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    How does your Mirage handle in snow?

    This is my first winter and i have yet to test this car out. Everytime it snows i drive my bigger Chevy Impala.
    The salesman said these car are great in snow which i just blew off thinking there is no way possible this car is good on snow or ice. Whats you experiences so far? I have the 4 door sedan automatic 2019



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tommyskillz View Post
    This is my first winter and i have yet to test this car out. Everytime it snows i drive my bigger Chevy Impala.
    The salesman said these car are great in snow which i just blew off thinking there is no way possible this car is good on snow or ice. Whats you experiences so far? I have the 4 door sedan automatic 2019
    well well, a salesman didn't lie for once. lol.

    with winter tires my '17 is great on snow or ice
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    The Mirage is good in winter driving conditions. A combination of light weight, narrow tires, and the electronic traction control really does the trick.

    Look up some videos, like this one:



    I'm sure you'll soon see for yourself.

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    I live in the snow belt and the car does great even with stock tires.


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    The mirage does well in snow. Its paper narrow tires help cut through the snow well and place what little weight it has over smaller areas.

    I see you're in flint. Can you guys drink the water there yet or is it still unsafe?

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    I watched a guy pull a Mirage out of it's parking stall the other day then was barely able to pull his newer impala or malibu into the stall. The wide summer tires just piled up snow rather than slicing through it.
    I noticed with some light snow mine will spin out with the stock duncraps. Overall the car is pretty good so far in the winter.
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    that video made my morning lol

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    Pryme,
    How long have you driven your can in snow? Just curious
    Lots of people are saying this car can mover around so Its making me feel more confident in it.
    Now about the water LOL
    They say you can drink the water now but I dont think anyone does. The contamination only affected the intercity folks. If you live outside the city you received a different water source which is safe from contamination's.

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    We have 40 cars that are driven 5-6 days a week 52 weeks a year in Alberta. I guess I should change my country again.
    We get snow here lol
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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tommyskillz View Post
    Pryme,
    How long have you driven your can in snow? Just curious
    Lots of people are saying this car can mover around so Its making me feel more confident in it.
    Now about the water LOL
    They say you can drink the water now but I dont think anyone does. The contamination only affected the intercity folks. If you live outside the city you received a different water source which is safe from contamination's.
    We have had two mirages since March of 17 I believe and they have both been great in the snow for a little fwd car. I think the 5spd helps in snow if you know how to make it work for you properly.
    Lots and lots of miles between all the mirage owners here and a lot of us drive in snow.



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