Canadian Press article about Mirage, last sub $20k new car

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The article points to many complaints about the new car market we all complain about on the forum, namely the ridiculous prices for any new car, the lack of real econo-boxes on sale today, etc. Worth a read.

Interesting statistic they mention, is that besides the fact that the Mirage is the last new car you can get for under $20k, there are like 30+ cars for sale that go for over $100,000... and in 2018, the number of $100k+ club was 1/3 of that.

Honestly, when I see the list price of a Jeep Grand Wagoneer, I think, that's a lot more than my first house cost! And it's not gonna rust out eventually lol.


Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/tops...671092d95&ei=7

[Top_Fuel]

Wasn't there some cheap Nissan model sold in Canada?

We still have this choice in the US...which is less expensive than a Mirage and it has a manual transmission...




I see that my local newspaper just picked up this story from the AP...which is fake news in the US.






edit - A Kio Rio is also less than $20,000 in the US.

[Mark]

Wasn't there some cheap Nissan model sold in Canada?


Nissan Micra in Canada had a very basic trim level that was under $11,000 I believe.

[Wallythacker]

Wasn't there some cheap Nissan model sold in Canada?


Nissan Micra in Canada had a very basic trim level that was under $11,000 I believe.

Last Micras I recall were about $13k basic build in 2016. I nearly bought one.

[Mark]

Last Micras I recall were about $13k basic build in 2016. I nearly bought one.

I thought the Micra was a pretty nice car, but the mpg rating was not impressive for a small car. One forum member owned both a Mirage & Micra (Nickels I believe).

A Mirage powertrain in a Micra body would have been appealing to me. I had the impression that the Nissan Micra handled much better on the highway.

[mirthmobile]

I work for a Mitsubishi dealer and we've been emailed letting us know that despite the article(s), we're still selling the Mirage for the foreseeable future.

[Mark]

I work for a Mitsubishi dealer and we've been emailed letting us know that despite the article(s), we're still selling the Mirage for the foreseeable future.

Unless something replaces it, I don't see a reason to drop it. Having said that, sales have tanked last time I looked at the numbers. A Mirage has to be priced right to remain attractive to buyers (who may look at used cars as an alternative).

It's either that or we just really hate small, economy cars here. That could be the case, but I can't relate to that thinking.

[defensivetackle99]

Unless something replaces it, I don't see a reason to drop it. Having said that, sales have tanked last time I looked at the numbers. A Mirage has to be priced right to remain attractive to buyers (who may look at used cars as an alternative).

It's either that or we just really hate small, economy cars here. That could be the case, but I can't relate to that thinking.

Too bad Mitsu 100% stopped offering manufacture discount for the Mirage/G4 just to help strengthen the sale and their brand. It had tremendously made a difference for shoppers like you, me, and such.and now…nada. I don’t buy that they aren’t building Mirage enough to meet demands when they fail to realize that discount offers is their DNA in shoppers mind…like JcPenny for example historically known for offering coupon to the customers! WB does that strategy as they have over 20 mirages on their lot and it had works, at least for you, me, and someone else.

[Mark]

Too bad Mitsu 100% stopped offering manufacture discount for the Mirage/G4 just to help strengthen the sale and their brand. It had tremendously made a difference for shoppers like you, me, and such.and now…nada. I don’t buy that they aren’t building Mirage enough to meet demands when they fail to realize that discount offers is their DNA in shoppers mind…like JcPenny for example historically known for offering coupon to the customers! WB does that strategy as they have over 20 mirages on their lot and it had works, at least for you, me, and someone else.

Most Mitsubishi dealers suck, and that doesn't help their cause. I think a base model that started @ $12,000 would seem more attractive. Offer a few upper trim levels that load up features some can't live without & have those top out at about $15,000. I think that is a realistic value for these cars.

Before someone jumps all over me over this. These cars were selling for $7,500-$9,500 (ES manual) when the updated 2017 models came out. It wasn't a one day sale either. I was tempted for most of the year, until I broke down & bought one in October.

That was a shockingly good price for back then. I think $12,000-15,000 would be seen as a shockingly better price today. Speaking for myself, I'd rather buy used than pay over $10,000 for a Mirage, but a new $12,000 manual would still tempt me in today's market.

[defensivetackle99]

Most Mitsubishi dealers suck, and that doesn't help their cause. I think a base model that started @ $12,000 would seem more attractive. Offer a few upper trim levels that load up features some can't live without & have those top out at about $15,000. I think that is a realistic value for these cars.

Before someone jumps all over me over this. These cars were selling for $7,500-$9,500 (ES manual) when the updated 2017 models came out. It wasn't a one day sale either. I was tempted for most of the year, until I broke down & bought one in October.

That was a shockingly good price for back then. I think $12,000-15,000 would be seen as a shockingly better price today. Speaking for myself, I'd rather buy used than pay over $10,000 for a Mirage, but a new $12,000 manual would still tempt me in today's market.

I see. If your Mirage, hypothetically speaking, ever get totaled today, what would be your next replacement?