Originally Posted by
IwantaMirage
I think it is worth the extra $ for a Toyota, you get so much more for the money. You get not just the quality of the vehicle and components/equipment but you also get a much better resale value!
Sadly the Mirage value drops very very quickly. Mitsubishi does win in the length of warranty department though, if the dealer is willing to honor it...
This is subjective promotion.
Regarding receiving 'more for the money' I don't want a heavier vehicle that will burn more petroleum and cost more to operate.
Regarding resale value, I bought my Mirage with the intent of driving it as long as I can. Selling any vehicle after a relatively short period of time will certainly lock in depreciation losses compared to driving it and making it last. With any vehicle purchase, depreciation is a factor but not as big a factor with the Mirage.
Regarding vehicle & component quality, I've seen some pretty cheap materials on Toyotas. So far, the Mirage has been a very reliable car for many forum members here. I don't recall any reports of someone getting stranded due to reliability. And don't forget Toyota's unintended acceleration problems of the recent past. Toyota's reliability reputation isn't as golden as some would make it out to be.
I don't understand - if you want a Mirage, why promote Toyotas?
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