A 5 Year Review of the Mitsubishi Mirage. The best car I've ever owned.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ย. 2024
- This car is a throwback to a better time in history. Cheap to buy, affordable to own, and a joy to drive. The news that this will be the last year is terrible.
People bashing this car do so just for the sake of doing so. The Mirage is a great little car that’s severely underrated. I plan to buy a used one with the latest facelift when the price drops down some more.
I hate that they call these cars cheap and not worth anything. Those people are full of themselves and just love to hear themselves talk. I would own another one in a heartbeat
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairsagree!
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs here in Philippines, mirage the sedan variant was used for driving school.
I wish I could try smaller cars. But I only have driven wagons or vans with 2.5l diesel.
I have a 2018 Outlander Sport
6 yrs old
Not one problem
Not even a light bulb.
I would get a 22 at the newest got rid of the 5 speed for 23-24
"the modern geo metro" is the best way to describe this thing lol. i love love love the old Mirages, the 4 door sedan from the 90s being my favorite, but man i can appreciate these cute little hatches, i see them all over the place too
Hatch backs are great, need more room, open it up and fold down the seats. You would be amazed to see what you can fit in it
The smear campaign/ hit job on this gem was relentless
Big Auto Media really didn't want anyone buying these... That's the only explanation I've got
I agree that they bashed on them so hard. That is what made me take a closer look at them, any time companies push so hard against something, means they are scared of it.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs haha that's actually a great point, I'll keep it in mind for the future 🤔
I remember first seeing these in 2015 I think on a now defunct site called Autofocus for $10k USD with manual everything! I thought they were cool.
They want their daddy car makers to sell high profit credit and pedestrian annihilator machines and not this sensible economical car.
I get the appeal of the cute look of the original two generations but that final facelift is sooo handsome. Heck, Mitsubishi kept the smile of the Mirage with the current facelift too.
My wife loves her 2021 refresh, I like the look of my 18, and both of us think the 2014 look was a little too cute.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairshaha!👍
Just bought one (2024), and after listening to you, feel double confident. Thanks much for your review!
Glad I could help! You are going to LOVE It!
Same for the yaris back in the day, put down by just about everyone (except its owners). Funny thing is i still see tons of them driving around and they're at least 15 yrs old.
I wanted a Yaris- Still would get one, they were great on gas.
My wife uses her 2015 Yaris hatchback for grocery deliveries and parts runs. She has actually had people put it down as a little clown car and ask why she doesn't upgrade to a "better" car. Some people just don't understand that when you put upwards of 40,000 miles a year of hard miles on a vehicle, starting it up and shutting it down many times a day, having to park it in small spaces, and having to pay for all the parts that go into maintaining it, a small, durable,fuel efficient hatchback is about the best choice my wife could have made for the type of work that she does. Her business, like any other is a dollars in vs dollars out proposition and she keeps a close eye on both. The low cost of ownership of the Yaris helps greatly in keeping things profitable.
@@realityawayfromreality3494 Amen
I drive a base model Honda Fit with a manual transmission. Paid extra for the Fit for the extra cargo space and fun factor since I do amateur racing and Fits are popular in that area. Even with me being a bit of a speed demon, I average 35 MPG in mixed driving. Had mine for 2.5 years and put 45,000 miles on it (it is my daily, but it's not my only car) and I love it. Cheap eonoboxes are underrated in general.
I was excited to see another Mirage video! Keep them coming. I’m loving my Mirage.
Glad that you love yours as well. They are great cars
I just bought brand new 2024 mitsubushi mirage and love it!
I am glad that you love yours, these cars are fantastic
That CVT fluid change is of equal importance to engine oil changes. 👍
I agree, living in the mountains, it is hard on it. I want to keep it in top shape
absolutely! the mirages one weak point is that CVT, and the fix is Amsoil CVT fluid. I changed mine at 20K, alittle early, I know, but Id read all about the benefits of their CVT fluid and found out its not hype its real! The little car (I own a 2023 ES) loves the AMSOIL, its much smoother, pulls harder on the initial roll and also goes up hills with better speed as well. Now that I know how good it is I should have just replaced the factory fill with it right after buying it, but now at least I have a good standard of comparison, and going with AMSOIL fixes the only weak point this car has!
No it ain’t I changed it regular and got the flashing D at 70k miles and run it hard due to work
As a long time technician I appreciate your video and that car.
I always said that the best cars are the ones that never need to be worked on.
When my wife was shopping for a vehicle to replace her 2008 civic and came across a 2015 Yaris, she called her longtime mechanic and asked him what he thought of it. He said that he didn't know anything about a Toyota Yaris because he never had an opportunity to work on one that he could recall, and that she should probably buy it. My wife piles the miles onto this car with only very minor things going wrong. I replaced the original battery and belt this year, and that has been it. Small hatchbacks punch way above their weight class for reliability and handiness. My daughter has had similar success with her 2010 Honda fit, and I work with a woman who absolutely adores her 2012 Mitsubishi mirage.
