25 Most popular topics / threads of 2020!

[MetroMPG]

2020 was quite the year, wasn't it?

Care to guess which single forum discussion (off-topic, of course) generated the most chatter this year? Hint: it went viral! Actually, don't bother, because we're omitting it from the big retrospective because, frankly, we're sick of it too!

And so, here we have the remaining hottest discussions of the year (chosen either because they had the most replies or the most views).

Note: sticking exclusively to a Jan-Dec timeframe handicaps topics that are started late in the year, so I'm including a few stand-outs that were started at the end of 2019.

Here's hoping your 2021 turns out to be healthy, happy & prosperous for you & yours.

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1) Official 2021 Mirage release

The current Mirage is starting to get a little long in the tooth, so Mitsubishi has updated styling & features with the car's 3rd refresh. It's already in production and on sale in the eastern hemisphere, and is supposed to finally arrive in North America in early 2021.

27281 views ... 133 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 18, 2019, by Alex1a1f in Mirage / Space Star News


2) Reasonably Priced Car :: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage SE (Garage entry)

Wow - this is the 2nd year his car has made the list! Clearly many of us are eager to follow the news about Fummins' personal Mirage that he bought with his very own money. We owe him many thanks for the wealth of knowledge he has gained (from looking after a fleet of delivery Mirages) and shared with this community.

24684 views ... 228 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 17, 2019, by Fummins in Mirage Garage Discussion

3) Please Help choosing between Mirage and Versa Note! (UPDATE: got a Mirage)

A look at the pros & cons of these two cars, one of which has been discontinued in North America.

15735 views ... 220 replies ... latest post
Started Jun 9, 2020, by newtomit in General Discussion


4) Engine Coolant Temperature!! (Is there a way to display it?)

More than a few owners are interested in knowing coolant temperature, beyond the "cold engine" and "hot engine" lights in the cluster.

16719 views ... 218 replies ... latest post
Started Mar 27, 2020, by Mechanic in Engines & Transmissions


5) Renegade Performance (Mirage aftermarket parts & products)

This U.S.-based company is making parts for the Mirage.

20503 views ... 53 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 5, 2019, by Powershiftmatt in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension



6) 17" Wheel Rubbing Alert!

How big is too big?

12126 views ... 171 replies ... latest post
Started Jun 28, 2020, by newtomit in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension


7) Fear of an Impending Car-Price Collapse Grips Auto Industry

What did this year's pandemic do to car sales & prices?

14329 views ... 164 replies ... latest post
Started Apr 16, 2020, by Top_Fuel in The Lounge


8) No response to gas pedal

Solved! Unfortunately, it was a bad CVT. Cwick replaced it with a used unit.

13559 views ... 150 replies ... latest post
Started Apr 7, 2020, by Cwick in Engines & Transmissions


9) Does anyone wish they had bought Chevy Spark instead?

The Spark is the Mirage's biggest competitor in the U.S.A. Have you driven one?

13386 views ... 122 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 2, 2019, by fc321 in General Discussion


10) G4 reservoir is slowly leaking coolant

Dirk Diggler discovered a slightly damaged heater core fitting. Will the warranty cover it?

10235 views ... 114 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 11, 2019, by Dirk Diggler in Technical Discussion


11) You know you're a Mirage owner/driver when...

"It's a Mirage thing. You wouldn't understand..."

12023 views ... 104 replies ... latest post
Started Jan 20, 2020, by MetroMPG in General Discussion


12) What's the most gas you've ever filled in your Mirage?

Some owners test the limits & accuracy of their fuel gauges for fun & excitement.

10637 views ... 54 replies ... latest post
Started Dec 2, 2019, by Eggman in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage


13) Possibly trading in my '14 Mirage for a brand new Mazda3

Dspace9 is getting the 7-year itch a little early!

7531 views ... 99 replies ... latest post
Started Aug 10, 2020, by dspace9 in The Lounge


14) Sleeping platform in Mirage (car camping)

Bristol documented a project to built a lightweight, easily made platform for sleeping diagonally across the front/rear seats to preserve cargo space in the hatchback.

10602 views ... 84 replies ... latest post
Started Dec 15, 2019, by Bristol in General Discussion


15) 2020 Oil Change thread

Whatcha got in your crankcase?

8092 views ... 90 replies ... latest post
Started Apr 26, 2020, by Eggman in Engines & Transmissions


16) Basketcase :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry)

Dodge Aries K has found & fixed up a couple of dirt cheap used & abused Mirages. Here's one of them!

6195 views ... 89 replies ... latest post
Started Oct 27, 2020, by Dodge Aries K in Mirage Garage Discussion


17) Fog lights installation (how to enable without ETACS/computer connection)

Bristol assumed he had to go to the dealership to have his fog lights installation activated, but then he re-read the instructions. He shared the comical step-by-step for doing the job without messing with a computer connection.

10580 views ... 43 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 9, 2019, by Bristol in General Discussione


18) TSB: Jatco CVT-7 | F1CJB | JF015E Continuously Variable Transmission

Eggman posted this Mitsubishi service bulletin about reducing CVT "shift shock" when coming to a stop or after a complete stop.

10453 views ... 38 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 25, 2019, by Eggman in Technical Service Bulletins


19) Trying to find the lightest wheels possible

Gnestovia did some research and came up with a surprisingly light wheel & tire combination.

8261 views ... 59 replies ... latest post
Started Jan 21, 2020, by Gnestovia in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension


20) Accidently shifting from 5th to second?

MirageRally made a shifting oopsie... should he be concerned?

6799 views ... 83 replies ... latest post
Started Apr 20, 2020, by MirageRally in General Discussion



21) Random comments you've received about your Mirage?

See what owners are hearing about their Mirages from friends / family / strangers.

2451 views ... 56 replies ... latest post
Started Nov 28, 2020, by MetroMPG in General Discussion



22) Can I reset the TPMS sensor myself?

"Mitsubishi doesn't make it easy, but there is a way to deal with most Mirage TPMS issues without running to the dealer for help."

3519 views ... 70 replies ... latest post
Started Oct 1, 2020, by MirageRally in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension


23) First cross country trip in my 2019 ES!

Have you done any long-distance trips in your Mirage? Dragon2knight reports some pros & cons after thousands of miles of cross-country driving.

2307 views ... 46 replies ... latest post
Started Dec 6, 2020, by dragon2knight in Reviews by Mirage / Space Star Owners (and tire-kickers)


24) 2014 Mirage with 414,520 miles / 667,105 kilometers @ White Bear Mitsubishi, MN, USA

These little cars can go the distance!

6531 views ... 41 replies ... latest post
Started Dec 29, 2018, by Loren in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension


25) YouTube Comment 'Tirade'

The Mirage gets a lot of flak from professional "reviewers", but actual owners often vigorously defend the car in the comment section.

2579 views ... 41 replies ... latest post
Started Oct 19, 2020, by Go4th in General Discussion