m just now seeing your comment. Make a note of that Erik lol
SO surprised - you didn't mention which CB you are planning to put in "sunny"!
Wife said NO! we will have to see
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Good job Eric.... Looks like a great little car. If you can please let us know if there is any big difference between the CVT and the 5;speed.
I am planning a follow up video of the two. I have some work to do to it before it is ready for the road.
@@FarpointFarms do let us know Sir. I heard 5 MT used more gas per mileage, if you can confirm that in your upcoming comparison cvt VS MT vid that will be much appreciated
Hey Eric, love your Mirage vids .... am considering of getting one and i subbed to your channel as u do maintenance stuff to these . How did u start being a fan of these cars? Just curious. As to some Americans, it could be odd that someone in NC(is that considerred the Southern states? Im not sure sorry am Canadian 😂) could like such a car .... a compact, and foreign so to speak. To me, like what u like who cares what others think 👍🏻Keep it up & keep up with the Mitsubishi Mirage vids !!
These cars first hit my radar back in 2016 when I saw one at a grocery store. They are exactly what they come across as. Basic reliable transpiration that gets incredible gas mileage without excessive complexity.
I'm a mechanic by trade and long ago lost any interest in the latest or fastest cars. They bore me and frustrate me as they are often overpriced garbage that robs their owners of money over and over.
In 2017 I finally got one in the shop and was able to spend some time looking it over. What I found was a rock solid car, basic, robust, and ready to go 300K with no issues. In 2018 and again in 2021 I put my money where my mouth was and bought 2 of them! One for me and one for my wife. They have been exactly what I expected. Fun, roomy, great on gas, and reliable!
I care little what others think of my car, and prefer to look at the savings and smile while the 8MPG mega truck idles next to me in traffic.
@@FarpointFarms wow... youre by far the best youtuber for replies . . 👍🏻 i get what u mean by expensive junk so to speak and some not very mechanic friendly(to work on) as i do repair vehicles myself sometimes 😆. This thing seem to not require fancy tools (other than the ETACS, for programming). After seeing your vids, i now know everything is pretty much accessible . One day, please do the manual belt tentioner... havent come across those since the 90s on a VW TDI 🤣 Keep it up with the vids. 👍🏻
@@leop3009 Will Do. Thanks!
Lucky you. Found a Yellow with Manual Trans. I want a yellow with Manual Trans which is very hard to come by. The CVT are not trustworthy. It could be worse is it’s a Nissan.
We ordered it special from White Bear back in the day.
I have a base model 2019 and it's been a great car!
Thanks for your review. Very informative!
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Thanks for watching! I should be doing a follow up video in the next month or so
We love our Mirage; bombproof little commuter gets 40-50mph with $20 for a fillup 😝 💪🏻💥
The fill up is great, I can forgive the small gas tank with the tradeoff of the MPG's
@@Alex-yj9xl thank you 😝
@Barbara Sowak Oh Barbra, did your husband leave you for a hotter girl who drove a Mirage. Your shit posting is pathological on multiple Mirage threads. There must be a deeply personal reason why you have such a hard on for the Mirage. You've never owned one and have no idea what u speak of.
@@economynotstable It has a 9.2 gallon gas tank and depending on where you live, it costs me $2.63 a gallon or $24 to fill up. The 40+ mpg is real with the Mirage.
@@economynotstable It has an 8.8 gallon tank, and we never run it low, so my average fill up is right around 7 gallons.
Mitsubishi needs to redo the sunvisors. Need a mirror on passenger side and need lengthened
you got a killer deal on these cars, they're 16k now
I had an offer to buy it for more than what I paid for it- crazy
Just bought a brand new 2022 Mirage ES CVT for $17,500 OTD. Times have definitely changed.
They sure have. The dollar just isn't a dollar anymore. That's still a great car that will pay for itself with the gas prices we are about to see.
I don't do a ton of highway driving, but I'm curious how it'd handle it and how it'd handle consistent inclines (I live in a hilly region).
What appeals to me about this vehicle are the initial purchase price, the fuel economy, the fact that a manual transmission is even an option and they're kinda quirky looking little cars but in a cute way.