My first car was a 1981 Plymouth Champ (Dodge Colt, Mitsubishi Mirage). Base model, 4 speed manual, 1.4l inline 4 64 HP. I loved that car. Wouldn't get the women, but who cars; had a jamming clarion system and a President CB with signal antenna magnetic middle of roof. Never a problem.
Love it! Some of those old Champs/Colts/Mirages had a dual range manual transmission. Made it a sort of 8 speed. Cool idea.
@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs My Champ was the base model. Regular 4 speed manual, 1.4L inline 4, silver with black vinyl interior, NO A/C, very miserable humid summers. Love them manuals! I wish my 18yo son had interest in shifting.
My wife and I have had many vehicles over the last 42 years, but our absolute favorite was a lil Suzuki Side Kick manual 5 speed, everything you need and nothing else, slow as molasses, but maybe the most honest transportation we ever had, it was what it was and we called it the little goat. Love the Mirage all you need and nothing else.
My wife wanted one of those years ago, sounds like it would have been a great car to get.
I drove a red 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage Coupe S, and it's the same car I passed my driver's test when I was a teenager. It was a very reliable car.
I love the look of those! Very sports car like.
I took my drivers test when 16 in a 2 year old Rolls Royce Silver Shadow......
I took my test when I was 2 and the car was a 16 years old Rolls Royce.
I bought one of these new off the showroom floor in 2016 for $11,000! Drove it for six years and 66,000 miles without a minute's trouble and in 1,660 hours of driving (I had an hour meter installed) it averaged 40.6 MPG over its lifetime! I had to sell it because I had a stroke and I can no longer shift, or I would have it to this day. I traded it for a minivan, and got $6,000 in trade (more than half its cost), for a 6-year-old car with those miles, which is a real testament to the car's quality. It was the best car I've ever owned, from a cost and reliability perspective. I would buy another but I can't shift. People who bad-mouthed this car are damned liars.
I am sorry that you are not able to drive stick anymore, but you got one heck of a trade in for it. That is unheard of. Minivans have their purpose and I love mine.
Thank you! Everyone has been sleeping on Mitsubishi Reliability. Very refreshing to see an honest review about how capable this car really is. Hope it’s still treating you right!
That is one of the reasons I made this video, these are great cars and I get tired of all the bashing
Thank you for making these videos. I have been watching since day 1. I bought my daughter a 2024 model based on your reviews of the two that you have. It is just crazy that this is the last year for them. They are selling like crazy where I am now since inventory is getting low. So, want to go back to a world of cheap transportation like this.
I think cars like these can make a come back- it will just take a significant down turn in the economy for people to realize that a 60k+ truck might not be the best deal for most.
I bought one from the last (?) batch that came in Greece. It is better than I expected. Very easy to park, frugal, with a good roadholding and suspension comfort. It has 14 inch wheels that are better suited to our so so roads. It is pretty nippy too. The boot has average size but does the job. All in all a pretty good little car, contrary to the negative journalists' opinions and at a very decent price. Fully satisfied.
I love mine as well. It's a shame that they won't be making them anymore.
From the UK, these cars are everywhere and are often lower end than what the Mirage or Spark was offered (manual mirrors, windows, manual gearbox and minimal dials) so I never got the hatred towards them in America when they're reasonably adapted for the US. They're great for fuel, use their interior space well and fairly comfortable.
It is a marketing thing, everyone bashed on them so nobody wanted them. Except the people who own them, love them. People can be so dumb
Dad bought one and I borrowed it when I was visiting back home. Kind of gritted my teeth expecting a golf cart. It totally wasnt. Works great for commuting and keeping up with traffic. Its comfortable. Easy to drive and the CVT will trick you into believing you have so much more. Only time it lacked was when I needed to punch the gas to get through a yellow light or change lanes that kind of thing but was worth the trade. Couldn't believe it had heated seats, decent air conditioning etc
They are surprisingly good for what they are. My wifes car has heated seats and they are fantastic.
I got owned a 2017 model mirage hatchback, this little car is invincible a very good small car, until now not even a single problem brought this car to me, a fast and durable car that I had.
Mine as well. The 2018 is now used for a 45 mile commute and I've had no issues.
People who bashed this car for being simple always sounded like snobby food critics bashing some small town diner for only offering basic meals.
GTFOH what did you expect?
I love this comment, I could not agree more
I have 2024 and I've had zero issues. I love it. Live in Key West Florida and go home to Bedford New York once a year for thanksgiving 🦃. Miles as of this comment 21k. 🚗
Folks it's a good car.
Mitsubishi has been around a long time. They also made other products before they ever made cars.
Exactly. These are ultra reliable and durable too.
It's very HONEST, no thrills, no bells & whistles vehicle. It behaves alike the little dog on a walk, happy & grateful it can go with you. I can get repeatable +60 mpg on local roads (2021 MY, manual), just preserving its cinretic energy & keeping 1800-2500 rpm. It rolls amazingly freely.
Agreed. These cars will go down in history as the modern Geo Metro. A great simple working mans car.
