I bought mine new with 14 miles on it in 2014. It now has 176,000 miles, and other than two broken clutch cables and a broken wire on the variable valve timing solenoid it has needed nothing other than maintenance. 40 mpg, drives like a go cart, and is as easy to work on as a lawnmower. Best car I ever owned.
I have a 2014 with a CVT. I bought it brand new. I now have 96,000 miles and I’m ready to get rid of it. Try getting on the highway with the AC on… or city driving with AC on. It’s rough. I test drove a forte GT manual and placed an order for a 2023 forte GT manual in sporty blue. It was so much stinking fun to drive a manual transmissions are the only way to go.
I’ve got a CVT 2019. Bought new in October of 19, currently at almost 70k miles of Lyft and Doordash abuse. Changed trans fluid at 60k and installed a custom intake for the honk noises, and the thing is amazingly reliable. I’ve added LED headlights for night visibility as well and it just keeps on keeping on. 45-55 mpg consistently.
It was surprisingly fun for me too! It’s not going to blow you away with performance of course, but its fun to drive while being a great long term value especially for the money. Appreciate your input!
@G C Let me put your mind at ease. If you want to see what these things can handle, look up Mirages being rallied & road raced in Asia & SE Asia. They absolutely stomp these things. And, for an additional bit of peace of mind, look up people trying to blow the Suzuki 3-bangers in the Metro. I’ve owned 3 & I can tell you without a doubt that there’s plenty of reasons why they have a cult following. They’re crazy durable. Finally, if all that isn’t enough, look up the couple from Minnesota that traded in their 2014 Mirage with 414k on the odometer. I think people bash these things because deep down inside, they know that they were the ones who were had when they bought the gas hogs they’re driving.
@@oneupkoopa4980 dude same thing. I have a Silverado but going to the lake and back costs me $50 each weekend. That's almost the price of the car payments for this.
Great car for the money. I drive a Cooper S but I actually like low powered small fun cars. Nothing wrong with them, even on long journeys. Cars like this still do the speed limit.
@@WTFCRLT1 Update, I went to test drive one of these today. Really impressed with the ride quality and the engine had plenty enough power and sounded good. Value for money motoring. Only thing is I ended up at a Subaru dealer instead to buy a Legacy. Not much difference !
If you drive this car for what it is It won't disappoint. If you expect this car to burn the streets or drive like a most refined car you got another thing coming.
Hope you enjoy the car! I’ve never driven the legacy but I’ve heard good things. The mirage is also great for what it is, but can’t compete with the legacy in many regards.
Other than wishing 1st gear wasn’t so flat, I have no complaints about these vehicles. I’m on my second one & absolutely love them. However, someone had mentioned in a video that a lot of the peak performance out of this engine is in the 3-4K range. Truthfully, that felt weird because it really starts to growl above 3 grand but, once you get onto routinely running it like that, it’s a hoot to drive. The negative reviews are bullshit. This is not me trying to justify my purchase. My second one is a 2022 in Mercury Grey. I love the redesigned nose & I love the red stitching in new seat pattern. If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t be planning on it being my last daily driver.
I have a 2020 5 speed. This car is no bs and doesn’t try to be something it’s not. I hear the cvt gets better mileage but it’s way more fun with 3 pedals. Reliable and easy to work on. Biggest con is tire choices are extremely limited. This car isn’t for everyone, that’s what mainstream journalists don’t get! It’s an A-B car. Just to get you to where u gotta go and back :)
Exactly man it’s definitely a great value for someone that just needs their own personal reliable transportation. The fact that it has Apple car play and advanced safety features is just icing on the cake. Appreciate your input and thanks for the support!
As far as tire choices, I got a set of aftermarket 14 inch wheels for mine from MB, (mine have since been discontinued, I have the vectors) and I’m running 175/70r14 tires and my speedometer is only off by 2-3 mph at 70. Excellent car, different wheels give more tire choices
I like it but my only corcern is if this car can cruise at 70mph on the highway? Won't the engine be buzzing at 4000rpms and break? I didn't see a highway drive in the vid so I am curious?
@@greeneking77 I would recommend not going over 65 mph on this car. 55-65 mph is a safer speed on the slow lane. This car isn’t designed to go for high speed. If you want to go faster, get a bigger car.
4:54 Awesome camerawork with the debris flying and the wicked 3 cyl tone. That was worth a like just for that one scene. Thanks for the decisive overview.
I have a 2014 year 5 speed manual, constantly getting 58 miles per gallon in summer and about 45 m/g during cold winters here in Canada. Mine has close to 400.000 miles on odometer, never had any issues as I do change oil religiously every 4000 miles and constantly add a little bit of Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant with every gas tank fill to counteract the dryness of gasoline loaded with ethanol. A buddy of mine has driven his honda fit over 700.000 miles doing the same thing as I do. The car industry doesn't want you to know this little trick to extend the life of your engine.
Hey I've got a bottle of that Lucas stuff. It's also supposed to help prolong fuel pump life by reducing friction and heat. Great to hear your Mirage has held up so well.
yes this is a great reliable car and fantastic gas mileage is a huge plus considering the price of gas going up you won't sweat that with this car 40and to 50 miles to the gallon is awesome
Somebody bought one and used it exclusively for courier/delivery purposes. Don't remember how long they actually owned it they got 414000 miles on it before they traded it in. And it ran fine from what they said.
That’s impressive! From that standpoint, spending 10k on this car brand new is a lot smarter than going with the used market. I appreciate your input and thanks for the support
Just found your site! Well done on the review. I bought a new 2021 Mirage hatchback with CVT in Dec 2021 and have 36K on it already (as of 11/1/22). I use it for my driving school. Besides the price point, the ONLY reason I bought it was because it's simple enough that I can still work on it myself. Maintenance is generally pretty easy on this car. BTW, I also have a 2015 Mirage with 185K on it. No engine issues at all, but CVT is starting to wear a bit. Basic maintenance has kept her running great.
Thanks for the comment! It’s a nice car especially for the money I’m glad to hear you’ve put almost 200k miles on one and went with another! Almost like 2 cars for the price of 1 lol jk but wish you luck moving forward!👍🏼🙏🏼
Mitsubishi made the move to predominantly SUV's and crossovers. However with gas prices being what they are and increased economic strain....I foresee a resurgence of the econo-box segment and the econo-sport sub-segment a'la the mid-late 80's. I think in earnest the Mirage may be Mitsubishi's future saving-grace. A lot of automotive publications dumped on the Mirage. However, long-term owner reviews and even independent interviews and mechanical reviews of the Mirage have little to nothing negative to say. This is a basic vehicle....it's not the car people want, but I'd argue that it's EXACTLY the vehicle the world NEEDS.
