RCR Mirage review (Regular Car Reviews G4 5 speed)

[Griff151]

Ill leave a link, what do you guys think of this review?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peZ8AQsZabI

[Loren]

He rants about the shifter too much (simply put a heavier shift knob on it). Otherwise, it's pretty spot on!

[Griff151]

I agree, I love their reviews and having owned a few cars they have reviewed, I think they are normally spot on.

[Loren]

If nothing else, they're usually fun to watch.

[MetroMPG]

If nothing else, they're usually fun to watch.

Yeah, definitely doesn't follow the typical reviewer's template! Bizarre mix of literary and lowbrow. Hit and miss, but I usually get a kick out of them.

[Eggman]

I didn't care for it. It came across to me as another whiner who is trying to get something going reviewing cars, whining about an economy car (easy picking, low hanging fruit.)

I guess the temptation to bash the Mirage just like all the other whiny Mirage bashers was too great to resist. Sad part is, it works. The more it gets viewed, the more they get paid for their work - even if we Mirage owners are the ones watching it.

So, just how many more Mirage-bashing Youtube videos do we need posted here? Sorry, I get tired of it.

[Fummins]

I didn't care for it. It came across to me as another whiner who is trying to get something going reviewing cars, whining about an economy car (easy picking, low hanging fruit.)

I guess the temptation to bash the Mirage just like all the other whiny Mirage bashers was too great to resist. Sad part is, it works. The more it gets viewed, the more they get paid for their work - even if we Mirage owners are the ones watching it.

So, just how many more Mirage-bashing Youtube videos do we need posted here? Sorry, I get tired of it.

Yeah, and reading the comments for some of those videos really shows how dim some sheeple can be. Most commenters are stuck paying $600/month car payments while living at home or paying someone rent. Or are just too young to even drive yet.

I didn't want a slow car and didn't think I could get used to having one for a daily driver. I haven't had any problems yet and have had to change my driving accordingly. My car is paid off, it's cheap to drive, and I can keep the thing going for another 10 years on the cheap.
I've aged probably 15 years over the last few months of owning mine and now give less $hits than ever about what people think of me.

[Loren]

I didn't care for it. It came across to me as another whiner who is trying to get something going reviewing cars, whining about an economy car (easy picking, low hanging fruit.)

If you've watched a lot of other "Regular Car Reviews", you pick up on his style. He's been at this a lot longer than you might think. He grabs hold of the stereotype that surrounds a particular car, and... he has fun with it... relentlessly. But, he DOES get past it. In this case, he addressed both sides in pretty good detail. He hit on the pros of the Mirage and why people buy them quite thoroughly and accurately. He hit on the fuel economy conundrum that most of us are WELL aware of, namely that you ONLY get that excellent fuel economy if you keep speeds below 60ish. Beyond that, you might as well be driving a _____ (just about anything that gets better than 30 mpg hwy).

Yeah, he picked on some things in what might be seen as a whiny way... but, that's just the way he presents things. He's a little harsh sometimes, and even a bit crude sometimes... but, it's hard to say that he's WRONG most of the time.

He's taken the time to review a LOT of obscure cars, as well as some well-loved favorites. None of them are immune to some good-natured ribbing, and they all get a relatively honest and fair shake.

Here'e the classic "track day, bro!" Miata review:

[Eggman]

If you've watched a lot of other "Regular Car Reviews", you pick up on his style.

Good point. But I don't spend a lot of time watching car reviews on Youtube. And when I do, I hope to get an honest appraisal of a model. I still don't see this review as an honest appraisal as I find it lacks detailed information about the Mirage but instead focuses on the presenter's opinion. And of course he's entitled to his opinion - I'm not knocking that - I just think it's not worth the time spent watching it if say someone was using the video to discern whether or not to buy one.

Again, I get tired of all the Mirage-bashing videos out there. I don't think I'm alone in that regard.

[Go4th]

I didn't care for it. It came across to me as another whiner who is trying to get something going reviewing cars, whining about an economy car (easy picking, low hanging fruit.)

I guess the temptation to bash the Mirage just like all the other whiny Mirage bashers was too great to resist. Sad part is, it works. The more it gets viewed, the more they get paid for their work - even if we Mirage owners are the ones watching it.

So, just how many more Mirage-bashing Youtube videos do we need posted here? Sorry, I get tired of it.

I watched a minute and a half, stopped it, gave it a thumbs down, and then wrote a lengthy comment as an ACTUAL OWNER. I get sick of the bashing of this car too, it is 100% undeserved. Don't like it? Fine, move on.