Dang ,, has it been 5 years already !!!! Time flies ! Glad it’s been a good choice 👍 . Inexpensive, great fuel mileage, cheap maintenance and tires
It’s a win 🏆
I blinked and 5 years went by. For the money you can't get a better car. I looked at a new Tacoma earlier this year and was shocked by the entry price point. I could have bought 4+ of these cars
A relatively basic little car that is reliable, and cheap to buy. In this day and age, so many commentators seem to think of that as some kind of sin. Yet this is the kind of vehicle that most people actually need. The Geo Metro - older model of Suzuki Swift in the UK and other markets - was a sensible means of transport that was made for many years.
You nailed the comment- People seem to forget that not everyone needs a fancy overpriced car to get them from point a to point b
We had ours since 2016 (same color as yours!), still running strong. As reliable as a Toyota so far.
I agree with you on the reliability part, maintenance is key with relability
@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs absolutely! I follow all factory recommended intervals for service and always use synthetic oil and have the transmission serviced at the dealer for warranty purposes.
I've seen reviews bashing Mitsubishi but my experience, albeit not recent, was a Dodge Colt I bought back in the 80s. It was made by Mitsubishi, had a twin stick (low/high) 5 speed and don't remember the engine. It was faultless, driven many miles. For the little money I paid my opinion was a great deal!
Don't listen to the haters, there are many great cars that we were told were awful, turns out they were some of the most reliable cars built. And the ones they tell you that are great, have major engine failures with less than 10,000 miles on them
Over in my part of the country I don’t see these too often. But when I do, it’s quite the treat. When you’re in a sea of pickup trucks, this little car is quite refreshing to spot lol. I would love to see these more often but the nearest Mitsubishi dealer closest to me is about a 6 hour drive away sadly
The Mirage did awfully here in the UK, they weren't great to begin with, but then it had lots of competition here as well.
It might be a useless ramble but we've daily-driven a 2015 Citroen C1 (with a Toyota 998cc engine) for 5 years, which is a very similar car to the Mirage. We've taken it all over the country, we've moved house with it, twice (sort of). My longest journey was 5 hours non-stop in rain, sleet, hail and snow. Consistent motorway journeys at 70mph for hours on end. Over 40,000 miles it's done about 45 US MPG, has needed 1.5 sets of tyres, one clutch and a normal service every 5k. Nothing else.
My point is, just because a car is small, simple and affordable, doesn't mean can't be just as dependable as a large car. I like to think back to European countries in 20th century with Beetles, 500s etc. Those were tiny and they would have been a family car so why can't we do that?
That being said, I fully understand the need for larger cars in the US - your roads and huge and if every other vehicle is massive to compensate, then driving a small car probably doesn't feel safe.
You have responded to a couple of my questions about my 2017 Mirage personally and quickly. I love my Mirage, and I think you are swell guy, Thanks!
Glad to help!
A great review. I had a 2019 I miss the CD player. I now own a 2021 Mirage.
My wife has a 2021 and loves it. The insurance is lower as it has crash mitigation stuff added in.
I recently rented an outlander sport which I was pretty happy with. It could be an option for someone who likes the basic yet functional nature of the mirage, but wants something a little bigger, and a little more powerful (and of course more than a little more expensive. A 7k increase in base msrp for the outlander). Although starting with 2025 the mirage will no longer be available, so the price comparison will have to be derived from the used market.
We looked at getting one of those but decided not to go in that direction. It did drive well though
I would never own a CVT.
That being said, I bought a 2000 Mirage back in 2002 with less than 8000 miles. 4 cyl, 5 spd, 2 dr. I packed that little car full of all my stuff and headed out to California back in Jan 03. 80 mph over the mountains and that little car got 40 mpg. Never left me sitting, till near the very end. Always started. I don't recall replacing brakes and the clutch was still operable, although a bit worn at 215000 when I sold it after 15 years. Best car I ever owned, hands down.
This car isn't for me, however it does fit the needs of many people. simple, reliable, transportation! Great video thanks!
Thanks for that statement, so many people just bash it. You are right, this can it not for everyone.
Great review, it's always great to hear what people think years later. As for generations, I like the looks of the 1st and 3rd (restyle)
Thank you- Each generation has their own look that I like.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs You're welcome, I feel the same way.
In 2017 I bought a used 2014 Mirage with 84,000 miles on it for my wife. Paid only $5,000.00 for it and to this day haven't had one problem with it. All I have done is change the motor oil and transmission oil on it. To this day it has 115,000 miles on it. Wife loves her little car. I would buy another one someday.
That was a great deal that you got on it.
Modern "GEO METRO" yes it is. people bash it all day long, but it just chuggs along.
I wanted a geo metro for so many years but they are too hard to come by now
Or the car version of a Kawasaki KLR650
Not super powerful bit robust and reliable.
