Originally Posted by
Mark
Since the Mirage is still on the market, aftermarket parts may become more available and affordable as time goes on. The availability of used parts will also increase over time, because the basic powertrain of the Mirage hasn't really changed all that much. Even the upcoming new model appears to be the same powertrain.
Makes sense.
Originally Posted by
Mark
I don't know where your current status sits with your present Mirage? If it is not paid off in full, I would focus on that first. Once your current Mirage is paid off -
I paid full in cash
Originally Posted by
Mark
Assuming the Mirage is your perfect car, I would keep my eye open for the next great deal on another one. Should your current Mirage have some undependable moments in its later life, you may have your replacement Mirage all ready to go. You could have an overlap of the two vehicles. When your original Mirage reaches the point of not being dependable or needing some expensive repair, I would just transfer to the newer one. We sort of live in a disposable world. Unless you can do most of the work yourself, a replacement car may be cheaper than buying engines and transmissions. If you are the guy who can do those things, that may justify keeping the car well past its prime.
Dual wielding mirages is a considerable option. Definally comes with its own expense list too.
Having intentionally kept in a POS I have taught myself how to fix most issues.
Originally Posted by
Mark
I wouldn't be in a hurry to do anything. Steve has over 285,000 miles on his Mirage, and he is just starting to see some issues that may go beyond replacing his A/C compressor. In his case, he drives a manual. A new clutch may be in his near future, & that's less of an issue than replacing a CVT.
That is reassuring.
Originally Posted by
Mark
If my livelihood involved a used vehicle like the Mirage & I wanted that to continue, I would line up the next best deal I could find when that moment presents itself. When that moment should occur for you is really hard to predict? You mentioned 250,000 miles in 5-years. Owning a replacement vehicle by time wouldn't seem strange to me. Even if your first Mirage goes another 100,000 miles beyond, there's no harm having the next one ready to go. If you wait until your car dies & then you are in desperate need of one, your options at at that moment will dictate your next purchase.
If I was in your shoes, I wouldn't worry about much until you reach 200,000+ miles. You may be caught having to replace your CVT (sorry Dirk) in the meantime, but that may happen with any car these days. Once you get past 200,000 miles, I would begin looking more seriously for a replacement. Who knows, you may like something else better by that time, too?
Agreed
Originally Posted by
Mark
We are not given crystal balls for life. I have no reason to believe your Mirage will fail you any time soon. If you are racking up mostly highway miles, your current Mirage may last much longer than expected.
I drive near exclusive City miles. Domino's Pizza delivery. Roughly 30 crank and shut off Cycles per shift 4 days a week, roughly 100 miles per day
Originally Posted by
Mark
If you do end up with two Mirages, you could just carry liability on the old one. Not all, but many Mirage owners seem to own multiple vehicles and some of them have two or more Mirages. I can think of a number of active forum members who own more than one. We think of them as being very sane people & love them dearly!
Advice from an old fart!
Only carry liability on my daily driver. I'm used to keeping a couple of yard ornaments around and if something comes up getting out in the yard and slapping something together right quick and back on the road. This whole having a vehicle that's not some twenty years old and wrung out by the time I get it it's quite new to me.
At work I'll fix quotes later
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