New to Mitsubishi

[zking67]

Hi all !
Was a lurker for a while,I just got a new Mirage HB ES+ CVT . PIcked it up on monday.So far I love it...the car that critics hate. I traded in a 2016 Chevy Spark for it. I find it WAY better . I let my best friend test drive it ..hes a former Mini stock driver / Master mechanic, no specs, no peeking under the hood wanted his reaction . He loved it great ride great suspension, all round great car...he couldn't believe that its a 3 banger..says car had guts and attitude..my cars a creeper she wants to run. Says it can get you out of trouble if you punch it...had no problem running with and besides semi trucks ...not much turbulence side drafting, So far I love it. No regrets No buyers remorse Ready to come home from dealership

[inuvik]

Welcome to the forum!

[Dirk Diggler]

Hi all !
Was a lurker for a while,I just got a new Mirage HB ES+ CVT . PIcked it up on monday.So far I love it...the car that critics hate. I traded in a 2016 Chevy Spark for it. I find it WAY better . I let my best friend test drive it ..hes a former Mini stock driver / Master mechanic, no specs, no peeking under the hood wanted his reaction . He loved it great ride great suspension, all round great car...he couldn't believe that its a 3 banger..says car had guts and attitude..my cars a creeper she wants to run. Says it can get you out of trouble if you punch it...had no problem running with and besides semi trucks ...not much turbulence side drafting, So far I love it. No regrets No buyers remorse Ready to come home from dealership

Good looking ride! You have the armrest and cruise? CVT7 gets some getting used to. I love it now though, very efficient.

[zking67]

Good looking ride! You have the armrest and cruise? CVT7 gets some getting used to. I love it now though, very efficient.

Got the cruise contol but no armrest yet

[MetroMPG]

Welcome/bienvenue, zking67!

The 2016 Spark is the newly redesigned model, I think. I'm curious to know your thoughts on the pros/cons against the Mirage. I have never driven a Spark.

Interesting factoid: both the Spark and Mirage use the same Jatco CVT, though the software is probably a bit different.

Glad you're happy with your new car!

[Tomfromparma]

Welcome!

[zking67]

Welcome/bienvenue, zking67!

The 2016 Spark is the newly redesigned model, I think. I'm curious to know your thoughts on the pros/cons against the Mirage. I have never driven a Spark.

Interesting factoid: both the Spark and Mirage use the same Jatco CVT, though the software is probably a bit different.

Glad you're happy with your new car!

It was my 2nd spark.I had the 2014 also so far, I really love the suspension on the mirage . I drove it in montreal roads are Terrible .I find the ride much more stable.
I can run with the semi trucks and dont feel the side draft as much with the mirage.
I also like the fact that the 3A92 engine has timing chain.
was surprised to learn that the US mirages are made in Japan Vs Canada -Thailand
I have also found that you feel less of a pressure change when trucks come up on the mirage.
Did my first "Break in" mini road trip on the highway and Adirondack mountains ...way better fuel mileage, with speed variations 60-110KM Hr and the car pulls well up hill in the mountains. I don't know if the mirage has fuel cut-off when coasting off gas and down hill like my former spark. will have to see when I get an ultra gauge

I did my first refuel...I actually cheered when 1 gas bar went down ! road trip tally :
235.8 Km - filled to full cut-off 11.589 liters used
in real US mileage terms 146.5 miles / 3.06 Gallons



I know this will be an all around better car fuel wise

I put on door trim to save from dings on edges

[Dirk Diggler]

It was my 2nd spark.I had the 2014 also so far, I really love the suspension on the mirage . I drove it in montreal roads are Terrible .I find the ride much more stable.
I can run with the semi trucks and dont feel the side draft as much with the mirage.
I also like the fact that the 3A92 engine has timing chain.
was surprised to learn that the US mirages are made in Japan Vs Canada -Thailand
I have also found that you feel less of a pressure change when trucks come up on the mirage.
Did my first "Break in" mini road trip on the highway and Adirondack mountains ...way better fuel mileage, with speed variations 60-110KM Hr and the car pulls well up hill in the mountains. I don't know if the mirage has fuel cut-off when coasting off gas and down hill like my former spark. will have to see when I get an ultra gauge

I did my first refuel...I actually cheered when 1 gas bar went down ! road trip tally :
235.8 Km - filled to full cut-off 11.589 liters used
in real US mileage terms 146.5 miles / 3.06 Gallons



I know this will be an all around better car fuel wise

I put on door trim to save from dings on edges

There are no Mirages, for the North American market, that were manufactured in Japan. Theyre all made at there Thai plant. The vin # can attest to this. Mine was made in Thailand.