I own a 2023 g4 with 15,000 miles and I LOVE it 36-38 city 40-45 highway
They are great cars- please make sure to take good care of it
Small cars are surprisingly good, I bought my first small car back in 2011, I bought a Smart diesel, it costs peanuts to run, my car averages 80 miles per gallon, I drive 60 miles for my daily commute, it's covered 160,000 miles, the engine is a 799cc 3 cylinder, I bought the car as an ex demonstration car, it had less than 2000 miles when I bought it at 5 months old, the driver seat is showing signs of wear and obviously the brake pedal, I had a new set of discs and pads at 120,000 miles and a new diesel particulate filter at the same time, as I don't have anywhere where I can work on the car myself as it's parked on public highway, I have it serviced by the dealership as I get a good deal, I have the car serviced twice a year, the cost is minimal, I have been offered silly money in the past to sell it, I refused, I will keep it until either it dies or I die, it's a bumpy, coarse ride, but it keeps going in all weather, I've driven from one end of the UK to the other, it's not quick, but it's more than capable, read the reviews and they slate the car, me personally, I would say it's one of the best cars I've ever owned. I'm glad you like your car, I like the review too, it's always good to hear a positive review
Awesome, 80 mpg is crazy good. I wish we had them here, but the regulations here are tough
@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs it's nice when you find a car, with a few imperfections, but you still really like it and you ignore the little imperfections and still you like the car, it's a sign that the manufacturer is doing something right, you don't see many of those Mirages over here, but everyone I know who's had one, they've still got it, sadly Mitsubishi pulled out of the UK, they have a good reputation for reliable vehicles
I am loving my 2024 Mirage ES, about 6500 miles in, getting 47.8mpg total. I do like some things about yours more: the CD player as an extra option, the traditional air controls, not needing to turn off the stupid collision mitigation every time I start the car. I hate all those modern "safety" features, that I think are making things less safe, and they're making us worse drivers. At least my Mirage has only that one thing, while every other new car has so many others. I do wish the cupholders weren't so skinny.
I like the look of the front of yours, but I think I like mine a little better. It's a shame that there will be no more new Mirages in the US, once the current supplies are sold. I have loved how it handles, it takes bumps better than my Honda Fit, the Mirage is very quiet, and it even is more powerful than my 117hp Fit, significantly more powerful! It's a crime that all small cars are disappearing from the US market. I removed the seat-backs from the back, leaving the seat. It's very flat back there. I put in couch cushions, and I've got a mini camper, in a car that nobody would think could be a sleeper.
Love the idea of a mini camper!! I'd love to see photos.
I’m more of a vw tdi fan for economy and comfort but it’s good to see other econo boxes being made still. Dying breed unfortunately however they save you so much money they’re difficult to ignore
A modern Geo Metro is a great comparison. I owned a 95 Metro with the proper 3 cyl and 5-speed. It was built for high mpg and nothing else. The Mirage OTOH gets similar milage but does it with full power accessories and modem safety. On paper it's a great alternative to a complicated hybrid, I'm just leary of that CVT.
I wanted a Metro so bad when I was younger. I also worry about the CVT, but it being such a light car, I think it will do better than some cars that have the same transmission but are heavier.
my mom had one for like less then 2 years dead reliable but got totaled out by a f150 hit it so hard the engine broke the mounts but still kept her safe and held its shape somewhat so not only are these good cars but there very safe for how small they are
Oh wow, I am glad that she was OK after that. Their safety rating is very high and your moms experience backs it up
My (European) Space Star or Mirage is almost full spec, with CVT, 10 years old, and has 90.000 miles. No issues. None. Just regular maintenance by the book. All padding looks like new, everything functions. I had to top up the airco once and renew a generator belt because it made terrible noises at cold start. The only weak point here is front wheel alignment. It is going for its fourth alignment next year. I don't know why, but the steering wheel (again) is not straight anymore when driving in a straight line.
Thanks for sharing your experience with your car. Usually it is an alignment issue is why it is no longer straight
I have a 2007 Yaris and that reminds me of that car. Very comfortable to ride in.
I looked at getting a Yaris before I got this car.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs it’s been a good car. Fun to drive. I have one with a manual transmission, manual windows and locks and it’s a two door.
Pretty well equipped for a cheap little car.
It really is, nothing fancy, but it is perfect for me.
It's not a Lexus. Most reviewers act like that is the class it's in. It's treated like a scooter amongst sports bikes. I've always admired it for what it is. Cheap reliable transportation that keeps you dry in the rain while listening to the radio while getting better mpg than most SUVs on the road.
You nailed it 100% Thanks
People would bash this thing but then talk about how awesome a kei car is.
my wife has a mirage and she loves it I'm 6 foot and I can fit in it comfortably tbh if I didn't already have a car I would of got one too they look super reliable and there is nothing on the market right now that is going to be able to compete with the early 2000s feel the car has
I agree, I am 6 feet plus and I have plenty of room. I like your comparison to an early 2000s car. Spot on
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I mean.... Yes. yes they did.
I have a 2022 Mirage SE hatch. Great car. Only one time I felt it was under powered. Bighorn national Forest has some crazy inclines and it had to be at 5k rpm to make it up the hills other than that my 5k plus mile road trip went great!