I have a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage g4. It is a very basic car so it doesn’t have many bells and whistles. It gets really good gas mileage and it’s small ish. It has more space than the regular mirage which I tend to like. The reason it is cheap is because it’s just supposed to be Mitsubishi Verizon of a first car. Very basic but has everything you need while still being rather update
@@WTFCRLT1How's the rev matching when downshifting ? I've heard bad things about the electronic throttle not letting you blip the throttle to match the revs to a lower gear.
Got mine in September 2019. Brand new 0 Miles in it. 3 years and 70,000 miles later, I have make tons of money with this car. Only one set of new tires, one set of brakes two transmission services, and regular oil change services (synthetic) every 5 to 6 thousand miles + tire rotations, this is car runs like day 1 mile No. 000001. Looking forward for my next one. 😀
I was considering buying a Mitsubishi Mirage but the Mitsubishi dealership just wasn't willing to discount the price much despite negotiating with them. That's why I bought a new Chevrolet Spark instead because they gave me a $6K discount. Love my Spark and it has 20 more HP and more torque than the Mirage!
@@WTFCRLT1 Thank you for making this awesome video! Average purchase price of a new car in the USA is $37K. Americans spend far too much on cars. I like the message you're spreading and I for one would be proud to own a Mirage.
Man I wish you could still nab these for 10k! 😅 All of the owner reviews I've come across give the Mirage high marks. It seems to be quite reliable, and of course, extremely efficient. Reminds me of the Suzuki Swift & Geo Metro from years past. My family has a 2.0L 2015 Outlander Sport with over 130k miles on it with no issues. Regular maintenance has kept it moving just fine.
A whole car for the price of a Tesla option. Buy one and have $30,000 in the bank for gas. I wish Mitsubishi would be more spendy with a better stick shift. You don't have power to make up for your driving mistakes and a good 5 speed would enhance the driver involvement.
This car is gold to someone who don't have a ride or take the bus to go work definitely.also as started car. Do you think you can make a review of the outlander phev 2021 ?
Absolutely.. The USA needs more affordable vehicles. There are cars in Europe and Asia that cost less than $5000 U.S at sticker! Those cars would probably hurt our used market, but I believe everyone should have an option of buying a brand new car, regardless of their economic situation. As far as the 2021 PHEV, I’ll gladly review one if I can find one, but I’m a little late to the party on that car so I’ll likely wait for the 2022 to be released, and that vehicle should seriously be something to look at. Appreciate the input as always!
@@igotanimac1 safety standards are besides the point lol there would obviously have to be modifications made, but for example the Tata Nana costs $2,200 usd so even with proper modifications, it should cost less than 5k in USA.
I bought a 23 a few months ago because it was the cheapest car available and the used market is insane thought I was going to tolerate it but ended up loving it did wish they still had the 5 speed in 23
I want to get this car in the future when the price drops. With the cvt. I would like to take it on a few thousand Mile Road Trip just to see how good of a road trip car it is. A few thousand miles meaning from Florida all the way up to the Arctic Ocean in Canada, to Alaska, then back down to California or I am
Damn that’s some road trip.. I’d make sure to do it in the summer if you plan on taking the mirage bc I don’t know how the FWD will like the arctic winters lol other than that, it should be perfect. Solid space and great on gas.
Because they're spoiled rotten. They get to drive cars that cost more than double what this one does. They don't care about fuel economy, maintenance costs over time, payments, or any of that, because you don't feel that when you drive a car. They are solely focused on "how many traffic laws could I break successfully in this vehicle if I tried?"
@@JodyBruchon "maintenance costs over time" Am I weird, or did it sound like he was slipping the clutch like mad off the line? I mean, I'm from the *flat* part of Illinois, but then this is Florida, so it's not like he's starting from many hills there, either. I can't imagine the '21 is *that* different from my '15 with the same powertrain.
@@theAsterisk I just bought a 2021 Mirage. When they're brand new with very few miles, the clutch and shifter feel weird, almost like they're supposed to be light switches. It's also difficult to adjust to taking off in first gear in this car because the engine needs to rev a bit more than a four-cylinder, but not much more, and the sound is different too. Unlike a V6, though, you don't have mountains of low-end torque to forgive your bad technique, so you really have to learn how to do it over a few hundred miles, and from what I can tell he's doing the video with no driving experience in the car. Once you've put a few hundred miles on the thing, it starts to feel more normal and you get used to shifting and applying correct throttle.
@@JodyBruchon Eh, fair enough. Mine already had ~71K when I bought it used, and I got it with the intent of re-learning stick after driving only autos for a decade. Maybe I was just rusty enough the whole experience all melded together in relearning it?
Would this be a good choice as a first car for someone who is new to driving stick shift and is looking for their first manual transmission car, or is it too quirky for a first time manual driver?
Honestly, I’ve never personally owned a manual car. I’ve driven a bunch, probably between 15-20 but I’ve never had the chance to truly get comfortable in one. Regardless, I didn’t have any issues with this Mirage so I wouldn’t expect you to have any either. The shifter is clunky but the clutch is one of the easiest I’ve ever used. Hope that answers your question!
Yes. I hadn't driven stick for a decade (and had only done it for a couple of months then), and wanted to get back to it, so found a used 2015 Mirage manual for about $5K (pretty good for local prices). Took maybe two days to get back in to it. The clutch is light enough you won't easily wear out your foot. Motor gives plenty of audible and tactile warning if you're starting to lug it well before you'd stall it. That slightly buzzy valvetrain and the amusingly growly exhaust will also help you get used to listening for your shifts instead of being tied to the tachometer once you're ready for that, too. It's honestly a very friendly car to a new owner or driver. The only really bad thing is the paint- it's kind of thin. I'd get it in black or white if you can, to make chip and scratch repair easier.
@@theAsteriskGood comment. Once you get into it, manual is so natural it's almost easier than automatic because there's zero guesswork with the gears and what the car will do at the specific instant. I really want a manual transmission Mirage.
Honda used to have intakes like that. My 98 civic had one stock. Kinda looks silly and agricultural to us now, but it works, and car makers have lost sight of this.
I wish they were still selling these for $10k! The 4 Mitsu dealerships within 100 miles of me here in FL have their Mirages priced in the $16k-$19k range. Way too expensive for this car. There are much better choices in this range. I just want a cheap, efficient city runabout.
@@stevensmith8648 I paid $16,600 for my new Elantra in 2018, which feels like a luxury car in comparison. So I can't stomach spending that much or even more on a Mirage. I'm waiting for prices to come back down to pre-pandemic levels before I seriously consider buying one.
