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Yesterday,
08:29 PM
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I was going to let it go. I went and did the math and saw 21 mpg too. I have to believe that if it is actually achieving that as a daily driver, it...
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Yesterday,
12:32 PM
7milesout
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P0421 code
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Again I question: 1) Does the car otherwise run good? 2) Do you have to do emissions testing or inspection where you live? 3) Can you just ignore...
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05-30-2023,
03:16 PM
MetroMPG
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Nice work, foama!! Again I have the 1.0L envy. (I really should put my 98 Firefly back on the road. Or sell it. Haven't driven it for 4 or 5...
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05-30-2023,
02:11 PM
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My new personal best MPG
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Me too! That extra 9 hp our 1.2L cars have is just for showing off and hot rodding.
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05-30-2023,
01:58 PM
7milesout
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2022 Mitsubishi ES (Garage entry)
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Mirage Garage Discussion
Agreed. It's not just the wheel covers. All the black (wheels / wheel covers, tires, etc) blend nicely with the tinted windows. One smooth looking...
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05-30-2023,
01:56 PM
7milesout
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What did you do to your Mirage today?
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Why is it blue Mirages are just all around more badass than other colors? I'll admit, the Dirk Diggler green color is probably cooler, but for some...
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05-30-2023,
01:49 PM
7milesout
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P0421 code
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A brand of carburetor.
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05-30-2023,
01:46 PM
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Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating...
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My utility trailer is a 5'x10'. That size seems about optimal. Narrow enough to fit through a standard double gate. Wide enough to haul most...
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71 replies | 5762 view(s)
05-30-2023,
01:19 PM
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Money.com Best autos of 2023 includes Mirage & Outlander PHEV
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Mirage / Space Star News
I agree with all that but number 3. I think it would wind up with increased mpg. But at what cost? It wouldn't be worth it (to me) for all the...
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05-29-2023,
12:04 PM
MetroMPG
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Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui
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Mirage Garage Discussion
Epic Mirage trip! Thanks for posting & alerting me in the other thread! I'd love to get me one of those. Have no need for it, but I always...
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135 replies | 14451 view(s)
05-26-2023,
05:14 PM
MetroMPG
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Money.com Best autos of 2023 includes Mirage & Outlander PHEV
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Mirage / Space Star News
I missed your story about last weekend! Link? Yeah, big power bump - it's now ~200 vs ~120 in the last gen. That's gas only. The PHEV is...
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14 replies | 967 view(s)
05-26-2023,
04:57 PM
MetroMPG
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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I will duct tape a leaded weight to the shift knob and evaluate!
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05-26-2023,
02:51 PM
7milesout
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2015 CVT repaired with 271k
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Technical Discussion
Slip someone a hundred dollar bill...
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05-26-2023,
02:49 PM
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Money.com Best autos of 2023 includes Mirage & Outlander PHEV
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As I understand the wankel in the new Mazda PHEV will have no direct connection to the drivetrain. But I may have misunderstood.
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14 replies | 967 view(s)
05-26-2023,
01:35 PM
MetroMPG
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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BigMW: Correction due to faulty memory (mine!) I ended up not being able to find MTL in any local parts stores. You can order it online &...
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1964 replies | 906490 view(s)
05-26-2023,
01:20 PM
MetroMPG
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Money.com Best autos of 2023 includes Mirage & Outlander PHEV
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Unfortunately, dspace9, a PHEV Mirage would cost about 2x the usual cost of an ICE-only Mirage. A $35k Mirage is probably a non-starter (pun so...
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14 replies | 967 view(s)
05-26-2023,
12:51 PM
7milesout
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Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating...
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I just finished looking (online) at brand new pickup trucks. I just like to be aware of what's out there. Limited my search to full size pickup...
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71 replies | 5762 view(s)
05-25-2023,
07:42 PM
7milesout
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Money.com Best autos of 2023 includes Mirage & Outlander PHEV
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Mirage / Space Star News
Does a plug-in hybrid also attempt to keep itself charged, like a Prius? In my experience, I don't think they do. The Volt was a plug in type...
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05-25-2023,
05:17 PM
7milesout
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2015 CVT repaired with 271k
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Technical Discussion
Real smart. And good for you! Spend your money on more important things! I suggest investing in liquor and hookers. Blow whatever is left on...
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13 replies | 792 view(s)
05-25-2023,
05:14 PM
7milesout
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Cheap adaptable batteries for Mirage
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Technical Discussion
If that tractor battery is cute and small enough, an interesting thought is ... why buy 1 when you can buy 2 at twice the price? Hook them up...
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8 replies | 426 view(s)
05-25-2023,
05:00 PM
7milesout
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P0421 code
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Engines & Transmissions
AFR gauge is unbelievably useful. It's like cheating. If the guy who gave me the Scamp would have ever had an AFR gauge, he would have been in...
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05-25-2023,
04:56 PM
7milesout
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Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui
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Mirage Garage Discussion
;) Tata ... I get it. :o
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135 replies | 14451 view(s)
05-25-2023,
04:08 PM
MetroMPG
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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I should have said: maybe a bigger benefit to Mirages in cold climates. Winter shifting improved more than summer.
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05-25-2023,
03:27 PM
7milesout
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Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui
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Mirage Garage Discussion
Fummins - As much as you loaded down that car, perhaps a lightweight utility trailer might have offered some benefits. I'm sure there would be...
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135 replies | 14451 view(s)
05-25-2023,
01:44 PM
MetroMPG
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds
Biggest improvement for me was switching the OEM trans oil to Redline MTL.
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1964 replies | 906490 view(s)
05-25-2023,
01:34 PM
7milesout
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Cheap adaptable batteries for Mirage
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Technical Discussion
Wally - It's worth a try I spose. IIRC, our OEM battery has I think about 330 CCA. You'd be cutting that in half with the lawn tractor battery. ...
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8 replies | 426 view(s)
05-25-2023,
01:22 PM
7milesout
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P0421 code
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It's spelled Holley, so maybe it sounds a bit more innocent! :D I bought Edelbrock's latest greatest AVS2 (1905) with annular boosters (on sale...
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86 replies | 4876 view(s)
05-25-2023,
01:02 PM
7milesout
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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Yes, please do. Anything to make this car shift just a bit slicker would be nice.
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1964 replies | 906490 view(s)
05-25-2023,
12:57 PM
7milesout
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Fog lights
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Technical Discussion
Mazda makes good vehicles. They're not Toyotas, but they're better than Hyundai-Kia. I'm blessed. I'm back up to 10 vehicles (one is for sale). 3...
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24 replies | 1556 view(s)
05-25-2023,
12:54 PM
MetroMPG
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Car Loan Rates these days, what is a good rate going into 2021??
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Valuable keywords in the thread title to try to associate with their spammy links. Spammer de-spamified!
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