Hey all, joined the forum a few days ago as a lurker prior to buying my new Mirage...and I have good news for ya. I bought a Sunrise Orange 2018 Mirage SE! I’ve had the car since Wednesday night and love it so far!
Hey all, joined the forum a few days ago as a lurker prior to buying my new Mirage...and I have good news for ya. I bought a Sunrise Orange 2018 Mirage SE! I’ve had the car since Wednesday night and love it so far!
That's great to hear, welcome to the forum!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 37.4 mpg (US) ... 15.9 km/L ... 6.3 L/100 km ... 44.9 mpg (Imp)
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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)
Are the Mirages bigger in Texas?
Welcome to the forum!
Simplify and add lightness.
MetroMPG (09-23-2018)
Of course!!! So last Monday I was in a 4-car accident and my vehicle (a 2006 Ford F-150) and another car were totaled in the process. Thankfully from what I know no one was hurt (including me). I was interested in buying a much newer, smaller car for warranty and gas mileage purposes and my ex-wife (we're actually on friendly terms now) suggested I look into a new Mirage. Someone she knew bought a G4, and it sounded intriguing. I scoured reviews on both the hatchback and the G4, and while most of the ones I read were pretty harsh, I also noticed what baselines the critics were using (and in hindsight, now having a Mirage, I know most critics' claims were either unfair comparisons or exaggerated half-truths) and so I took those with a grain of salt. I stumbled across this forum (thanks Google!) and not only did I find a lot of people (especially stateside) who love their Mirages, but also ideas for potential mods. So it encouraged me, and by then I knew for sure I wanted the hatchback. Fast forward to Wednesday, around 8:30pm CDT I signed the finance agreement on my first ever new car and drove it home!
My first impressions after a day and a half: I'm not gonna beat anyone off the line with it but I honestly don't think it's sluggish, considering all things. I have no problem keeping up with traffic (at 70-80 mph) and I don't think I've ever floored it doing so. I'm averaging right at 40 mpg, and most of my miles are driven on congested freeways.
I'm gonna have to check with Daox to see if he has another sway bar, only problem is that it'll be a couple months before I can buy it. I've thought about wider tires/rims but don't really want to throw off the speedometer or have issues with rubbing/tires not fitting right. That also will be a down-the-road thing as I want to hang on to my stock wheels just in case.
Strangely, no, they're not, but it's all good. I'm not exactly a small person (6'4", 225 lbs) but I don't even have the seat all the way back and I'm comfy.
Eggman (09-22-2018)
Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad everyone's okay.
I too was drawn to the warranty a new car provides. That, and it's a bargain both in purchase and operation.
I've been able to average 50 mpg lifetime and I drive mostly city.
It's not a bad idea to drive it as is for a bit to see what you want to change first. For example, be sure to get your alignment checked either at your first service visit or at an independent shop - especially before shelling out for a new set of wheels.
Nice intro - glad to have you onboard. Looking forward to more updates.
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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)
I definitely plan on taking my time with mods. I think if I do anything about the ride, I'll probably start with a sway bar to stabilize but really take my time with everything else. I may want to replace my horn eventually because I hate the stock horn. Any tips on a 2-tone horn?
It's been a while since I've looked into this but I'm pretty sure the Mirage horn circuit can only power one horn. Multiple horns require more wiring and devices. Mine is still the stock beeper.
Consider the Fiamm 72112 Freeway Blaster Low Note Horn for a quick and easy installation. Or maybe you can get the one from your truck.
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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)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2013 Space Star Cleartec Intense 1.0 manual: 55.8 mpg (US) ... 23.7 km/L ... 4.2 L/100 km ... 67.0 mpg (Imp)