24 years, I still own it. My 1995 Tacoma has had most of the seals replaced (by me) over the years and a new floor done in stages but it's a solid basic 4wd that meets my needs.
24 years, I still own it. My 1995 Tacoma has had most of the seals replaced (by me) over the years and a new floor done in stages but it's a solid basic 4wd that meets my needs.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES Plus 1.2 automatic: 37.9 mpg (US) ... 16.1 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.6 mpg (Imp)
Impressive run with your Tacoma, strawboss. I've heard Toyota trucks are among the most reliable.
<Mark I have been trying to research this, but I feel FIAT is globally a bigger company than Chrysler.
But in N. America their sales struggle (or have left entirely) for a company that makes 1.5 million cars a year.
In 2018 I don't think Jeep/Chrysler made 1.5 million vehicles. Though they still have at least 1 factory in Ontario, so I get they are a big player in the midwest, and Fiat isn't, that is for sure.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)
strawboss (09-25-2019)
Fiat's U.S. vehicle sales have plummeted 66% over the last four years to 15,521 in 2018. Fiat merged with Chrysler/Jeep to have a presence in the U.S. I wouldn't argue about who is bigger. The Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep merger has done very little to improve the image of Chrysler & Jeep products in the U.S.
American's love for large pickup, & devoted Jeep customers has kept Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep going in the U.S. 536,980 Dodge Ram trucks were purchased in 2018.
dspace9 (09-22-2019)
Yea Jeeps and Dodge trucks sell well for sure. Fiat is a European thing that has never taken off in America or Canada. You see the odd Fiat 500. For Dodge/Chrysler, I think there are 3 local dealers within 20km's of me. Same with Ford. Small town dealer friendlineess and convenience. As well as built in North America pride and nostalgia going on.
Some families shop at the same car dealer for generations.
I take my Mirage to my local Ford dealer for oil changes, and for $49 way cheaper than anyone, especially Mitsubishi $107.. and with hotel-like service (Ford). They even joked that I have an Evo.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)
Last edited by Mark; 09-22-2019 at 07:28 PM.
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES Plus 1.2 automatic: 37.9 mpg (US) ... 16.1 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.6 mpg (Imp)
I toy with the idea of finding one in a southern state with no rust for a song, bringing it home and rebuilding the entire driveline (if high mileage or just because) and having an almost new 4x4 for perhaps $10k. Then I figure, why a Toyota? Why not find a diesel Land Rover and rebuild it. Sadly, I doubt I'll get either done.
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
I had 2x 2014 Mirages that I had for 5 years. I plan on keeping my 2017 until repairs are more than it would cost to replace it. I have a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle I bought 2 years ago. I plan on keeping it forever ☺️ I only drive my bug in the summer, plus splitting up milage will make my Mirage last longer.
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES Plus 1.2 automatic: 40.7 mpg (US) ... 17.3 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.8 mpg (Imp)