If we could have gotten Opel Astras continuous from the Saturn variant we would have had an amazing small car market same with the fiesta redesign in 2016
Really like this review of the Mirage. I'd go for it if only Mitsu offered a sunroof option on its top of the line model! 😥 BTW:I subscribed!!! Peace...♐
@@AladdinSaneNYC Can't do a sunroof, based on where some of the 'folding' in the stamped unibody is in pictures from some who have pulled back the headliner to add lights, etc. Cutting the hole there would wreck its structure without *elaborate* reinforcing to compensate.
I might get a used Mirage if I found the manual transmission. In the future manual transmission rebuild parts might be hard to find since not many were sold in the U.S.
10k where? the ones in my town are like 18-20k which isnt terrible but idk seems a bit steep considering you can get like a corolla hybrid for just a bit more and it gets you more features and better mpg
I'd buy one tomorrow if I could get it under msrp like you're suggesting! Talk about the deals? What do I look out for or ask for? 10k?? Sign me up! Looking for a A to B burner car for work commute.
This video was made before the chip shortage man it’ll be tough getting one of these for under $14k now. At the time though they were selling quite a few under 10k I think they actually sold one for under 8. Depends on the deals and incentives you’d qualify for as well as your patience and persistence with negotiation but it’s been done before!
18:45 it barely took any time to compensate for the body roll by leaning first into the turn slightly, you were driving like it was a totally fine ride.
10k is typical. At 15k, it is better to just bargain on another car. But 10k? I think these are a fantastic option. I got 50 mpg or more on a freeway test drive with the manual. I chose a 5 year old Scion XB for about the same amount with super low miles, and have zero regrets, but I would have been happy with one these no doubt. Used car or base Mirage is a real Toss Up. In the end, I knew what was best.
Definitely gotta go with the better deal brother. Cars are so similar in their segments now that it just doesn’t make sense to not go with the best price. Appreciate your comment!
@@WTFCRLT1 same cost. But that Toyota reliability, the better power, very good crash scores, space. Ability to hold value. There was a lot. But I think a heavily discounted Mirage base model new is still a great option. For sure.
@@jalee6587 smokin the crack. 😆 anyone who buys one over 11-12k needs their head examined. Not worth it AT ALL. In a year this will all settle down and so many people buying a car during this time above MSRP (which plain THEFT) are going to be soooooo underwater.
The ONLY thing I like about THIS vehicle is the styling. Consumer Reports gave the Mirage a score of 33 (VERY low). CR said,"in the end , there is no compelling reason to buy a Mirage, and for the same price, many much better used cars are available".
Such B.S. ..... you can't get one of these cars for 10K, or anywhere near that! Especially now, that cars have gone up in price due to shortages! That said, good, solid review! Can you review the base (cheapest) Jetta?
You’re right that it’s more difficult to get good deals right now since dealers are either short on cars, or overwhelmed with demand and a lot of the guys that have a surplus of business out of nowhere, are going to try maximizing their profit. Not everyone is like that however. This video was also made prior to the chip shortage, and the dealer I reviewed the car at was the one who told me how many they sell under 10k so it’s definitely possible. One of the comments here even says they paid 9,200 for theirs. Other than that, I appreciate your support and I will absolutely try my best to get that for you within the next week!
You’ll have to qualify for certain deals and incentives, and may have to negotiate a little bit too, but it’s absolutely possible. A guy in this comment section picked one up for $9,200 and the dealership that made this review possible has sold several mirages for under 10,000. You’ll have to work for that deal obviously, but it’ll be worth it. Unbelievable brand new value if you can get it under 10k or close to it. Thanks for the comment!
These small cars are good if you mainly drive in the city and slow freeway traffic. I would not recommend these cars in on country roads with high winds For safety reasons
Great review; nice little peppy car; the size of the car worries me if one was ever in a crash. However, I think it did receive 4 out 5 stars in NHTSA safety ratings. Car is nice, but don't like the wheels. With the impressive and stylish front fascia, too bad Mitsubishi could not include nice wheels (is it an available option? .......or would you have to buy them aftermarket which can cause problems in my experience. Anyway, great review, under appreciated car model.
Any car with less than a 100hp should be optioned as a manual - an automatic (no matter conventional/CVT/DCT) will never be able to take full advantage of the sub 100hp avilable and will make the car feel lethargic.
$10,000??? Where is this?? MSRP’s on automatics are at $17,000 where I’m at, and the dealers are tacking on an extra $2,000 and not giving any in incentives. I just purchased one from Bakersfield Mitsubishi; I got jacked!!
10,000 would have been after incentives at the time I recorded this video. The dealership that made this review possible has sold several mirages at or under the $10k mark prior to the inventory shortages. It’ll obviously require serious negotiation you can’t expect a dealer to just offer you a car 35+% off but with good negotiation, it’s happened quite a bit in the past
@@WTFCRLT1 All they offered was a $1,000 OAC, which they put $1,000 for my down payment. But then they added that $1,000 onto my loan. I didn’t know they did that, until I got home and looked at my contract.
Not bad, I did my test drive with the a/c on and it didn’t feel like it was struggling. I’m sure it would’ve been slightly quicker with the a/c off but it was like 95° out.
I paid $9,999 for 2019 Mitsubishi mirage with 17,000 miles on 2020. I drove it for a year now and I have no trouble yet!! just for reminder that this car is for a single person without children.
This may honestly be a perfect vehicle or segment for you. The step in height isn’t too low, but since the car has 15” rims, it shouldn’t be high either so I think it’s perfect for older passengers. They don’t have to “fall” in or “pull” themselves out. Appreciate your comment!
I was looking at a new 5-speed (2022) in Canada that is listed at about CAD 16,500 plus taxes. Then I hear this guy talking about EASILY buying a NEW ONE in 2021in the US for UNDER $10,000, and my heart sinks, wondering why I have to play so much more. BUT THEN I see the sticker on the 2021 5-speed that he's displaying with nothing special on it, and that one costs $15,565, so I'm happy to realize that the person doing this video is obviously quite clueless or just intentionally saying stupid crap.
At the time of this review, picking up a relatively base mirage for $10k out the door was quite common. Now you’d be lucky to pay MSRP after tax but it’s still the cheapest new car on the road.
@@WTFCRLT1 Regardless of it being the cheapest new car on the road, I'm sorry but I've still got call you out on your ridiculous EASILY UNDER $10,000 claim. It was never ANYWHERE near that. Here's info about the 2021 Mirage from the US News when it hit the market in 2021. BTW, I sold cars for a couple of years, and on a base model of car in that class, there is never much wiggle room (if any) on price. "The Mirage ES hatchback has a starting MSRP of $14,295. Add $1,000 to that price if you’re looking to buy the Mirage G4 sedan. That trend continues until you reach the top-of-the-line SE trim, which starts at $17,445 or $18,195, depending on body type. Even the high end of the range is affordable for the class."