I can see that, there is one hill around here that it struggles on a bit, but it is a long, very steep mountain.
Little engines revving out isn't that big a deal. 80 MPH is a typical cruising speed here on I95 on the east coast. My 15 Honda Fit is at ~3800 RPM at 80 in 6th gear and it can still get about 40 MPG on a steady cruise. Just drove it from DC to NYC and back this past weekend and averaged that. It doesn't mind it at all. Granted I change my oil at 3000 miles or less (direct injection), so my maintenance schedule is also far stricter than most People's.
I have a 2022 mirage, bought new, it is without a doubt the best vehicle I’ve ever had.
I agree, these cars rock
My uncle had a '79 AMC Concorde with the straoght six 232 ci and 4 spd manual. Made about 90 hp. Great on gas, even with a six (23-24mph).
That is impressive MPG considering how big that car was.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs
Yes, it fit 5 no problem. It was a tank. No power steering or brakes. Roll up windows. It was a great car and looked sharp, especially after i waxed it up.
I got a 23 a year ago put 34k on it in a year and have fallen in love with it the second best car i have ever had the first is my 02 taccoma which is just the best car ever built
You are not wrong on the Tacoma- The older generation is a beast
I love your channel, regular content +1, funny and good content +2, about motorcycles +5, great all together +5. 13/10 your channel
Thanks man!
The main issue with it is the CVT. Cant trade reliability in the long term for Gas Mileage. Good for a cheap car for sure, but thats an accident waiting to happen.
100% agreed
With my Mirage, I had a tank where I went 412 miles, and used 6.097 gallons of gas, giving me 67.57 MPG. But the average MPG over the past 347 days was 52.5 MPG, over a span of 25,200 miles.
I really like the car! (: Drive it all over. The only complaint I have is a rattle, I can't find it. It's only when the car is warm, and it comes from the front left, where the CVT is.
Your trunk is very clean for the age! Mine is all beat up already, it's a 2024.
The tank is 9.8 gallons, isn't it? I fill up every 3, or 4 days at 53 MPG. Sometimes 2 days.
Mine has a small rattle right over my head in the headliner that only acts up every once and a while. I can't figure out what's causing it.
I try hard to keep this car clean. It's my first new car and I was nearly 50 when I got it!
My normal fillup is 6.3 gallons.
Awsum honest review, thank you . I’m wondering how it drives in the snow
Not a Mitsubishi owner (not anymore, I used to have a 2000 Galant), but I own a 2015 Honda Fit and I've been a lover of cheap compacts and subcompacts for years. We need more honestly cheap cars that are simple and easy to service. Even Honda doesn't do that anymore, at least not in the US. Only Mitsubishi and Nissan still make unpretentious cars at a reasonable base price and both are cutting back on that.
I wish we had some of the cars that are available over seas. They are smaller and simple. That is what we need.
@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs I do too. Hell, I'd spec my cars without A/C if I could. I know that's extreme for most people, but I drove $500 beaters for years. And those basically never have working A/C, so I got so used to not having it that I just don't use it, even in my nice car where it works.
I have a Nissan Kicks, same transmission, and it also gets good gas mileage. My highest has been 48.5 MPG.
My wifes car can get 50+- hers is a 5 speed
I haven't owned one and I know it's a reliable vehicle!!!!
The older engine design really saved this one!
This would be perfect for me. I don't need super horse power, just something easy to maintain and the gas mileage too!
It would be perfect- just a basic car that will get you from point a to b
I'm researching used cars and a 2020 with 47k miles is looking like a good deal for me, I'm waiting for a transfer and check before I test drive it. My first car was actually a 98 Geo Metro and I've been stuck with too-big cars since, so to hear you say this was a modern Geo Metro was nice for me. (Mine was the super powerful *four* cylinder engine, but I'm sure I can get used to three.) I used to joke that my car had a turbo button, when I would turn off the air conditioner.
I have an 8 mile round trip commute every day, with maybe up to 15 on weekends, rarely getting into any highways, so I'm not looking for power.
Thanks for the review, I saw one other video that was bashing every little nitpicky thing left and right, and I was like, who cares about that kind of thing? Oh no, you can see visible screw holes in places, however would I survive?
For what you are doing, one of these would be perfect. At that rate of driving, you would go 2 months between fill ups.
Nice review! I'm a Mirage fan too! My only major gripe with buying a new 2024 Mirage nowadays is the price. Scotty Kilmer made a video 5 years ago about whether one should buy a brand new Mirage for 10k. The Mirage is a great buy at 10k or 12k or even 14k and you could buy it for those prices even 4-5 years ago aka pre-pandemic. Now you'll end up spending 20k out the door for a base new 2024 Mirage ES CVT and more if you want a fully loaded Mirage. At 20k, you start thinking, should I just spend a bit more money and buy a new Corolla or Civic instead?
It sucks what Hyperinflation has done to us. If a Mirage is 20K, I wonder what a corolla costs?
