2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5MT: Regular Car Reviews

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  • @pb7870
    @pb7870 4 года назад +2562

    **your Uber Eats delivery is on the way**

    • @whatevernevermind5960
      @whatevernevermind5960 4 года назад +89

      Even in Dubai Most Uber Eats cars are Mirages.

    • @TekuTaurus
      @TekuTaurus 4 года назад +48

      I got a DoorDash delivery the other day and the dude was driving a Jaguar

    • @JVAlexis
      @JVAlexis 4 года назад +27

      Who delivers in a car? lol. Get a bike.

    • @thetechfromheaven
      @thetechfromheaven 4 года назад +18

      @@JVAlexis I have a Peugeot bike I'm hipster enough?

    • @zeroelus
      @zeroelus 4 года назад +12

      @Eduardo Rivero Mejía Getting off an Attitude and then climbing into an Uber VW Vento makes the VW feel like a luxury car.

  • @toasterbathboi6298
    @toasterbathboi6298 4 года назад +943

    "That teacher who sends you back to the other end of the hall if you walk to fast"
    Why must you resurface such memories

    • @CallMeMrRook
      @CallMeMrRook 4 года назад +14

      THAT teacher is a requirement for ALL schools :(

    • @toasterbathboi6298
      @toasterbathboi6298 4 года назад +66

      iT's NoT a RaCe yOuNg mAn

    • @Micheal1075
      @Micheal1075 4 года назад +4

      Damp potato #36 Stooop

    • @RealRaynedance
      @RealRaynedance 4 года назад +16

      Someone did that to me and someone else in 1st grade. Teacher didn't believe us when we said that's why we took so long coming back from the bathroom, either.

    • @davidmeskhi8446
      @davidmeskhi8446 4 года назад +9

      I never had that kind of problem, since you have to rush to the cafeteria cos it's too small, so you have to be there before the others to be able to buy smth

  • @nakoma5
    @nakoma5 4 года назад +1452

    For all its mediocrity, the Mirage has been out for like 8 years now and I haven't heard of any particular reliability issues.

    • @1026timey
      @1026timey 4 года назад +118

      EXACTLY. I have 1600 miles on mine now and love it

    • @BalooUriza
      @BalooUriza 4 года назад +180

      which is crazy since mitsu's spent two decades pumping out turd after turd.

    • @HighlordFrancis
      @HighlordFrancis 4 года назад +333

      It’s so basic there’s nothing to go wrong. I say that as a good thing.

    • @oodlesofnoodles3806
      @oodlesofnoodles3806 4 года назад +31

      @@BalooUriza facts. Mitsu has been trash for a good minute imo.

    • @BalooUriza
      @BalooUriza 4 года назад +155

      @@oodlesofnoodles3806 I mean, if Mitsu wants to take over the "cheap, basic, but hardcore reliable" space that Kia occupied right up until Hyundai took 'em over, more power to 'em.

  • @evangrove2131
    @evangrove2131 4 года назад +536

    I admire Mitsubishi's brass balls to sell a car this cheap, this humble, in a US market that fetishizes angry-face high-horsepower SUVs.

    • @thedant21
      @thedant21 3 года назад +14

      My work commute went from 6 miles round trip to 54. I can’t make myself get rid of my 13’ Grand Cherokee with the HHHHEEEMMMMIIIII. Cars like these make me feel dead inside. I wish I could be happy with one.

    • @aftertheelectrike1847
      @aftertheelectrike1847 3 года назад +9

      @@thedant21 I had a 2000 Metro, coming from an 03 Focus. For the entire year I had it, the Metro made me feel completely dead inside when driving. A three speed automatic paired to a 4cyl 1.3L engine making just 79 bhp, at revs the automatic can barely reach until you're doing 97 and the engine is about to shake itself apart. Took 15 seconds to 60, foot planted to the ground. That was more powerful, lighter, and had better aerodynamics than the Mirage. The Mirage takes 12 seconds to 60 due to the better transmission, but still. No matter what I do agree, these cars will make you feel dead inside.
      It wasn't even cheap to maintain either, since the cars aren't made anymore and Suzuki barely makes cars.

    • @JoseMartinez-jw2dy
      @JoseMartinez-jw2dy 3 года назад +13

      Evan Grove, that's true but we know all those people driving very expensive cars are not their cars, that's the us way of living, have it all, haven't paid it all

    • @stevensmith8648
      @stevensmith8648 3 года назад +7

      Question, How does a car make you feel dead,?Cause its not a racecar,?Thats why cops do what they do give tickets to people who feel alive driving with a lead foot for speeding..Any car is to take you where you need to go.Dead or alive.

    • @aftertheelectrike1847
      @aftertheelectrike1847 3 года назад +8

      @@stevensmith8648 Extremely weak throttle response, the car has an awful transmission, struggles to get to 60 at all (15 seconds)
      You HAVE to be a lead foot driver to drive a Metro, at least if you wanna go highway speed at all. It feels like a casket.