Honesty fuel prices are going to continue to increase and SUV, Crossover and Truck owners are going to suffer.
Electric vehicles are then answer because they'll do to kw/hr rates whats happening to fuel prices right now.
I think we need a back-to-basics movement from auto companies that harks back to the econo-box cars of the 80's and early 90's
We live in the mountains and the hills are just fine for it. My wife gets an overage of 45-50 mpg even with the hills. We also don't drive like aholes so I think that helps with the mpg
How did you go about finding one with a manual transmission. My dealership only has cvt. And don't seem interested in helping me find one. Did look on Google. No luck so far.
Cars like this make sense - not sure about you but up my way gas prices have been steadily going up
"come on man"
What size wheels does the ES come with? Can't wait for a test drive of the 5 speed. $10.4? Congrats.
they are 14"
My wife and I looked at a Mirage in 2016 when she was shopping for a new car. The 3 cylinder engine had way too much vibration for us so we went with a Chevy Spark, which she loved. Now I’m curious if the Mirage has gotten any better since then.
I've driven the Spark, and to me the Mirage is a vastly better built car.
@@FarpointFarms I like the design of yours. They look better now than they did then. As for the Spark, we no longer have it. It was a good car while we had it, and never gave us any trouble except when it needed a battery and tires. Nobody carries either in stock, they had to be ordered, and they weren’t cheap ($200 for a battery!). But after almost 6 years and 55,000 miles we sold it to Carmax last summer for just $400 less than what we paid for it new. That was the greatest car deal in history right there!
Youguy in the U.S. are lucky. Here in Thailand , the stick shift model doesn't have a spoiler.
Even all mirage were manufactured in Thailand.
I wonder if you can add it to your model?
@@FarpointFarms I could but I must pay extra money. Sadly.
We need an update on both Mitsus, please! How are they holding up? Better than say 10yo Corolla?
I will film one! Short answer? I would buy one of these over a 10 year old Corolla in an instant.
Excellent review! I wasn't a fan of the yellow exterior color, but after viewing your vid here my lady and I got turned on to it! I suspect it's a metallic yellow, right? I wish many happy miles of driving / ownership to your lady, sincerely. Peace! ♐
it is a metallic color, looks better in person than on camera
Man i really want to buy this car, but i am scared about the transmission: for 18 hours distances should i buy CVT or manual? (im lazy but i want my car to last as much as possible) what do you suggest?
My wife just make a long trip with Sunny and the manual got way better mileage than the trip that she took my car with the CVT.(averaged 50 mpg for a trip over 500 miles) Both handled great and no issues with either one. The drive was a mixture of mountain driving and highway, 70 mph and both were great. I just don't like shifting in traffic
Does it have automatic headlights?
Please do more
There will be a few more videos as we do some upgrades, still waiting on the parts and the time to install them.
I own 2019 M. mirage ES with 28k, drove it for two years and I did not spent a dime to fix the engine. Now it cost $3K more in 2020.
My 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse cost me $17,987 when I bought it new; now it's only worth $500.00; now what were you saying about that 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 5 Speed costing less than my used car 😛 $10,000 online it says $14,295 your getting a $5K discount 😃
looks nice ...not familiar with the mitsubishi cars thanks for the info! Let's get a CB in there !
This is our 3rd that we have owned, my wife said no CB's, time will tell on that one
@@FarpointFarms The Better Halves always say that ...be diligent time WILL tell!
whats CB
When in gear with cruise control on, does the crash mitigation take it out of gear or brake against?
Well, that's a good question, bit one I can't answer as I haven't had it engage on me yet at those speeds.
crzy how did u get it with power rear and that color WITH a manual? its only offered in white n black with manual rear windows with a manual in canada :(
US had the base trim with power on all 4. The heated seat option was the hard part!
DRIVE IT
I’m buying a red 5 speed 2022 hatch from white bear! I know Richard, he is amazing!!
I hope you like yours as much as we do ours
How you like your red 5 speed 2022 hatch now? What was your OTD price?
if you could get me the part numbers for the clutch switch and brake switch for the cruise control let me know my 18 mirage is a 5 speed added cruise control switch but i cant get ahold of the switches on the pedals
I have the parts numbers for the 2014-15, since that's what I have, but double check if yours is a newer model year. (Not sure if the installed wiring harnesses differ over time, either, but they do between some countries/markets.)
