After hitting its 2nd deer, this car was written as a total loss!! Bummer as was a very dependable car. It was my commuter car and have decided not to replace it at this time. I got a surprised good check for the loss.
Cret
After hitting its 2nd deer, this car was written as a total loss!! Bummer as was a very dependable car. It was my commuter car and have decided not to replace it at this time. I got a surprised good check for the loss.
Cret
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 44.8 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.8 mpg (Imp)
Well, what....are....you....getting....next?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 44.8 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.8 mpg (Imp)
I believe the Toyota Echo shares some similarities with the Mirage. Not well liked by car critics, but adored by actual owners. Sadly, the no frills era of 2000-05 Toyota Echo doesn't really exist much any more.
Some people just want cheap, reliable, basic transportation. I don't even consider the Mirage ES a base trim level any more, & it has gained more & more features each year.
If it isn't rusted out much, a Toyota Echo with 104,000 miles on it should have a lot of life left in it. For $2,000 I don't blame you for considering it at all.
Sorry to hear about a deer taking out your Mirage. Sadly, that happens all to frequently! Maybe when the Echo wears out, you'll be back in a cheaper Mirage again!
We now have a winner for most deer hit in a Mirage!
If you can find an echo hatchback those are great cars and the NZ-FE family of engines they had were absolutely bullet proof.
CVT or manual? How many miles did you get out of ur Mirage?
It was a CVT and found its death by Deer! 88k miles and was going strong. Bought for 7800 ish in 2016 with 21k miles. Survived 1 vicious deer hit where I got it back fixed and this hit was determined not worth the money to fix per value of car. Was really a good vehicle ... but was offered a check from Insurance company I could not pass up. Would consider buying another in future but right now it was an extra vehicle... so will see as far as replacing. This site was fantastic help and reference. Thank you all!!
Bob
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 44.8 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.8 mpg (Imp)
Hi all .... took the money as my 2014 was totalled. Bought a 2003 Toyota Echo automatic with 102k miles on it. Paid 1800 and nothing wrong with it and rust free. Getting about 35 mpg in winter. Very impressed with this smooth running automatic. As far as automatics, no comparison as Echo beats that stop CVT. Mirage was better in snow but this Echo is super smooth. Feel ver fortunate profound this great deal.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 44.8 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.8 mpg (Imp)
Pryme (03-09-2020)
My dad still drives my old 2002 Echo sedan. 250,000 miles plus and still running strong!
-Karl B. 2015 Mirage DE CVT Utility Machine (and lots of other cars)