Howdy from Pensacola Florida

[Zxit]

You're right, the Mirage CVT stole the crown from the Scion IQ for best non-hybrid mileage. 40 vs. 37 (combined). (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/33637.shtml) The IQ is now tied with the manual Mirage though.

The Fiesta 1.0 is also rated equal to the manual Mirage in combined mileage (37), but with higher highway (45) and lower city (32). (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....n=sbs&id=34468)

See also: 2014 Mirage 1.2 vs. Ford Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost - which has better mileage/fuel economy?

That's quite the selection of cars you've had! I just sold my Honda hybrid this summer -- a 1st generation Insight, manual, which was good for 100 MPG (US) (2.4 L/100 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) in modified form on a flat road. Amazing vehicle.

Enjoy your drive -- looking forward to your results.

I use to post links back in the day. MetroMPG you do very good work. I remember reading on a Insight Yahoo group site back in the day "2003" someone reporting getting 100mpg and a friend of mine said, "was you doing 25mph all the time?" LoL! Those where the days. Like I said, you do good work. "links"

A preliminary mpg gas figure I got from driving on I10 here in Florida was 43.1 mpg with the Mirage. But I will need to fill up two more times to get an average.
The next test will be country driving. Then city.
I did not run the air conditioner and drove at a steady 68mph.

Geo, keep up the good work.

Keeping the faith.

-Zxit

[ShiroMirage]

I would say it is taller to accommodate the cup holder for the back seat. I was lucky that my armrest fit so nicely. So ends the problem of looking for one.

This isn't OEM? I think it looks better. Where did you get it from?

Also, congrats on your new Mirage. =]
I know you're gonna love it.

[socal6g]

what year was the honda crv? ive seen some online go for over 300. I wonder if this universal would fit http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Gray-Lea...62090b&vxp=mtr


is this the same one you bought? zxit http://www.zetaproducts.net/11-honda...e-armrest.aspx

[Zxit]

what year was the honda crv? ive seen some online go for over 300. I wonder if this universal would fit http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Gray-Lea...62090b&vxp=mtr


is this the same one you bought? zxit http://www.zetaproducts.net/11-honda...e-armrest.aspx

Yes indeed that is the one.

Keep the Faith!

-Zxit

[Zxit]

This isn't OEM? I think it looks better. Where did you get it from?

Also, congrats on your new Mirage. =]
I know you're gonna love it.

It's not OEM, so buy at your own risk. LoL! See Socal6g's link.

It's my belief to find the car that will bring a smile on my face and so far this one is passing with flying colors.

Shiro I think I will call my car "Xit" after me but shorter.

Keep the Mirage Faith.

-Zxit

[Zxit]

As I said I would report my gas mpg findings here.

Avg. mpg after 3 fill-ups for the 2014 Mitsu. Mirage LE CVT...

1. 43.1 mpg
2. 41.4 mpg
3. 40 mpg

AVG.= 41.5 mpg

This is a steady 68 MPH on the HWY.

Keep the Faith.

-Zxit

[Daox]

Very nice Zxit. Thanks for sharing!

Do you have any plans to modify it at all to get better mileage? A partial grill block could probably get you an extra mpg or two.

[Zxit]

Very nice Zxit. Thanks for sharing!

Do you have any plans to modify it at all to get better mileage? A partial grill block could probably get you an extra mpg or two.

Quick response...

If I could I would make a hybrid out of it. What I have done though is increase air in the tires from 35 to 38lbs all around this helps mpg and cornering stability. Thus far the car has way passed my expectations.

A thought, what is a car worth after 10 years and 100K + miles. I expect a good Japanese car will give back more than we spend on it.

I have owned a Scion IQ and Toyota has parts for it that I found useful located here...


Scionpartspeople

http://scionpartspeople.scionofpuyal...roduct/iQ/2012


I added the sway bar. I also had to add a cruise control. "ROSTRA" from the

Cruise Control People

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/mitsubishi/



TRD you know what that means. MRD would be a good idea as well.

Keep the Faith.

-Zxit

[MetroMPG]

Quick response...I also had to add a cruise control. "ROSTRA" from the

Cruise Control People

http://www.thecruisecontrolstore.com/mitsubishi/

Cool!

Zxit, Would you mind starting a new thread with details about your cruise control installation? I'm certain there will be more owners wanting to know about this. (And a dedicated thread will be easier to find.)

[Zxit]

Cool!

Zxit, Would you mind starting a new thread with details about your cruise control installation? I'm certain there will be more owners wanting to know about this. (And a dedicated thread will be easier to find.)

Sorry if I did not make it clear. I added the cruise control to the Scion IQ. The Mirage had one already. That made me happy.

MetroMPG, if you are interested in that which I doubt. A fly-by-wire cruise is straight forward and the directions to installing one comes with the kit.

I guess I will get back to writing some checks. Merry Christmas. LoL!

Keep the Faith!

-Zxit