Yessir! It’s just this dealership didn’t have a manual sedan, and I was going for the cheapest possible vehicle sold in U.S.A for this video. Thanks for the comment!
@@WTFCRLT1 thanks for replying... Would you mind listing some cars that compete with this one.. I mean on price range.... And yea... Ur reviews are wonderful and informative dude... You're so underrated... You earned a new subscriber brother..
I mean there are other cheap competitive cars, but I wouldn’t wanna mention the Chevy spark or Nissan Versa since they’re not as heavily discounted. In terms of value, if the mirage isn’t for you, I’d spend a tad extra and get a Hyundai Accent or even a Honda fit. Never been the biggest fan of the Yaris, and I just can’t for the life of me look at a Kia Soul and not laugh!
@@WTFCRLT1 mirage seems to be a perfect car for an international student like me... Affordable Easy to maintain Just gets the job done... Thanks for the review ❤️
Saroj, focus on the Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Accent, and Kia Rio. Manual transmission will be cheaper than automatic. Buy new because used car prices are inflated. Contact White Bear Mitsubishi in Minnesota, they will give you a great deal on a new Mirage and ship it to you for free.
It’ll be tougher in this market but at the time of this video, that’s the price they’d often go for. Now it’ll be closer to 14-17k after taxes but who knows, maybe a dealership will have one sitting for a while that they’re trying to get rid of and go lower🤷🏻♂️ just gotta look around
Check out your local inventories brother, you’ll find the dealers and manufacturers discounts often posted there. Also make sure you find all the discounts and incentives that you’d qualify for before hand since there are a lot of them for the mirage. That should get the price down quite a bit, and you can negotiate after that as well. Check out the video where I talk about the buying and negotiation process for my car, that may help as well. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I bought mine new with 14 miles on it in 2014. It now has 176,000 miles, and other than two broken clutch cables and a broken wire on the variable valve timing solenoid it has needed nothing other than maintenance.
40 mpg, drives like a go cart, and is as easy to work on as a lawnmower. Best car I ever owned.
You really can’t beat the deal you get with the mirage man. Especially now with all the standard features you get. Thanks for the comment!
Perfect Car i bought one : model 2021
One of the best car i have ever drieved very easy and convinised one
How much you paid repair costs for clutch?
@@Faisal-sf1gh At 187,000 miles the car still has it's original clutch.
@@aaroncostello8812 Outstanding! Glad to hear you’ve had such good luck with yours. Hoping mine will be the same. There’s no reason it won’t be!
I have a 2014 with a CVT. I bought it brand new. I now have 96,000 miles and I’m ready to get rid of it. Try getting on the highway with the AC on… or city driving with AC on. It’s rough. I test drove a forte GT manual and placed an order for a 2023 forte GT manual in sporty blue. It was so much stinking fun to drive a manual transmissions are the only way to go.
The Forte GT is a MAJOR Upgrade. Good luck! 👍🏼
I’ve got a CVT 2019. Bought new in October of 19, currently at almost 70k miles of Lyft and Doordash abuse. Changed trans fluid at 60k and installed a custom intake for the honk noises, and the thing is amazingly reliable. I’ve added LED headlights for night visibility as well and it just keeps on keeping on. 45-55 mpg consistently.
Awesome to hear brother wish you nothing but luck with the car! Thanks for the comment! can’t go wrong with 40+ mpg haha
@@WTFCRLT1LUCK? If you have to depend on luck to keep your vehicle running, that does NOT say much good about the vehicle! LOL
I own a 2017 Mirage hatchback with manual transmission and it’s actually fun to drive around the city or open road.
It was surprisingly fun for me too! It’s not going to blow you away with performance of course, but its fun to drive while being a great long term value especially for the money. Appreciate your input!
is there any problems so far
@@bgdtlbrs no problemas at all 66k miles on it. Great little car
This car reminds me of my 1979 Ford Fiesta, roughly the same weight, horsepower and size. I drove it for years with no problems.
The 140 mph on the speedometer shows the optimism of this great car.
It shows the 140mph speedo because Mitsubishi uses the SAME speedo in multiple vehicles for economic reasons!
Really debating about making this, my daily driver! A car that just gets the job done.
@@Plisken65 yes the ride is surprising, it doesnt crash over uneven surfaces.
I’m going to buy one of these. Will compliment my Silverado well.
@G C Let me put your mind at ease. If you want to see what these things can handle, look up Mirages being rallied & road raced in Asia & SE Asia. They absolutely stomp these things. And, for an additional bit of peace of mind, look up people trying to blow the Suzuki 3-bangers in the Metro. I’ve owned 3 & I can tell you without a doubt that there’s plenty of reasons why they have a cult following. They’re crazy durable. Finally, if all that isn’t enough, look up the couple from Minnesota that traded in their 2014 Mirage with 414k on the odometer. I think people bash these things because deep down inside, they know that they were the ones who were had when they bought the gas hogs they’re driving.
I came to watch this video to see if it going to buy one for my bed daily lmao
@@oneupkoopa4980 dude same thing. I have a Silverado but going to the lake and back costs me $50 each weekend. That's almost the price of the car payments for this.
I bought a 2017 Saturday with the CVT, and love it! When more power is needed, just pop it into sport mode and it flies!
Hope you enjoy the car man thanks for the comment!
Great car for the money. I drive a Cooper S but I actually like low powered small fun cars. Nothing wrong with them, even on long journeys. Cars like this still do the speed limit.
Agreed man it’s great value! Hopefully I can get a cooper s review soon. Thanks for the comment!
@@WTFCRLT1 Update, I went to test drive one of these today. Really impressed with the ride quality and the engine had plenty enough power and sounded good. Value for money motoring. Only thing is I ended up at a Subaru dealer instead to buy a Legacy. Not much difference !
For real? Isn't the Legacy Subarus flagship car? Wow.
If you drive this car for what it is It won't disappoint. If you expect this car to burn the streets or drive like a most refined car you got another thing coming.
Hope you enjoy the car! I’ve never driven the legacy but I’ve heard good things. The mirage is also great for what it is, but can’t compete with the legacy in many regards.
this is brilliant, all the features needed are present in this model, its roomy and gets the job done
Other than wishing 1st gear wasn’t so flat, I have no complaints about these vehicles. I’m on my second one & absolutely love them. However, someone had mentioned in a video that a lot of the peak performance out of this engine is in the 3-4K range. Truthfully, that felt weird because it really starts to growl above 3 grand but, once you get onto routinely running it like that, it’s a hoot to drive. The negative reviews are bullshit. This is not me trying to justify my purchase. My second one is a 2022 in Mercury Grey. I love the redesigned nose & I love the red stitching in new seat pattern. If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t be planning on it being my last daily driver.
