I'm pretty sure any car that's in the same class would have sustained the same amount of damage deeming it a total loss. The high insurance cost's have been discussed in threads before. The ridiculous price of new parts from the dealership and the fact that there aren't many parts available aftermarket parts available make the Mirage expensive for insurance company's or anyone for that matter to repair. Unless you buy used parts.
It sucks cause many Mirages appear to be relatively easy fixes, not requiring any frame pulls, just replacement of bolt on parts.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Went to pick up my check and get my belongings out of the car today at the body shop. I was very disheartened to see the state of the car.
Poor Kermit. It's not fair.
You can't even part it out, can you? Such as the alloy wheels. Looks like you installed the fender-mounted side marker lamps.
I'd be bummed too.
Here's hoping things are looking up and you can put this behind you.
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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)
palebeachbum (03-16-2018)
Progressive cut me that nice check and the title was signed over. They told me it'd be going to auction.
Kermit was a 2014, so it came with the fender mounted marker lamps.
I need to move on with my life now. House hunting and finishing renovations on my house before I put it on the market. Things are a bit nuts.
I assume we won't be seeing you around much more (too bad).
Sorry to see you & Kermit go. But good luck with everything!
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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)
2015 Mirage DE 5 speed Manual - 30k miles
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 44.9 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
Yep, I was shocked too. The Spark was $501 per 6 months and the Mirage was somewhere around $743. The Spark was almost exactly the same to insure as my 2013 Fiat 500 turbo and less then my 2016 Fiat 500X mini SUV. It does fare way better in the insurance institutes crash tests which probably has something to do with it.
fc321 (01-25-2019)
foama (03-18-2018)
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)