Brake/Stop lamp switch: 8614A183
Clutch switch: 8606A025
If you want to get a new ignition key be ready to dig deep,here in OZ it will be AU $540.00 to get one made.
Ya, I hate that too. What ever happened to simple $1.00 keys?
This is untrue. I bought a Mitsubishi on Ebay for about $10. ACE Hardware cut it for me (about $2). I followed the instructions in my owners' manual, & car programmed the blank without any tools necessary. Cost less than $15 to produce a chipped key for my 2017 Mirage ES manual. Only catch - you must have two working keys to program a third.
@@FarpointFarms If you check your owner's manual you can make extra keys for less than $15 each. I made a chipped key using my two factory keys for my 2017 ES manual. No tools are necessary, but you do need two programmed keys to program the third one. Blank chipped key is about $10 and ACE Hardware cut it for about $2. Programming it yourself cost nothing. I made one in case I lose one. It takes two programmed keys to make an extra one. Cheap key insurance!
Are you adding "Clear Driving Lights" or "Amber Fog Lights" to the 2018 & 2021?
they are the clear lights
In today's world/market I will have to pay many thousands more just for the base model to get the 5 speed....very bummed out I can not get that yellow, I will probably get the car repainted if I do order one, although if I do my grandfather would disown me for driving something so tiny.
Not when he can't afford to fill up his own car! Both this car and my older 2018 CVT model car are getting over 40 MPG no matter how hard or soft we drive them. Can't been that!
How would you say it’s been these past months compared to your CVT, these cars are getting my attention? How’s your experience been?
I am working on a 6 mo follow up video on this. The gas mileage is greater with the 5 speed. My wife averages 48 in the mountains and 52 on highway. She still loves it
@@FarpointFarms I was also looking at hybrids, but this doesn’t look like a bad option for the price only thing is the market is a bit high at the moment for a vehicle
The thermometer when you started the car is on when the engine is cold
The little blue light stays on for the first few miles until the car warms up, but this one also has an outside temp sensor for the driver. Pretty cool!
Nice. I kick myself for getting rid of my 2015 model. Loved it.
Sorry to hear that- maybe you can get another one someday
IDK how you can get it that cheap but I just quoted by whitebear Mitsu and they don't want my business, the cheapest is $13k and I still have to pay tax title and reg. That will come somewhere about 14.5K-15k for manual trans. Not worth it ! But for your case however, it is a deal and it is really worth it!
Sadly 4 months of massive inflation has certainly hurt this car's base price. I've heard that is about as cheap as anyone will get one right now, and my guess it that the price will continue to rise as the American dollar continues to slide.
I heard a rumour that crank windows are now illegal in cars in the U.S...I could be remembering wrong though.
Ha! It wouldn't surprise me. This girl has auto windows all around, but I understand that the Canadian models have crank up in the rear.
Selling my civic si and buying this cash
The new front looks allot less areo dynamic. I wonder if it is.
My wife is about to average 48-50 mpg. I am not sure if it is her driving, the manual transmission or the design.
So the 5 speed manual Mirage comes with cruise control?
It does, it is great when I go down to visit family on the highway. Set it and forget it. The mileage on the highway averages about 50 mpg
I want one! Whats the name of the dealership?
White bear mitsubishi. They ship anywhere!
How in the world did you find one for 10400!! I've never bought a new car, but I wasn't really aware that dealers could/would go thousands under MSRP. Crazy great deal
That dealer sells so many of them that they can get away with it.
If you search online you can find last yr or two yrs ago brand new for sale. And it comes with the same 5 yr warranty. Depending on what trim level you want you can get it for under 10 grand.
Where can I buy it for $10,000?
How did you pay 10400 out the door was it 10999 minus 500 for loyalty? and what about the heated seat costs?
There is the loyalty and military discounts.
Regarding heated seats function as an added on to the Mirage which is the base model called ES, how in the world did you get the dealership installed when the Mitsubishi website doesn't even include that option??