I have one 2014, up to date, only basic maintenance has not given any problems, excellent car.
As of 2022, you aren’t buying these new for much less than sticker in the 16s. Days of getting these for 10K are long long gone.
Not worth it anymore 😢
I have a 2020 5 speed. This car is no bs and doesn’t try to be something it’s not. I hear the cvt gets better mileage but it’s way more fun with 3 pedals. Reliable and easy to work on. Biggest con is tire choices are extremely limited.
This car isn’t for everyone, that’s what mainstream journalists don’t get! It’s an A-B car. Just to get you to where u gotta go and back :)
Exactly man it’s definitely a great value for someone that just needs their own personal reliable transportation. The fact that it has Apple car play and advanced safety features is just icing on the cake. Appreciate your input and thanks for the support!
Mainstream journalist have an agenda......and are owned by the big car makers......
As far as tire choices, I got a set of aftermarket 14 inch wheels for mine from MB, (mine have since been discontinued, I have the vectors) and I’m running 175/70r14 tires and my speedometer is only off by 2-3 mph at 70. Excellent car, different wheels give more tire choices
I like it but my only corcern is if this car can cruise at 70mph on the highway? Won't the engine be buzzing at 4000rpms and break? I didn't see a highway drive in the vid so I am curious?
@@greeneking77 I would recommend not going over 65 mph on this car. 55-65 mph is a safer speed on the slow lane. This car isn’t designed to go for high speed. If you want to go faster, get a bigger car.
4:54 Awesome camerawork with the debris flying and the wicked 3 cyl tone. That was worth a like just for that one scene. Thanks for the decisive overview.
I have a 2014 year 5 speed manual, constantly getting 58 miles per gallon in summer and about 45 m/g during cold winters here in Canada. Mine has close to 400.000 miles on odometer, never had any issues as I do change oil religiously every 4000 miles and constantly add a little bit of Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant with every gas tank fill to counteract the dryness of gasoline loaded with ethanol. A buddy of mine has driven his honda fit over 700.000 miles doing the same thing as I do. The car industry doesn't want you to know this little trick to extend the life of your engine.
Hey I've got a bottle of that Lucas stuff. It's also supposed to help prolong fuel pump life by reducing friction and heat. Great to hear your Mirage has held up so well.
The most underestimated and undervalued car in America.
Sadly, yes.
@@adriangoede7433 It's the car everyone needs, but only few want.
yes this is a great reliable car and fantastic gas mileage is a huge plus considering the price of gas going up you won't sweat that with this car 40and to 50 miles to the gallon is awesome
Somebody bought one and used it exclusively for courier/delivery purposes. Don't remember how long they actually owned it they got 414000 miles on it before they traded it in. And it ran fine from what they said.
That’s impressive! From that standpoint, spending 10k on this car brand new is a lot smarter than going with the used market. I appreciate your input and thanks for the support
I saw one the other day.Dont know the company. It was painted by that company. These cars are useful
Just found your site! Well done on the review. I bought a new 2021 Mirage hatchback with CVT in Dec 2021 and have 36K on it already (as of 11/1/22). I use it for my driving school. Besides the price point, the ONLY reason I bought it was because it's simple enough that I can still work on it myself. Maintenance is generally pretty easy on this car. BTW, I also have a 2015 Mirage with 185K on it. No engine issues at all, but CVT is starting to wear a bit. Basic maintenance has kept her running great.
Thanks for the comment! It’s a nice car especially for the money I’m glad to hear you’ve put almost 200k miles on one and went with another! Almost like 2 cars for the price of 1 lol jk but wish you luck moving forward!👍🏼🙏🏼
The 5MT makes the Mirage a lot more fun than the CVT. It pretty much is a little go kart with a license plate.
Facts I had a surprising amount of fun. Throw on a nice set of wheels and tires and you got yourself a literal go cart😂
That go kart will BLOW the doors off this turd bucket!
BTW is not built anywhere in Japan.. is built in Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh)[56]
Philippines: Santa Rosa (MMPC)[57]
The best review that I have seen for a while.
Thanks for the kind words.. much appreciated!
My friend is the qc body inspection staff of this car in MMTh Laem Chabang, Thailand
Mitsubishi made the move to predominantly SUV's and crossovers. However with gas prices being what they are and increased economic strain....I foresee a resurgence of the econo-box segment and the econo-sport sub-segment a'la the mid-late 80's.
I think in earnest the Mirage may be Mitsubishi's future saving-grace.
A lot of automotive publications dumped on the Mirage. However, long-term owner reviews and even independent interviews and mechanical reviews of the Mirage have little to nothing negative to say.
This is a basic vehicle....it's not the car people want, but I'd argue that it's EXACTLY the vehicle the world NEEDS.
Getting a $15000 car for $10000 really says a LOT about Mitsubishi's future...
I have a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage g4. It is a very basic car so it doesn’t have many bells and whistles. It gets really good gas mileage and it’s small ish. It has more space than the regular mirage which I tend to like. The reason it is cheap is because it’s just supposed to be Mitsubishi Verizon of a first car. Very basic but has everything you need while still being rather update
Great vid! It really demonstrates the driving experience with the 5 speed, its a big help with my decision to buy one. Thanks!
Thank you for your input and support! Definitely a fun (with the 5-speed) and practical car, especially for the money!
buy a real car mate
@@Plisken65 agreed!
@@WTFCRLT1How's the rev matching when downshifting ? I've heard bad things about the electronic throttle not letting you blip the throttle to match the revs to a lower gear.
Got mine in September 2019. Brand new 0 Miles in it. 3 years and 70,000 miles later, I have make tons of money with this car. Only one set of new tires, one set of brakes two transmission services, and regular oil change services (synthetic) every 5 to 6 thousand miles + tire rotations, this is car runs like day 1 mile No. 000001. Looking forward for my next one. 😀
Efficient and reliable those are the first thing you look for a car and mitsubishi mirage is positive in it no questions ask period.
“Granny shifting, not double-clutching like you should”
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I was considering buying a Mitsubishi Mirage but the Mitsubishi dealership just wasn't willing to discount the price much despite negotiating with them. That's why I bought a new Chevrolet Spark instead because they gave me a $6K discount. Love my Spark and it has 20 more HP and more torque than the Mirage!
