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    Quote Originally Posted by 3dplane View Post
    Thanks! No I have not had any new Mirages on the alignment rack but I saw a G4 with around 20K miles on it with the fancy larger
    wheels on it (that they come with) and it was ready for tires. Which tells me about it's alignment.

    Also my co-worker had a 2015 mirage on the alignment rack aaaaaand it was out on the right rear like all the rest I've ever seen.

    Eggman! Can't believe you took an i-car for a test drive and did not fall in love with it lol! Not sure where to write about the i-MiEV
    but without trying to hijack the thread I will say I absolutely love that thing and it turns out very useful as a truck for hauling things like
    my concrete mixing ( rough and bulky) wheel barrow, up to 6 bags of 80 lbs concrete (like it is not even back there), 10 foot 4x4
    posts (could not close the hatch on those of course) etc. So even with it's wimpy range I wish I would've found out sooner how
    cheap the used ones are and got one already. Gotta have a thick skin though because people will hate on it based on the looks,
    then they find out it's yours and apologize I get a kick out that though! ( macho first,functionality never matters to most).

    Otlander sports, like the Mirage in my experience that I see coming in to the shop are mostly customer induced issues.
    The only issue we have seen were around 2015 with the then new CVT 8 transmissions were failing but I think they worked the
    bugs out for the later models! Worth buying new because of the first/original owner warranty you get plus the price difference between new and used were not that great!
    Sorry for the hijack!
    I'd love to hear more about the elec. Car with pics in it's own thread!!! I think we all would when you have time.

    I'd drive one of those for sure. Super rare and cool and my commute is only 7mi each way



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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Do you have a link to the one people use on mirages? I could plug it in nightly as I park in the garage
    http://mirageforum.com/forum/showthr...r-Installation

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    I used to keep track of some of the cars' mileage when I'd do oil changes. The best I saw was a 17' cvt that kept getting a consistent 5.1l/100kms/46mpg according to the trip B. It seems pretty good for a company owned delivery car.
    Mirage videos:

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)


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    Pretty good, especially if that's 4 seasons.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Pryme View Post
    Do you have a link to the one people use on mirages? I could plug it in nightly as I park in the garage
    There's three I know of.

    Mitsubish MZ314528 (sorry, I don't have a link...)
    ZeroStart 3100111 - it's what I'm using.
    Kats 11812

    Edit:
    1. I plug mine in roughly 90 minutes before I leave for work. Any more is a waste of electricity as the motor won't get much hotter.
    2. I use mine year-round.
    3. I would also consider/recommend an oil pan heater pad.
    Last edited by Eggman; 11-30-2017 at 01:29 AM.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)


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    I was sooo close when I had my loaned Mirage from Mitsu... Sadly, just not quite there. 49.0 mpg.
    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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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)


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    49 rounds to 50, doesn't it?

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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    I've gotten over 50 on a tank many times, but my lifetime average so far is 48.1 according to fuelly. My best tank was 55.4mpg, which I achieved when taking the scenic route home from Missouri. I usually try to drive 55mph unless I'm on a long trip, then I'll go 70, but I had time and purposely tried for that one! My Mirage is too precious to drive in winter yet so I don't have that working against my average.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 48.3 mpg (US) ... 20.5 km/L ... 4.9 L/100 km ... 57.9 mpg (Imp)


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    Hello spork. Long time no see.

    What do you use for winter - a Metro?

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)


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    Nice going, spork.

    I'm the same: usually take the scenic route at laid back cruising speeds unless going on a longer trip.

    Quote Originally Posted by spork View Post
    My Mirage is too precious to drive in winter yet so I don't have that working against my average.
    Yup. Avoiding freezing weather makes a huge difference.


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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