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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES Plus 1.2 automatic: 38.0 mpg (US) ... 16.1 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.6 mpg (Imp)
I'd like to keep mine "forever", or at least have the option. I'm very conscientious about maintenance, and have applied Krown/Rust-Chek a few times already. My last car I had for 8 years, and got the Mirage not because I needed to, but because it seemed to cost about the same (estimated extra repairs and gas of the old one), be more efficient, and likely a bit safer (though maybe not - more air bags, but a little lighter). There's nothing motivating me to sell the Mirage now, but if a similar car comes out in a few years with even better fuel efficiency, safety, and capacity I might consider it. I'd like a 60mpg Subaru Crosstrek or Suzuki Samurai, but that seems unlikely!
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE 1.2 manual: 45.0 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 54.1 mpg (Imp)
Longest I've ever owned a car is my mirage at 3 years now... going to own it until it's too rusty
2014 ES F5MBD aka 5MT. I am a full time Uber driver, if you want to drive for uber DO not sign up without my referral code for a bonus .
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 44.8 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
Longest I owned a car is 2yrs and 8mnths which is my Mirage
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage GLS 1.2 manual: 3,108.4 mpg (US) ... 1,321.5 km/L ... 0.1 L/100 km ... 3,733.0 mpg (Imp)
I had a 2000 Subaru Impreza for 8 years, until I slid into a guardrail and totaled it. I've owned my 2015 Mirage for over 3 years, and would like to at least keep it until it's paid off.
The longest I've ever owned a car is ~18 years. It is actually the first car I purchased, a 1993 Toyota Tercel. Sadly, its currently a lawn ornament as it isn't running. I have plans to get it running again, but I haven't put in the time.
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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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)
inuvik (02-01-2018)
Remind me again: why isn't it running?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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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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)
I have used rust-chek and Krown, but honestly I think sometimes rust is inevitable in places where aggressive salts/chemicals are used on the roads. It is very difficult to keep a car clean in those conditions. I hope for the best, but until they make an iron-free car . . .
As an aside, while aluminum doesn't "rust", it does oxidize and really isn't any better at resisting corrosion (and can be worse when next to steel - something about dissimilar metals and galvanic something . . .)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE 1.2 manual: 45.0 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 54.1 mpg (Imp)