  • @ODean-qi5xt
    @ODean-qi5xt 4 года назад +1636

    From the company that brought you some of the best rally cars ever:
    Marriage Out of Neccessity: The car.

    • @irfanyxp3489
      @irfanyxp3489 4 года назад +40

      R.i.p Mitsubishi....

    • @KPG113
      @KPG113 4 года назад +85

      Thanks Renault...you fucked up TWO japanese car companies (Nissan too).

    • @torahibiki
      @torahibiki 4 года назад +16

      @@KPG113 fucking frenchies ruining everything. Or are they french?

    • @GloomGaiGar
      @GloomGaiGar 4 года назад +55

      @@KPG113 wait, mitsubishi fucked itself before renault bought it, right?

    • @trashrabbit69
      @trashrabbit69 4 года назад +37

      @@GloomGaiGar Yeah, they did. The 380, 0/0/0, and all that jazz is just proof that Mitsubishi thought they had 30x more money than they actually did. Same issue with Nissan, except they didn't innovate.

  • @Wik3dNuTS4k
    @Wik3dNuTS4k 4 года назад +2140

    This thing looks like it was designed as a used car even though its new

    • @flakeu
      @flakeu 4 года назад +123

      It's because it was first unveiled in 2011 which means it probably has been designed a few years back.. and I'm pretty sure this has been mainly made for non-first world markets in mind where design is far to be a priority.

    • @theevermind
      @theevermind 4 года назад +238

      These cars were never new. They never came out of a factory. They spontaneously appeared used.

    • @hunterdepriest2533
      @hunterdepriest2533 4 года назад +26

      I double checked because of what you said, and holy crap this is actually a 2018

    • @TheNumber86
      @TheNumber86 4 года назад +78

      You see, it appeals better to used car buyers if it comes straight from the factory looking like it's twenty years old.
      Mitsubishi is 4 dimensions ahead of us mere mortals with cars like this.

    • @duanerackham9567
      @duanerackham9567 4 года назад +11

      @@theevermind that's because the Mitsubishi employees have their lunch in them on break

  • @anggoroputra5660
    @anggoroputra5660 4 года назад +974

    Remember when Doug Demuro reviewed this with the title "The Mitsubishi Mirage is The Worst New Car You Can Buy"?
    In the end, after citing the many negatives and... features... he concludes it by saying something in the lines of "There's a market for this car, as bad as it is. And that is, it's for people who wants assurance that their car won't have major issues. They just want a new car with warranty, for people who just needs something reliable so that they can get to work, and come home."
    I feel like this video completes that, like an indirect sequel. Not only did Mr. Regular reviewed more of the mechanical aspects of the Mirage, he also agrees and adds to what Doug has said.
    It's a car that can give you one less piece of chaos.
    I'm starting to admire the Mirage in a way.

    • @jamesphifer171
      @jamesphifer171 4 года назад +94

      I own an 18 model. It's been remarkably great for why I bought it. Easy credit building, cheap insurance, a 10y/100k mile powertrain warranty that waill cover repairs in those first 10 years, if need be and a 45+ mpg hwy driver. It seats 5, or 4 comfortably, and has a decent Bluetooth stereo and the ability to go unnoticed in nearly any environment. It's simple, effective, reliable, cheap to maintain and easy to drive. Not a driver's car, just a car to drive.

    • @theinstitute1324
      @theinstitute1324 4 года назад +39

      It's actually cheaper (or as cheap as) when adjusted for inflation than a VW Beetle was in the mid 70's

    • @whattheheck1000
      @whattheheck1000 4 года назад +4

      Well, if we're being honest, a 3 year old Civic or Corolla fits that bill perfectly. Yes, the Mirage is a new car with a warranty at a rock-bottom price. But it's no more reliable than a good late-model Honda or Toyota.
      April 24, 2020 9:04 pm

    • @theinstitute1324
      @theinstitute1324 4 года назад +36

      @@whattheheck1000 No, those three year old Corollas and Civics do not fit the bill, because you likely will not find them with a full comprehensive warranty.

    • @frankcavalier1812
      @frankcavalier1812 4 года назад +9

      @@theinstitute1324 by the time the corolla breaks you'll be outta warranty and stuck with a worthless pos mirage. new cars shouldn't break warranty is just a scam

  • @Ragna___
    @Ragna___ 4 года назад +355

    "it feels like a 90s economy car, except it isn't rattling all the time".
    for that and because it's so bare bones, I love it!

    • @oliviersavard8676
      @oliviersavard8676 4 года назад +21

      Plus it weights like 900 kg, it's like over 100 kg lighter than a Miata

    • @Ragna___
      @Ragna___ 4 года назад +7

      @@oliviersavard8676 this. imagine how little of a toll that will put on the engine.

