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Thread: Old Grey :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry)

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    Old Grey
    2015
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    Mirage DE
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    5-speed MT

    Purchased 14 February 2015

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    Sony AVX-100 android auto head unit. Factory component speakers and a hatch mounted 8" sub.

    VW beetle rear coil springs.

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    MB 15x6.5

    195/60R15 Arizonian cheapo All Season tires

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    Welcome!!!!!!!
    hello from bluejellybean

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 38.4 mpg (US) ... 16.3 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.1 mpg (Imp)


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    Congrats!!!!

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    Thank you for the warm welcome. So far I absolutely love the car. I really wanted the VW Golf Launch edition, but between finances and the unpleasant clutch feel in the VW, I decided on the little mirage. With less than 200 miles of driving it I can't say there is anything to dislike about it.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 38.6 mpg (US) ... 16.4 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.4 mpg (Imp)


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    "BecauseRaceCar" - ha - great username. Welcome & congrats on getting your Mirage.

    Feel free to post a pic in your garage ... otherwise we see this in the garage index...

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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 will try to get a picture up soon. It is as base as a base model can get, so the image you see is actually more entertaining.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 38.6 mpg (US) ... 16.4 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.4 mpg (Imp)


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    After 4 years of ownership I still enjoy the little fuel sipper. I am still running the VW Beetle rear springs with absolutely no regrets.

    I have installed a 2-channel amplifier and single channel class d amplifier under the dash to retain the factory undesirable stereo look. It is amazing what a good amplifier can do for the factory speakers. I have a 12" polk audio sub that is definitely too big for the car, but it does fit nicely out of view. I have added sound dampening to limit the rattles to the rear view mirror and in all have spent less than 400$ in modifications to make the car enjoyable to drive for hours.

    I have a few more small things planned in the near future, but for now it gets me where I need to be and saves me a ton on fuel.

    Also, I do not recommend cooper 60,000 mile rated tires as they can be "entertaining" in the rain.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 38.6 mpg (US) ... 16.4 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.4 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by BecauseRaceCar View Post
    After 4 years of ownership I still enjoy the little fuel sipper.
    Pictures!

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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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    Thanks for the update!

    How many miles on it now?

    Good user title, too: "Where's 6th"

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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 have just over 38,000 miles on it now. I am currently out of the country for work, but when i get back I will be sure to post pictures. I made a bracket to secure on amplifier under the factory stereo and I welded a mounting bracket to the bar under the passenger airbag for the sub amp.

    And yes, I may have bumped reverse once or twice trying to find sixth gear. Over 70 mph on the turnpike mpg drops to around 34.


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 38.6 mpg (US) ... 16.4 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.4 mpg (Imp)


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