Yep, the Mirage is a reliable car - I'll stand by that, and I don't think I said it is unreliable. I was only responding to your statement that the A/C compressor is more reliable than the Jatco CVT.
Of all the members who have shared their experiences, I recall the same amount of A/C compressor failures as CVTs (about 3 each.)
It's no surprise to me - both are mechanical devices subject to wear and eventual failure. I try to extend the life of my A/C compressor by turning off automatic control so it doesn't run as much, but that's just me.