Mirage

[crisis]

So the kids are all driving and the youngest will inherit the Corolla in a few weeks and we need something for 'er indoors to get to work in. Took a new Mitsubishi Mirage manual and auto for a drive this morning and to be honest it was not really a test drive I was looking forward to. I mean three cylinders, 1200 cc and 50kw..... Oh and of course front wheel drive
Well, choke, it wasn't all that bad. The manual had something that resembled acceleration although it was noisy. The auto (its one of those constant rubber band autos) was quieter and not altogether completely gutless. In fact it had me checking my speed a few times as it seemed to climb beyond 60kmh before I realized.
It has airbags, traction control, bluetooth connectivity (actually one of the modern appointments I find useful) electric windows and reasonable room for 4 people. I had the front seat 3/4 the way back and could still sit in the back without my knees touching the front seat. that said I am a short arse at 5'11'.
No its not my type of car, it is shy at least another full car full of cylinders and about 200kw and it drives from the wrong end but for what it is and has to do it is ok. I would even drive it in an emergency. And it is dirt cheap by Australian standards at $12000 or $14500 for the auto on road.
OK, dont tell anyone I liked it, kind of....

[henk4]

Mirage - Images, Specifications and Information

which one are you thinking of?

[Ferrer]

Mirage - Images, Specifications and Information

which one are you thinking of?

I don't think any of those cost between 12 and 15 grand... do they?

Basic motoring is fun, but if you must go for the basicest, no-frills option.

[crisis]

Mirage - Images, Specifications and Information

which one are you thinking of?

hmm, they never showed me those options.

[henk4]

hmm, they never showed me those options.

tell 'em they are lousy salesmen

[Vanishing Boy]

-> Why not the Mazda 2?

[crisis]

-> Why not the Mazda 2?

More expensive and no real advantage. Its not for me so performance and dynamics play no part, not that the Mazda provides any of those things.. My wife has gone cold on the idea for a while because now she doesn't want to spend the money... . So I looked at some cheap second hand boxes. We are arguing about it at the moment.

[crisis]

And in an amazing turn of events, well the missus changed her mind again, we ended up with a ES Sports for $500 less than another dealer quoted the pov pack to us. Got alloys, well hopefully that makes it lighter, a rear “spoiler” which will obviously make it heavier, and some other fruit. Great deal though, so she will be pleased…