A Corolla out the door will be pushing 25k or more. Unfortunately, Toyota and especially Honda don't seem like they're what they used to be in terms of reliability. I think a new Mirage will last longer, and it is far easier to work on, since it's more of an old-school (10-15 years ago) car. I was out the door at 18.5k for my Mirage this year, not including 950 in tag tax title.
Only negative i see about this car is its Jatco CVT. I noticed that it is no longer available with a manual, plus it is discontinued after next year in the USA. I've seen a few used manuals on sale locally and they're asking for too much money. The US market is wide open for a nice subcompact, since they're just not available any longer.
I am hoping that I will not have issues with mine, but living in the mountains will put more wear and tear on it
About mines brand new back in 2014 as the 2015 model It's lasted me for last 10 years just regular maintenance nothing catastrophic best car money can buy
That is why these cars are so under rated for sure
@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs absolutely I'm a big fan of Mitsubishi I wish that they bring back the delica for the US market I would buy one in a heartbeat
Good luck with that cvt. My mom bought a brand new Nissan versa and it was never beaten, it was the sub compact and the transmission went out at 72,000 miles and the daughter in law had a sentra and the cvt went out on it around 75,000 to 80,000 miles. My moms would seem to jump at traffic lights and I took it in several times and they said there was nothing wrong that was when it had 8,000 miles the first time and several times up till around 25k. Ive has 2 prius's and never had that happen and never had any issues. I know they can't all be bad but I would keep up on the maintenance of them.
The issue with Nissan is weight. The versa is 700lbs heavier and the Sentra1000lbs more. The jatco CVT isn't rated for that weight, and Nissan knew it and used it anyway. That's why Nissan CVT issues are everywhere and the CVTs on Mirages last up to 200K.
Mitsubishi CVT is same nissan versa CVT transmission but it has a cooler attached to it which Nissan dosent
Does It Have All 4 Disc Brakes or Drums ???
Thanks For The Awesome Video.
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Disc/drum. Thanks!!
Bragging about a mirage is like bragging about a Yugo... I'm glad you got one of like the 10% that were actually put together well but I guarantee you if I went out and got one it would NOT be the same experience
I actually own two and both are great. I'll bet a dollar you own zero and have no idea of the build quality of the car. I'm a mechanic with over 30 years in the industry. I know a few things about reliable cars. Oh. and if you look at my Channel ID, you'll see I'm literally in front of a Yugo, so I know a few things about them as well.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs I've had enough experience with them to know I don't want one, and the fact you get so defensive over someone's opinion says a lot about how PERSONALLY you feel about the car.
@@chriscary4074 Your opinion is useless as a non-mechanic with no ownership history. Your just regurgitating paid reviewers talking points. I'm not defensive, just pointing out facts. I'll also point out another fact. The Yugo wasn't a bad car. It was a cheap car owned by cheap people. Lack of maintenance killed far more yugos than rust or poor quality workmanship.
If it wasn't for Jay Leno's jokes about the Yugo, the brand may have thrived here until we literally bombed the factory. The 1991 has Fuel injection and was quite a nice little car for the price.
You hv maintained it well sir!
Thank you, maintenance it key to all vehicles.
Thanks for sharing 😊 Mine turned 1 year old in May. Should I take it for a regular maintenance? The little wrench appeared on the screen.
Yes! it's due for an oil change and tire rotation.
I was looking at this car and honestly, the negative reviews took it out of consideration. I am regretting my choice now
Most owners absolutely love these cars, the ones who bash them just either don't understand them or think they are more than what they are (No a Lexus). Sorry that you are regretting your choice.
I borrowed my cousin's mirage, and yeah its so boring and interior is so bland generic...but I love the gas mileage it gives! Really fuel efficient. Cheap to maintain no fancy electronics to think of it breaks.....Another disadvantage of this car is the suspension especially at the back... It easily gets lowered if 2 big adults riding at the back. Overall its a nice car for daily commute, you will really save from its gas mileage. 60 mpg (highway).
Great local car for 30 mile or so range like my old Vibe (awesome cheap car )was, which is about 95% of my driving. I'd be nervous driving 900 miles on 95 , trying to merge onto the highway at 75 mph is not fun... I rented a Sentra years ago, scary but otherwise ok...Elantra was ok too, the Corolla was much quicker 30-70 mph though. Finally bought a 21 Corolla hybrid for traveling, love it, rentals got too high , just dead money.
I have driven this to PA many times before on I81 with no issues with merging. It is great on gas to boot.
It's the tyre width that is a problem, when I rented one had to come to a crawl or else it would screech and understeer, dangerous on hwy junctions where you had to slow to 60kp/h in a 100 zone on the slightest of bends or the car would under steer, factory tyres as it was new. The CVT model is far worse, I returned it for a manual. Couldn't wait to get my Skoda Fabia back 52-56 mpg US converted from l/100km plus Turbo 1.2 manual.
