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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)
This thread reminds me I missed out on a rust free 2001 (I think) loaded convertible last year for $800. The day I was going to buy it my kid had a serious medical thing. It was a 1st come setup and I had to bow out. I'm still kicking myself about that car. It was going to be my summer cruiser. Oh well.
Hey, what's with the red Mirage? What happened to your silver 2014 you bought on the cheap?
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
Wally!
I sold the silver Mirage a year ago this spring and bought the red one last summer. Similar story: it's also an as-is special with slightly high kms and some cosmetic issues that was traded in to a new car dealer that wanted nothing to do with it. So I got a reasonably good deal on it.
I also have a '91 Firefly convertible! Low kms (110k) and it was well maintained, but the floors are rusted out. I got it about 10 years ago and was planning to eventually repair and drive it, but I ended up finding a 1990 Miata and repairing that instead. At some point, I will get around to selling the Firefly.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)
It's good to see everyone again. I had a struggle for awhile but things are now looking up. Your red Mirage is nice. I always figured when it came to buying a second Mirage I'd end up with a pink or purple, or the lime green. You know, people would be tired of their shiny ornament. So I ended up with gray. Meh. It's all good. I just fired it up and drove it around my neighborhood. Lots of cold air, everything works great. I love that car!
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
Fummins (05-24-2021)
Hey. I know this is an old thread, but I just couldn't help but comment on your great find. That 1999 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Metro) sounds like a real gem with only 109k miles on it! It's impressive how quickly it started up after sitting for so long. It's a shame about the underbody rust, but at least you'll have some excellent parts for your 1998 Firefly. That's a solid investment right there! I hope your friend's house provides a decent temporary parking spot while you figure out what to do with the two Fireflies. If you ever need to move them, you might want to consider using a car transport service, as that would be a safe and convenient option for relocating both vehicles. It's a good thing you found this rare piece, and being able to drive it away (even slowly) with the help of the parking brake is quite a story. Anyway, look forward to your future posts and seeing how things go with your Firefly collection.
Last edited by HeavenHaynes; 06-21-2023 at 11:08 AM.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
BAN HIM! I'm the only one allowed to dredge up old threads!
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View my fuel log 2020 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.4 mpg (US) ... 18.0 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.9 mpg (Imp)
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)