Just asked Mitsu Canada for a Mirage to review... Update: it's a go!

**MetroMPG** · 04-04-2014, 12:04 AM

@RedDE: I think getting Mitsu involved with the forum in some way isn't a bad idea. I've seen other boards where company reps monitor things to offer service & warranty advice, or answer general questions.

@CLARK: thanks! I hope I don't get a lemon too! I don't think I will. If you're referring to the unhappy Australian who posted here about fuel economy being lower than the gov. rating, I think it's probably not the car.

That's pretty much what Mitsuman said, and I agree.

@kalifornia: Yeah, no pressure!

The rally is on the weekend in the middle of my 2 weeks with the car, so I'll have some time to get used to it. I also still have to line up a navigator. That's very important. A navigation mistake can flush your chances of a top-3 finish, even if you have the best MPG. (Ask me how I know.) Aside from that, I also plan to do a few simple non-permanent mods to the car to help it out a little. Mostly aero stuff like the drivers did for the Vegas-LA competition. No, I don't think Montreal represents the "world series" of economy runs. More like the Olympics! I'm kidding. They're all different in their own ways.

@Ares: if you're happy, that's what matters. I bet it's better than the mileage you were getting from your Kia.

**kalifornia** · 05-24-2014, 01:50 PM

Sir, Are you prepared for the most important motoring experience in motoring experience history? full update please

**MetroMPG** · 05-24-2014, 04:45 PM

I am SO prepared for an historic motoring experience history.

Pick it up 1 week from today! (I won't lie: am actually genuinely excited.)

**M-88** · 05-25-2014, 01:08 AM

Can you get videos of just driving it around? Like winding road magazine?

**MetroMPG** · 05-25-2014, 01:33 AM

You mean like the point-of-view GoPro type video? Sure.

**M-88** · 05-25-2014, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

You mean like the point-of-view GoPro type video? Sure.

Thanks

**kalifornia** · 05-25-2014, 11:39 PM

got a co driver?

**MetroMPG** · 05-26-2014, 05:52 PM

For the Montreal fuel economy rally? Yup. Fortunately it's the same guy I've driven with and navigated for before. We should do OK.

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Update!

Red, base model Mirage confirmed for pickup this weekend. Base = "ES" trim in Canada. The major difference from the U.S. is a bit lower starting price, and no air conditioning. (In Canada, you have to get the uplevel SE trm to get air.)