Common Mirage problems? (Considering buying one.)

[Dark Magenta]

Like dspace9 suggested...consider Krown rustproofing. There aren't a lot of dealers in the US, but they are expanding. I live in Ohio and found a dealer within 2 hours. It's a great product. If you're cheap you can do it yourself...but it's well worth the $150 my dealer charges.

Has anyone compared Krown's rustproofing to Ziebart's? https://www.ziebart.com/auto-care-se...ust-protection There are no Krowns near Minneapolis.

[Cobrajet]

I could be wrong but it's my understanding that a 7 year corrosion warranty is a federal requirement. Mileage might have no bearing on the matter.

Still, it's good to have.

Mitsubishi claims that 'the other guys' only offer five years.

https://www.mitsubishicars.com/who-we-are/warranty

[Eggman]

I must be mixing it with emissions regulations.

[Top_Fuel]

Has anyone compared Krown's rustproofing to Ziebart's? https://www.ziebart.com/auto-care-se...ust-protection

If you google "Ziebart vs Krown" you'll find a lot of discussions out there.

Check out this related Mirageforum thread...

DIY Rustproofing Products

[foama]

hi all,

... Also how well does the body/sheet metal hold up to northern winters (snow/salt roads) ?

Appreciate it!

These cars are most reliable in every respect.
I live in Europe's rust belt, and my 2014 holds up rather well rustwise, better than most. Unless you get piles of salty winter slush inside on the carpet, the sheet metal body will expect nill rust problems, but keep your eyes on the axle bodies!

NB:
The most rust sensitive parts by far are the front and rear axle bodies. Pay attention to them. If you give them two coats of Hammerite rust protection paint as early as possible, they can last decades. If you do so, read and follow the instructions on the Hammerite can.

[dspace9]

NB:
The most rust sensitive parts by far are the front and rear axle bodies. Pay attention to them. If you give them two coats of Hammerite rust protection paint as early as possible, they can last decades. If you do so, read and follow the instructions on the Hammerite can.

My Mirage when brand new had some rust there on the rear axle from the factory, when my Mirage had 70 kms on the odometer.

So after spraying with Krown boom gone ever since, around 5 years later., no more rust it healed the rust. People might believe the electronic rust protection the dealer somehow slaps on your new Mitsubishi works, bunch of yap and good luck getting the Mitsubishi Corporation to nudge a finger for you when push comes to shove. Smiles at dealers are free remember

But I've seen less than 10 year old RVR/outlander sports CUV cars with rust, not to mention driving a Chevy Equinox in Ohio or Ontario.

My own 2014 Mirage was oil sprayed last week, again done yearly, yes it smells and it's drippy but that goes away.

Be realistic people if it's a car that's being used 24/7 guess what rust proof it legitly if in the rust belt