Great to hear brother sounds like you still got a great value car! Thanks for the comment!
@@WTFCRLT1 Thank you for making this awesome video! Average purchase price of a new car in the USA is $37K. Americans spend far too much on cars. I like the message you're spreading and I for one would be proud to own a Mirage.
A 10k Spark would also be great.
This car really reminds of a modern version of a Geo Metro
Man I wish you could still nab these for 10k! 😅 All of the owner reviews I've come across give the Mirage high marks. It seems to be quite reliable, and of course, extremely efficient. Reminds me of the Suzuki Swift & Geo Metro from years past. My family has a 2.0L 2015 Outlander Sport with over 130k miles on it with no issues. Regular maintenance has kept it moving just fine.
A whole car for the price of a Tesla option. Buy one and have $30,000 in the bank for gas.
I wish Mitsubishi would be more spendy with a better stick shift. You don't have power to make up for your driving mistakes and a good 5 speed would enhance the driver involvement.
Agreed brother. You can always throw in a short throw shifter for relatively cheap which should definitely help. Thanks for the comment!
This little fella can hit up to 92mph on full throttle on the highway which is awesome.
Mitsubishi is now asking around 13000- for these 5 speed models if you can find them I would pay 11000 if i bought one for sure.
Thanks I enjoyed the review and watching you shift gears. I never drove manual before.
Thank you I appreciate your comment!
The exterior looks nice. The interior however, looks like cars from over 10 years ago.
This car is gold to someone who don't have a ride or take the bus to go work definitely.also as started car.
Do you think you can make a review of the outlander phev 2021 ?
Absolutely.. The USA needs more affordable vehicles. There are cars in Europe and Asia that cost less than $5000 U.S at sticker! Those cars would probably hurt our used market, but I believe everyone should have an option of buying a brand new car, regardless of their economic situation. As far as the 2021 PHEV, I’ll gladly review one if I can find one, but I’m a little late to the party on that car so I’ll likely wait for the 2022 to be released, and that vehicle should seriously be something to look at. Appreciate the input as always!
@@WTFCRLT1 thank you
@@WTFCRLT1 it's funny since 25 years ago it was the exact opposite. Europeans would buy American cars and ship them home.
@@WTFCRLT1 What car in asia/europe is $5,000 USD and would meet US safety standards? Don't think there are any.
@@igotanimac1 safety standards are besides the point lol there would obviously have to be modifications made, but for example the Tata Nana costs $2,200 usd so even with proper modifications, it should cost less than 5k in USA.
I bought a 23 a few months ago because it was the cheapest car available and the used market is insane thought I was going to tolerate it but ended up loving it did wish they still had the 5 speed in 23
I want to get this car in the future when the price drops. With the cvt. I would like to take it on a few thousand Mile Road Trip just to see how good of a road trip car it is. A few thousand miles meaning from Florida all the way up to the Arctic Ocean in Canada, to Alaska, then back down to California or I am
Damn that’s some road trip.. I’d make sure to do it in the summer if you plan on taking the mirage bc I don’t know how the FWD will like the arctic winters lol other than that, it should be perfect. Solid space and great on gas.
@@WTFCRLT1 It should be fine with chains and winter tires. Though I never been in a real amount of snow due to I am from California.
Why do reviewers try to test drive a economy car like its a sports car,?The Mirage was built for basic driving Nobody's gonna be driving the track.
Because they're spoiled rotten. They get to drive cars that cost more than double what this one does. They don't care about fuel economy, maintenance costs over time, payments, or any of that, because you don't feel that when you drive a car. They are solely focused on "how many traffic laws could I break successfully in this vehicle if I tried?"
@@JodyBruchon "maintenance costs over time"
Am I weird, or did it sound like he was slipping the clutch like mad off the line?
I mean, I'm from the *flat* part of Illinois, but then this is Florida, so it's not like he's starting from many hills there, either. I can't imagine the '21 is *that* different from my '15 with the same powertrain.
@@theAsterisk I just bought a 2021 Mirage. When they're brand new with very few miles, the clutch and shifter feel weird, almost like they're supposed to be light switches. It's also difficult to adjust to taking off in first gear in this car because the engine needs to rev a bit more than a four-cylinder, but not much more, and the sound is different too. Unlike a V6, though, you don't have mountains of low-end torque to forgive your bad technique, so you really have to learn how to do it over a few hundred miles, and from what I can tell he's doing the video with no driving experience in the car.
Once you've put a few hundred miles on the thing, it starts to feel more normal and you get used to shifting and applying correct throttle.
@@JodyBruchon Eh, fair enough. Mine already had ~71K when I bought it used, and I got it with the intent of re-learning stick after driving only autos for a decade. Maybe I was just rusty enough the whole experience all melded together in relearning it?
Would this be a good choice as a first car for someone who is new to driving stick shift and is looking for their first manual transmission car, or is it too quirky for a first time manual driver?
Honestly, I’ve never personally owned a manual car. I’ve driven a bunch, probably between 15-20 but I’ve never had the chance to truly get comfortable in one. Regardless, I didn’t have any issues with this Mirage so I wouldn’t expect you to have any either. The shifter is clunky but the clutch is one of the easiest I’ve ever used. Hope that answers your question!
This car is perfect for that. My first manual shift car was a 1989 Honda Civic HF hatch. It was a 2100lb,4speed, 70hp manual transmission.
Yes. I hadn't driven stick for a decade (and had only done it for a couple of months then), and wanted to get back to it, so found a used 2015 Mirage manual for about $5K (pretty good for local prices). Took maybe two days to get back in to it. The clutch is light enough you won't easily wear out your foot. Motor gives plenty of audible and tactile warning if you're starting to lug it well before you'd stall it. That slightly buzzy valvetrain and the amusingly growly exhaust will also help you get used to listening for your shifts instead of being tied to the tachometer once you're ready for that, too.
It's honestly a very friendly car to a new owner or driver. The only really bad thing is the paint- it's kind of thin. I'd get it in black or white if you can, to make chip and scratch repair easier.
@@theAsteriskGood comment. Once you get into it, manual is so natural it's almost easier than automatic because there's zero guesswork with the gears and what the car will do at the specific instant. I really want a manual transmission Mirage.
Honda used to have intakes like that. My 98 civic had one stock. Kinda looks silly and agricultural to us now, but it works, and car makers have lost sight of this.
Good to know! Appreciate the comment 👍🏼
I wish they were still selling these for $10k! The 4 Mitsu dealerships within 100 miles of me here in FL have their Mirages priced in the $16k-$19k range. Way too expensive for this car. There are much better choices in this range. I just want a cheap, efficient city runabout.
