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    TTAC 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT review: Frugal Meets Frivolous

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    TTAC gives a surprisingly grounded review of the car. A breath of fresh air, following a run of almost hysterical recent reviews of the car from some other "enthusiast" sites.

    I don't think anybody would disagree with the reviewer's opening point, that being:

    At full MSRP, it's pretty hard to make a case for the GT (the reviewer calls it "a joke"). But in base 5-speed form, the car is a compelling proposition.

    Overall:

    ... it’s a good car for the right person. [...] For someone needing a reliable, efficient commuter on a budget, with the assurance of a 10-year powertrain warranty, the base Mirage is hard to beat.

    [...]

    Cheap and cheerful is a heritage to which Mitsubishi can subscribe.... the Mirage can rightfully claim a place as another good car from a storied marque.
    Read the full review (sure to generate interesting commentary from the "best & brightest"):

    2017 Mitsubishi Mirage GT Review – Frugal Meets Frivolous


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    TTAC gave the car a fair review? I'm speechless.
    Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block

    Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100

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    I will admit the balanced take on it caught me by surprise. Several other writers at TTAC seem to gleefully rag on the car.

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    At the current price level, just build your own GT...

    Buy an ES 5-speed with rebates, bolt on your own aftermarket 15" wheels/tires, and spend $1500 on some quality car audio. This is what I did and it's working out just fine.

    Interesting note about the author of that article. If you read the comments, he's not a small individual...

    I’m not small. 6’4″, 33″ inseam, 260 pounds or so.

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    To make an SE to a GT,

    You just need to 15" OEM Wheel and Tire and somehow swap the connect the HID Headlight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wmo168 View Post
    To make an SE to a GT,

    You just need to 15" OEM Wheel and Tire and somehow swap the connect the HID Headlight.
    And add seat heaters also.

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    Quote Originally Posted by inuvik View Post
    And add seat heaters also.
    Yep, that's Grand Touring alright.
    Last edited by Eggman; 03-04-2017 at 02:17 PM.

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    When I started reading the article and saw how neutral it was, I checked the author and wasn't surprised that it was not Tim Caine. He isn't a fan of the Mirage.

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    15" wheels, fog lamps, and a manual with a stock ES makes a better GT in my opinion. This is what I am striving for on mine. If I ever see a GT in a boneyard, you bet all the piano black trim is coming with me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranny View Post
    When I started reading the article and saw how neutral it was, I checked the author and wasn't surprised that it was not Tim Caine. He isn't a fan of the Mirage.
    Neither is editor Mark Stephenson.


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