Were the tires worn out? I haven't had that issue with either of mine.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs Car was just delivered as this was 2013, it had less than 1000km on it, my Skoda was a 2012 while they had my car I had a week with a manual mirage, good car, but the 2 things that I didnt like were the tyres and no door hinge locks so the door was like a beetle from 1938. Also there is a guy that takes these apart, must have a fleet and they get piston skirt scars hence the rattle at higher mileage 500k, My Nissan had 500k and had zero piston wear but that was a SR20DE. I wish they kept selling the mirage in Australia but it didn't pass safety regulations for 2023. The car is fine for it's price range, it started at 13k when it came out and by the time it ended the price went up to nearly 20k, I would pay no more than 14k.
Oh, you were saying cVt transmission. My tin ears heard cBt. I was like, am I going to have to look up a third definition for that? Relieved.
Knowing an engineer, they are probably working on one.
I would make this a single passenger vehicle. move the driver seat to the middle. replace the back seat with more fuel tank and cargo room. it would be the ultimate courrier car and single person's commuter.
That is a cool idea!
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs make it happen Eric.😁
I have thought that these were good little cars for a long time. I won't lie I'm not a fan of the CVT transmission (I'm glad that you are having good luck with yours but I still don't trust them), however a 5-speed manual in that car would make it absolutely perfect.
I have to say that I like the mid-cycle refresh more than the current styling but I like both more than the original styling. Lastly, I would urge you to consider replacing your spark plugs. They are incredibly easy to do on these. My neighbor has one and I did the plugs for him in about 15 minutes. The has been great and the engine runs like a top. I would just urge you to do the spark plugs because worn spark plugs put a lot of strain on the ignition coils and can cause them to fail.
EDIT: I got you confused with somebody else that has 150,000 me on their Mirage and that's why I was urging you to do your spark plugs. I would recommend you do them at 80,000 to 100,000 MI. You don't need to do them now!
Got it!
I got mine in January, great little car. What brand seat covers did you say? I want to get those. They look nice.
They are Inch Empire, I got them off of Amazon
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs thanks!
You should try the ultra racing rear sway bar. It’s expensive but it turns it from a car that handles like a sponge… to a car that handles like a car. One of the best mods you can make on this car.
It's got one! I made a video on it.
Nice little car. With that said you really shouldn't have any problems with only 29k on it.
I hope for that as well. Maintenance will be key to keeping it running smooth
I wonder how long parts will be available. Many years of course, but if we're trying to keep it going another 30 years ... Any thoughts on which parts one ought to hoard up on?
I think the part should be available for a while. These cars have quite a following overseas and Mitsubishi is a main manufacturer of many other automotive companies parts.
If you want to stock up- maybe the common use items like brakes and oil filters- Always good to have on hand
if you have a 5 speed, i'd get a clutch cable.. if you plan on driving it 50,000 miles or more from now... perhaps an entire clutch kit too... if you have a CVT i wouldn't worry about part availability.
It's the best bang for your buck car cheaper than most stuff from gm or Chrysler and twice as reliable
Agreed! Still love ours for sure.
No wonder nothing has gone wrong. Any car will do well with so few miles...😮
Not exactly a true statement- I have read about many new Ford Broncos that need new engines after only 1500 miles. New Toyota Tundras that have the same kind of engine failure with the new model year, and don't forget all the Stilanits brand cars that have to be towed back to the deal for this and that....
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs My apolgies, excluding recalls...
well mine is 10 years with 80kms odo, very few of the oem parts have been replaced only the clutch cable, brake pads and shoe, tires and fuel filter and thats it no other oem parts have been replaced.
great FC of the Mirage cant compare to any other cars! Mirage FTW!
Your experience is why these cars are the best- Reliable and cheap to own. I really wish people would just stop bashing them
You know other similar cars like the Toyota Yaris got similar criticism from the press. They miss the point of this type of vehicle. Now I am not a fan of CVT but with manual transmission I think it would be good. Maybe with 30,000 mile fluid changes the CVT might last 150,000 miles before it conks out? But that really isn’t long enough in today’s world. I Still find this to be an acceptable small car for what it is designed to do. Sports car snobs in the press won’t appreciate it. Any record of someone getting 300,000+ miles out of one of these with the CVT given 30,000 mile fluid changes and gentle driving? These are still light years ahead of a Chevette or Cavalier. A bit like stone knives and bear skins next to this car.
I agree with the bashing, this car is a commuter car, nothing fancy and that is just fine with me. All the cool gadgets and comforts just add to the cost of the vehicle and those features tend to break and are expensive to fix
Thank goodness you got rid of your old Trabant 601 before. Your previous best car. 😁
I've owned over 50 cars. Everything from Yugo GV"s to Lexus LS400. This is the best car of the bunch. I've also been working on cars professionally since 1993. I find the design to be simple and nearly perfect. A fact I can't say about many cars.