It's worth it. It's a very well made car.You can get a Accent, Rios, Yaris IA or Versa but they're damn near $20k now.Cars are not cheap no more.
@@stevensmith8648 I paid $16,600 for my new Elantra in 2018, which feels like a luxury car in comparison. So I can't stomach spending that much or even more on a Mirage. I'm waiting for prices to come back down to pre-pandemic levels before I seriously consider buying one.
If we could have gotten Opel Astras continuous from the Saturn variant we would have had an amazing small car market same with the fiesta redesign in 2016
Looking to get a bare bones 2022 model with 5 speed, it's the same road weight as my Geo metro with at good 28hp more...
Really like this review of the Mirage. I'd go for it if only Mitsu offered a sunroof option on its top of the line model! 😥 BTW:I subscribed!!! Peace...♐
Thanks for the support! Sunroof would definitely be a cool touch..
@@WTFCRLT1 I know!!! Mitsu: Wake up!!! ♐
@@AladdinSaneNYC Can't do a sunroof, based on where some of the 'folding' in the stamped unibody is in pictures from some who have pulled back the headliner to add lights, etc. Cutting the hole there would wreck its structure without *elaborate* reinforcing to compensate.
Too bad, but I understand completely! Thanks for replying though. I appreciate it! Peace! ♐
I've been considering one, wonder what the RPMs are at 70mph. I do a lot of freeway driving lol
I might get a used Mirage if I found the manual transmission. In the future manual transmission rebuild parts might be hard to find since not many were sold in the U.S.
10k where? the ones in my town are like 18-20k which isnt terrible but idk seems a bit steep considering you can get like a corolla hybrid for just a bit more and it gets you more features and better mpg
I'd buy one tomorrow if I could get it under msrp like you're suggesting! Talk about the deals? What do I look out for or ask for? 10k?? Sign me up! Looking for a A to B burner car for work commute.
This video was made before the chip shortage man it’ll be tough getting one of these for under $14k now. At the time though they were selling quite a few under 10k I think they actually sold one for under 8. Depends on the deals and incentives you’d qualify for as well as your patience and persistence with negotiation but it’s been done before!
18:45 it barely took any time to compensate for the body roll by leaning first into the turn slightly, you were driving like it was a totally fine ride.
In Europe we learn only to use first gear when you came to a dead stop. Funny that it is different in the USA.
10k is typical. At 15k, it is better to just bargain on another car. But 10k? I think these are a fantastic option. I got 50 mpg or more on a freeway test drive with the manual. I chose a 5 year old Scion XB for about the same amount with super low miles, and have zero regrets, but I would have been happy with one these no doubt. Used car or base Mirage is a real Toss Up. In the end, I knew what was best.
Definitely gotta go with the better deal brother. Cars are so similar in their segments now that it just doesn’t make sense to not go with the best price. Appreciate your comment!
@@WTFCRLT1 same cost. But that Toyota reliability, the better power, very good crash scores, space. Ability to hold value. There was a lot. But I think a heavily discounted Mirage base model new is still a great option. For sure.
Try 18k now for one of these.
@@jalee6587 smokin the crack. 😆 anyone who buys one over 11-12k needs their head examined. Not worth it AT ALL. In a year this will all settle down and so many people buying a car during this time above MSRP (which plain THEFT) are going to be soooooo underwater.
It's kind of odd that more than one commenter speaks so highly of this turd bucket, yet chooses ANOTHER vehicle?
My 2014 Cruze LS doesn't even come with cruise control! +1 to Mitsubishi
How tf a car called a Cruze not gonna have cruise control standard...
@@92lgnd Dude my exact thoughts since Day 1.
Or Reliability! Do'h! J/K lol
The ONLY thing I like about THIS vehicle is the styling. Consumer Reports gave the Mirage a score of 33 (VERY low). CR said,"in the end , there is no compelling reason to buy a Mirage, and for the same price, many much better used cars are available".
love ours got a life time bumper to bumper
excellent review.
Thank you! More reviews coming
I have 2022 basic and love it.
Even Mitsubishi themselves said that they are reliable. Look on their website and you will see the word reliable on there.
Im doing it for sure.
My dream car!!
In CA the cheapest automatic model now is $17,000 :(
What's the highest trim level that came with a manual transmission to the United States?
Such B.S. ..... you can't get one of these cars for 10K, or anywhere near that! Especially now, that cars have gone up in price due to shortages! That said, good, solid review! Can you review the base (cheapest) Jetta?
You’re right that it’s more difficult to get good deals right now since dealers are either short on cars, or overwhelmed with demand and a lot of the guys that have a surplus of business out of nowhere, are going to try maximizing their profit. Not everyone is like that however. This video was also made prior to the chip shortage, and the dealer I reviewed the car at was the one who told me how many they sell under 10k so it’s definitely possible. One of the comments here even says they paid 9,200 for theirs. Other than that, I appreciate your support and I will absolutely try my best to get that for you within the next week!
Just uploaded a video on the Jetta! They only had one Jetta in stock and it was an r-line trim but it’s still a great value.
@@WTFCRLT1 Thanks! I'll check it out!
I recently priced one of these and the base model manual price is 13,600$ Canadian which translates to 10,800 US
10,000 dollars! Where can I buy this car ? Here were I live cheapest car is around 14,000 brand new. Chevy Spark ⚡️
You’ll have to qualify for certain deals and incentives, and may have to negotiate a little bit too, but it’s absolutely possible. A guy in this comment section picked one up for $9,200 and the dealership that made this review possible has sold several mirages for under 10,000. You’ll have to work for that deal obviously, but it’ll be worth it. Unbelievable brand new value if you can get it under 10k or close to it. Thanks for the comment!
Please mention the Tyres name (brand) and size in comment section.
These small cars are good if you mainly drive in the city and slow freeway traffic. I would not recommend these cars in on country roads with high winds For safety reasons
i don't know what it is but i love it and i am a muscle car guy
Idk what it is but I'm really liking this car potential buy for sure...
I'm sad that this beautiful car is no longer available in Japan. I would say Mirage is 2CV in the 21st century.
I’m in the market for a new 2022. I can’t wait.
Does it have a spare tire or some stupid tire repair kit?
It has a spare tire. The jack is under the driver’s seat. I was not suspecting that.
Great review; nice little peppy car; the size of the car worries me if one was ever in a crash. However, I think it did receive 4 out 5 stars in NHTSA safety ratings. Car is nice, but don't like the wheels. With the impressive and stylish front fascia, too bad Mitsubishi could not include nice wheels (is it an available option? .......or would you have to buy them aftermarket which can cause problems in my experience. Anyway, great review, under appreciated car model.
