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    Not Bad so far: 46.5 MPG (580 miles in my first week)

    With 580 miles on her in my first week... I am impressed. You know you read all these stupid reviews about lack of power, body roll, and all that jazz. I mean really. What on earth do they think they are reviewing. The Mirage is not a race car. Here is proof...
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    My Mirage isn't a Ferrari speed or other wise but I find the 5 speed pretty peppy for what it is. The car is so light and the motor you can rev it up good.. so really if you are in a bind, you can get out of it downshifting. I get the same great MPG fuel economy

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        click to view fuel log 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)


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    I believe most reviewers are really spoiled on the cars they review and they look at the mirage and immediately judge the car. Of course it isn't a $45,000 car. The mirage is definitely a very niche car. It's also possibly the best 'new' car for under $10,000. Around my town, you can get one off the lot for under $10,000. I believe there are a few 17' models going for under $10k too.

    also, EVERY day I notice plenty of cars 'struggling' to get onto highways speeds on the on ramp when the highway is super clear.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 43.4 mpg (US) ... 18.5 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 52.2 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by 2of9 View Post
    also, EVERY day I notice plenty of cars 'struggling' to get onto highways speeds on the on ramp when the highway is super clear.
    It doesn't matter how fast your car can accelerate if you don't push the gas down far enough...

    But seriously, most vehicles (except large heavy trucks (semis)) can easily reach at least minimum speed on the average on ramp.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2018 Mirage SE 1.2 automatic: 33.6 mpg (US) ... 14.3 km/L ... 7.0 L/100 km ... 40.4 mpg (Imp)


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    Since I have only had my car for 1 week, 90% of it's miles are coming from Highway driving. I will be over 600 by tonight when I get home. I have had no issues reaching hwy speed. Changing lanes or getting around semi's.. I do very much keep in mind it is not my Giant V8 AMC Javelin, so I take that into account. I have no issues with it being a bit puttsy. It is getting 46 mpg!!

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    Way nice gas saver, thats for sure. Around my town, gas (87 oct) is around $2.89 a gallon. So, it's nice to have a much smaller tank as well. Only downside is that I'm beginning to see lower total gas mileage because of the cold weather.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 43.4 mpg (US) ... 18.5 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 52.2 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by 2of9 View Post
    Only downside is that I'm beginning to see lower total gas mileage because of the cold weather.
    Consider dealing with this by using a grill block, a warm air intake, and an engine block heater. They are no replacement for warm weather, but they'll help.

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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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    Quote Originally Posted by iriegnome View Post
    Since I have only had my car for 1 week, 90% of it's miles are coming from Highway driving. I will be over 600 by tonight when I get home. I have had no issues reaching hwy speed. Changing lanes or getting around semi's.. I do very much keep in mind it is not my Giant V8 AMC Javelin, so I take that into account. I have no issues with it being a bit puttsy. It is getting 46 mpg!!
    Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new Mirage. If you drive 600 miles per week, you'll appreciate this car. I've had my 2017 Mirage ES (manual) for almost one year now, & I have been very happy with it. I seem to be averaging between 45-50 mpg all summer. During the winter months, it seemed to average around 40-45 mpg. Even though I don't keep precise records, I am pretty certain it averages out somewhat in the middle of those two ranges. I drive mine pretty much stock, except adding a Daox rear sway bar. I also lost a Dunlop tire to a sidewall blow out @ about 15,000 miles. At the moment, I am using a pair of 165/65r14 Federal tires along with a pair of the original Dunlop tires. I've not really noticed any difference in mpg.

    It's a great little economy car, & it should be judged as such. I like the little 3-cylinder engine! It's affordable, economical, & seems very reliable. The great warranty is a nice perk, too! Over the years, I've owned three cars that had less hp than the Mirage. For its size and weight, it's fine. You just shift the darn thing & it goes!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2of9 View Post
    Only downside is that I'm beginning to see lower total gas mileage because of the cold weather.
    In the winter months my Mirage gets close to or around 39/40 mpg. Then in the summer around 45+ to 50 mpg (No A/C car 5 speed manual).

    That's about 4.5 L/100kms summer to just shy of 6 L /100 kms winter in Canadian litres to US gallon.

    I figure takes more energy to pull any car ahead down the road in the winter, and I tend to keep my car at a lower gear higher rpm in the winter too. More concerned with the weather and getting better traction however possible
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    My 2015 Mirage is the most reliable car I have ever owned. And I have owned over 20 cars. Mine is almost 4 years old and my only visit to the Dealer was for the airbag recall. Absolutely bullet-proof so far. My previous car was a 2013 Ford Fiesta that I had to bring to the dealer 5 times before reaching year 3.

    I also paid 15k for the Ford and only 9k for the Mirage. I took a tremendous depreciation loss when I sold the Ford (I only got $5k for it when i sold it in 2 years of ownership) but i sold it because I couldnt rely on it, left me stranded too many times and too many visits to the Dealer. The Ford dealer also ripped me off and made me buy a battery from them even though I had just bough a brand new battery from AutoZone and had Autozone test it and advised that there was nothing wrong with it. After the Dealer screwed me for $200 on that battery i sold the car right away.

    So much for buying American. My misguided patriotism cost me alot of money.


    2015 Mirage DE 5 speed Manual - 30k miles

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        click to view fuel log 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)


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