So is the mirage G4 as reliable as a Corolla! I have 2017 MIRAGE G4 142k i want to upgrade to a eclipse cross , maybe a newer mirage G4 or a Honda sport! But I am confused 🤔 what to get yet
Some of the newer Toyotas are not as reliable as expected. I drove the G4 before and I was not as happy with it. I have had a few Mitsubishi's and have been very happy with them
🙂 cute, looks like a Chevy Aveo and some other Chevy Models, or a Toyota Yaris, or Chevy Metro Suzuki Swift or Honda Fit. I would get this with either a 3 cylinder or 4 cyclinder plan gas engine, with a 5speed manual transmission, and your car needs Alloy Wheels, but I like it
I like the looks of all those cars- I looked at getting different rims but I have not got around to it.
This guy must work for Mitsubishi. I would expect a car with less than 30,000 miles to be holding up just fine. Let's see if he is saying that after 100,000 miles. Also, I fill up my tank from E twice a week. It's better for your to not let gas sit in your tank and get old.
No, I work for myself. Over the years however I worked for Volvo, Lexus, Toyota and Subaru. You'd think that any car should make 30K without issues, but you'd be very wrong. Many S80's returned to the dealer on the hook with less than 100 miles. Toyota's new turbo 6 is self destructing in less than 10K, Don't even get me started on the new Ford Bronco. 1500 miles per engine for a 100K car? Sure!
Sadly the era of reliable cars and motors ended with the most recent CAFE standards forcing makers to use low tension oil rings.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs Yes, all cars have issues, some more than others, especially when it comes to manufacturers incorporating new technologies into their vehicles or when brand new models come out. What most people want in terms of reliability is how many miles one could put on a car after the break-in period and before it ends up in the scrap pile. If you want to show off the reliability of this one example of this car, get some miles on it. If it makes it to 200,000 without much issues, then I would be impressed. For an example, my dad's 2011 Kia Rio (another simple economy car) hit 229,000 with just very basic maintenance prior to him plowing into a 6 point buck at 60 mph. That was impressive. I don't think anyone cares that you are still running the original light bulbs in a 5 or 6 year old garage queen with less than 30,000 miles.
Any problems with the CVT?
I thought that they used the same trans as Nissan
No issues. Yes and no to the transmission. Yes, it's a Jatco transmission, but it has a transmission cooler installed from the factory. Also that transmission is rated to 2000lbs. And the Nissan cars that use them come in over 3000lbs. Nissan ignored the warnings and paid the price.
In the Mirage, they commonly last over 200K without issues if you follow the service schedule.
People think these kinds of cars are stripped down, with no amenities......When I was a kid, power windows were an add on....a/c was an add on....a radio was an add on! And these cars ride & handle like a race car, compared to cars from 40 yrats ago! Younger people today have no idea how good they have it.....plus, cars are so expensive today partly because of all the add on nonsense you dont need.
I agree with this comment 10000%- All those fancy features are quick to break and expensive to repair. Then people complain that their car payment is over $900 a month. That is a mortgage payment to me
I had the misfortune of having a Mitsubishi Mirage as a rental for two months. I HATED that car. The absolute worst car ever. For the same price a used toyata or honda will be much better car.
Everything went wrong on that car. The brakes inspire moments of prayer, fireflies put out more light than the headlights, driving on the highway will be a moment to reflect on the merits of driving much slower on surface streets and will make a athiest ask for God's protection while riding in the car. In short, if you get in this car, make sure you have a will in place before you get in. Plus its UGLY and a chick repellant.
2:46 when you respect car, car respects you…
Exactly
Could you tell me where I could get those seat covers as well! They do look great dont they?
Sure : amzn.to/4f4Fd8r
How often should the cvt transmission be flushed? Every 20k Miles?
I recommend it at every 20K. Mitsubishi says 40K.
You cant go wrong with cars made in Japan I have a 2016 corrola which i bought in 2016 with 20k miles all I had to do is change front brakes on it 2 weeks ago it has 80k on it now and ofcourse all regular maintenance stuff but I feel my corrola is underpowered but hey great mpg
Corollas are great cars- I am glad to hear that it is doing so well and not needing much upkeep
Mirage is NOT made in Japan; it's Thailand
@@richardepstein3494good point I wrote it down in my notes I will never forget
853,828 on my 2012 Hyundai Elantra herre Original engine. Most don't last. May replace it with this when it goes. How is it in the snow?
Whoah !!!!! That’s amazing
If it makes it to a million ,, you need to contact Hyundai upper management for some publicity !! Maybe they offer you a huge discount on a new one
@@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee that's the hope. Someone already did that
Holy cow, that should tell some about doing maintenance really does pay off! I am super impressed with that mileage.
@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs on advice of my mechanic, I've been using 15w40 diesel oil since 300,000 miles. Transmission lasted until 612k, but I only did I think three or four fluid changes.
@@DonnieDarko727 3 Or 4 transmission fluid changes isn't that much for those miles! Shouldn't you do it every 50,000, if not sooner?
I have a 2019 5spd and I love May car and ship viclcle
We drove my wife's 5 speed yesterday on a 4 hour drive and it averaged 50.6MPG !!