In other markets the top trim gets LED headlights and/or aluminum rims which look pretty dope!! Look up Mitsubishi Space Star
Any car with less than a 100hp should be optioned as a manual - an automatic (no matter conventional/CVT/DCT) will never be able to take full advantage of the sub 100hp avilable and will make the car feel lethargic.
$10,000??? Where is this?? MSRP’s on automatics are at $17,000 where I’m at, and the dealers are tacking on an extra $2,000 and not giving any in incentives. I just purchased one from Bakersfield Mitsubishi; I got jacked!!
10,000 would have been after incentives at the time I recorded this video. The dealership that made this review possible has sold several mirages at or under the $10k mark prior to the inventory shortages. It’ll obviously require serious negotiation you can’t expect a dealer to just offer you a car 35+% off but with good negotiation, it’s happened quite a bit in the past
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All they offered was a $1,000 OAC, which they put $1,000 for my down payment. But then they added that $1,000 onto my loan. I didn’t know they did that, until I got home and looked at my contract.
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I purchased the vehicle 2 weeks ago and with I could return it. I’ll even pay money for them to take it back.
Nice, a manual transmission :)
Is the engine equipped with timing chain or timing belt? Also if it is equipped with timing belt,, is it an interference engine??
How is cruising in this car around town and on the highway with the air conditioning on?
Not bad, I did my test drive with the a/c on and it didn’t feel like it was struggling. I’m sure it would’ve been slightly quicker with the a/c off but it was like 95° out.
Mines run fine with the AC on both city and highway. Both my Mirages did .So it was no fluke.
Safety is my primarily concern, what would happen to you if an F-250 hit you at 45-50 MPH in this car
Haha I don’t wanna picture that situation.. if safety is your top concern, an f-250 seems like a solid choice😂
Haha I don’t wanna picture that situation.. if safety is your top concern, an f-250 seems like a solid choice😂
Whats the driving position like, higher lie an SuV ?
I thought the base model had steel wheels?
I paid $9,999 for 2019 Mitsubishi mirage with 17,000 miles on 2020. I drove it for a year now and I have no trouble yet!! just for reminder that this car is for a single person without children.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoy the car!
why without children?
If someone hit you from behind at 40 m/h, you will not see you babies. This is a cheap shit of car and very small.
Also I was wondering would my 71 year old mother have trouble getting in and out of this car??
This may honestly be a perfect vehicle or segment for you. The step in height isn’t too low, but since the car has 15” rims, it shouldn’t be high either so I think it’s perfect for older passengers. They don’t have to “fall” in or “pull” themselves out. Appreciate your comment!
Manual gearbox I WANT ONE.
With modifications this is gonna be fun...
My local dealer quoted $14,000 for this car. Does Jenkins sell them for 10k?
After discounts and incentives, often times yes. Doesn’t hurt to try if you’re in the area and I appreciate the comment!
and everyone snickered at the mirage before the 2019 pandemic. i guess im the one laughing past the gas stations now 😂 very reliable too.
They still have 8 months ago prices anywhere?
Lol maybe if you catch them at the end of a bad month and it’s been sitting for a few.
I was looking at a new 5-speed (2022) in Canada that is listed at about CAD 16,500 plus taxes. Then I hear this guy talking about EASILY buying a NEW ONE in 2021in the US for UNDER $10,000, and my heart sinks, wondering why I have to play so much more. BUT THEN I see the sticker on the 2021 5-speed that he's displaying with nothing special on it, and that one costs $15,565, so I'm happy to realize that the person doing this video is obviously quite clueless or just intentionally saying stupid crap.
At the time of this review, picking up a relatively base mirage for $10k out the door was quite common. Now you’d be lucky to pay MSRP after tax but it’s still the cheapest new car on the road.
@@WTFCRLT1 Regardless of it being the cheapest new car on the road, I'm sorry but I've still got call you out on your ridiculous EASILY UNDER $10,000 claim. It was never ANYWHERE near that. Here's info about the 2021 Mirage from the US News when it hit the market in 2021. BTW, I sold cars for a couple of years, and on a base model of car in that class, there is never much wiggle room (if any) on price. "The Mirage ES hatchback has a starting MSRP of $14,295. Add $1,000 to that price if you’re looking to buy the Mirage G4 sedan. That trend continues until you reach the top-of-the-line SE trim, which starts at $17,445 or $18,195, depending on body type. Even the high end of the range is affordable for the class."
These are brand new going for 19,990. Never will this sell for 10k.
Where it is made? Japan?
Is this car worth a look and a test drive?
For sure man you can’t really beat it in terms of brand new value if you just need an a-b car. Appreciate the comment!
Is this available in sedan as well?
Yessir! It’s just this dealership didn’t have a manual sedan, and I was going for the cheapest possible vehicle sold in U.S.A for this video. Thanks for the comment!
@@WTFCRLT1 thanks for replying...
Would you mind listing some cars that compete with this one..
I mean on price range....
And yea...
Ur reviews are wonderful and informative dude...
You're so underrated...
You earned a new subscriber brother..
I mean there are other cheap competitive cars, but I wouldn’t wanna mention the Chevy spark or Nissan Versa since they’re not as heavily discounted. In terms of value, if the mirage isn’t for you, I’d spend a tad extra and get a Hyundai Accent or even a Honda fit. Never been the biggest fan of the Yaris, and I just can’t for the life of me look at a Kia Soul and not laugh!
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mirage seems to be a perfect car for an international student like me...
Affordable
Easy to maintain
Just gets the job done...
Thanks for the review ❤️
Saroj, focus on the Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Accent, and Kia Rio. Manual transmission will be cheaper than automatic. Buy new because used car prices are inflated. Contact White Bear Mitsubishi in Minnesota, they will give you a great deal on a new Mirage and ship it to you for free.
Faster than a geo metro
@@JodyBruchon I have a 5 speed geo metro I Want a mirage though
I bought one so I don’t drive my LC500 in the winter
This vehicle is 2,000usd?
Nice
How do you buy them this cheap?
It’ll be tougher in this market but at the time of this video, that’s the price they’d often go for. Now it’ll be closer to 14-17k after taxes but who knows, maybe a dealership will have one sitting for a while that they’re trying to get rid of and go lower🤷🏻♂️ just gotta look around
How do you find this new under $10,000???
Check out your local inventories brother, you’ll find the dealers and manufacturers discounts often posted there. Also make sure you find all the discounts and incentives that you’d qualify for before hand since there are a lot of them for the mirage. That should get the price down quite a bit, and you can negotiate after that as well. Check out the video where I talk about the buying and negotiation process for my car, that may help as well. Good luck and thanks for watching!