White Bear Mitsubishi had it as a dealer add-on, cost less than $500 for both front seats. White bear, was THE best buy for a Mirage. We bought ours, got the options we wanted, and had it delivered for $4000+ less than the 3 closest dealers. Even got the color Jenn wanted!
@@FarpointFarms if I have any further questions, how do I contact you?
@@FarpointFarms how hot does the heat seats? Low/high? And does it heat the Bottom? Back? Or both?
I can't decide whether to get this or a 2020 left over bolt ev for $19k. Also an open Mitsubishi alternator is $850! Is the ride and noise as bad as the critics claims? Reckon you can get 60mpg with the manual?
We undercoat the car for 2 reasons, the first is to give it rust protection from the salt the put on the roads in winter, the second is that undercoating does offer some sound deadening. We don't think the ride is bad at all, that is why we now own 2 of them. Yesterday my wife was able to get 52.3 MPG. Keep in mind that the MPG is all in how you drive. We don't gun it at lights, drive super fast or drive 70 mph. In the mountains we can't go that fast without flying off a clliff
@@FarpointFarms regarding undercoat, is that necessary for someone like me who live somewhere in California that doesnt get snow?
The noise is not bad .Drive one and see for yourself
Wow Eric you gotta killer price on that car wish I could find one for that price you basically got it for $7000 off
That was one of the deciding factors from us. It was weird buying online but the process with White Bear was very easy. My wife had looked at a used corolla and it was only $1,000 less.
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Wish we got that pricing in iowa. 18 700 out the door
You live closer than he does. $10,400 OTD and shipped to his home in North Carolina for that price!!! I bought my new Mirage ES manual back in 2017 from White Bear Mitsubishi, and they delivered to my home in Wisconsin for free, too. I paid less than 66% window sticker, & I didn't qualify for the loyalty rebate back then like this example (because they already own a 2018 Mirage). These are amazing cars for the money. The American car snob reviewers have done the American public a disservice by not recognizing the value of these cars! The power train is proven & has remained unchanged in 2021.
@@economynotstable It was his 2nd Mirage (received loyalty rebate), & I believe he received the military rebate @ that price. They aren't priced the same everywhere, & the price has gone up again.
Dose it have a spare tire
It does in the trunk and the jack us under the drivers seat
Sand yellow Metallic 78 horse power lol! cool lil car.
Thanks, the yellow color adds a few horse power to it. Ha--- and when I change the hub caps to a fancier style that will add some horsepower as well.
how did you get it for 10,400? my local dealer is selling them for 15-17k. they even told me manual wasn’t an option. i would love a 5 speed completely base G4 in that color
The dealer Whitebear had them on sale plus $500 for loyalty rebate, when we bought it, there was a few manuals there. They are a high volume dealer so they can do wonders with the price. They make it up in volume
@@FarpointFarms recently went to another dealer and test drove a '21 5 speed. the clutch felt great. lucky you for getting such an awesome deal, enjoy it!
That's overpriced, I think. There are better new car options at $15-17K.
@@markd9130 not anymore
Car reviewers will only tell you good reviews if only it is similar to what they drive or better.
How in the world did you manage one for under $11K?! They're all $14K+ here in eastern NC 😭
This was in early January. Pre hyper-inflation. So sad to see what's happening to our country and our wallets!
@@FarpointFarms ahhh, I gotcha. It's true though! I definitely wanted an affordable option for a new vehicle. I ended up with a Hyundai Accent, but I honestly would've loved a nice subcompact like the Mirage.
What is an undercoating and where is it done?
Undercoating is a rubberized paint that you can spray the underside of the car with to protect it from rust. I always do mine myself and have in fact just finished filming a video on how to do it. Stay tuned!
@@FarpointFarms thanks. How much does it cost to do at a shop?
It varies. Between$300 to $700 here. To do it yourself, about $100 and some time.
@@FarpointFarms sounds like an awesome deal. Will look into it on your channel
This or the Chevy Spark... both are the most fuel efficient compact hatchbacks.
Good question. I think this looks and sounds better (no gaudy fender flares, 3cyl makes nice vroom). Which do you like more?
Both are fine If you get the Spark get the 1lt or higher trim.