    • @Ragna___
      @Ragna___ 4 года назад +5

      @Lassi Kinnunen also this. what I've seen is that people want the exact amount of comfort they're having, when they're sitting at their couch at home, in front of the TV, and/or talking to the phone, but while driving.
      all the while not realising the huge flaw on their thought process.
      edit: typos

    • @lisarenaeroberts1698
      @lisarenaeroberts1698 3 года назад +11

      Love my 2017 Mirage!!!!!! No problems, very reliable🌞

    • @Undrafted_Jkyle
      @Undrafted_Jkyle 3 года назад +11

      My Mirage G4 is bare bones slapped with an infotainment system less shit to repair when the time comes.

  • @crustyrustymayo4716
    @crustyrustymayo4716 4 года назад +845

    This what my uncle said about mirage: “I never drove something that felt like biting in to stale bread or raisins on cookies. It was such a bad experience I sold it after one month because I started hating driving “

    • @GloomGaiGar
      @GloomGaiGar 4 года назад +51

      He must daily a fucking Rolls Royce or a La Ferrari then. Not everyone, a huge chunk of car buyers in fact, cares about the "thrill of driving". They drive to get shit done.

    • @hsvcommodore4111
      @hsvcommodore4111 4 года назад +40

      CrustyRustyMayo pretty sure that's not true. Even the very worst cars these days are still good compared to average to bad cars from old days. In the old days when a car was bad, it actually was absolute trash that fell apart which is not the case anymore

    • @ChaosphereIX
      @ChaosphereIX 4 года назад +26

      @@hsvcommodore4111 Have you driven or owned a Mirage? I have. It is indeed worse and I hated driving it. I owned one because it was my only choice, not my first choice.

    • @crustyrustymayo4716
      @crustyrustymayo4716 4 года назад +4

      GloomGaiGar he has a new e200 and needed one cheap car he could daily and beat the shit out of and this was the cheapest car.

    • @charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243
      @charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243 4 года назад +24

      GloomGaiGar Did you listen to it or just make up facts as you go? Mr Regular drives an NA Forester and not a new one. But the point is this is the basic of the basic and not even a good basic. It is trumped by used Corollas. This is for someone that is just looking for a new car so it can be new. That’s it. It’s Mitsubishi. They have not made quality anything for a long time. 12-13k for a brand new car tells the whole story right there.

  • @TheKaisarwilhelm
    @TheKaisarwilhelm 4 года назад +158

    Got my mom one of these used in June '18 for $5,200 ('15 hatch cvt 36,000 miles) She averages 44mpg. Retired without much money. No regrets. Its not much but it works for her needs. Cheap purchase, cheap insurance, cheap maintenance, reliable transportation as she puts 4,000 on the odometer annually.

    • @iluvcamaros1912
      @iluvcamaros1912 4 года назад +20

      I have an older neighbor that has one. I feel like that's the default demo; broke older people.

    • @stevee8318
      @stevee8318 4 года назад +18

      At least Mitsubishi gives you a 10 year power train warranty, unlike Nissan

    • @TheExtremeLOL
      @TheExtremeLOL 4 года назад +18

      @thedog556 the cvt lasts longer due to lower stress from the less powerful 3cyl

    • @MrAdoh2010
      @MrAdoh2010 4 года назад +4

      You could have done her a great favor and got her a Honda fit or Toyota Yaris "the Yaris depreciates like a benz too nobody wants them" a few years older with the fit and a year or 2 with the Yaris. The ride is just much better and will last longer than those Mitsubishi's brand new

    • @alexg4111
      @alexg4111 4 года назад +10

      I have a 2017 mirage gt, 2 years and 2 months later I don’t have a single regret, looks good runs great, and 25,000 miles later I’ve averaged 40mpg. This car is for the person that wants bang for their buck and is sensible with their money.

  • @PKudu
    @PKudu 4 года назад +312

    "Because I want a new car for once in my life." Literally why I got mine. Definitely an upgrade over my 1998 Dodge Neon

    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed 4 года назад +14

      Thats the problem I dont want a new car. Nothing about any new car... is worth buying.

    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed 4 года назад +6

      @@TraceLight
      Nope. If all the world burned down.. Id still have piles of cash.. that I will spend.. when its worth a damn.
      Investment? Fun car, I think ya living a pipe dream. I can pick up damn near anything.. from a Viper (before Cerebrus and or FCA) to a first Gen NSX. I can also pick up something intetesting and loud / odd like a 70s Olds Vistacruiser.. hand it to Lingenfelter and have them make it to scare people.
      Ive still get plenty of speeding tickets... which says... I can have fun in anything I damn well choose.

    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed 4 года назад +4

      @@TraceLight
      I can go buy any damn thing Id lke and enjoy myself over some new investment bullshit you burped out.

    • @DaewooFestiva23
      @DaewooFestiva23 Год назад +1

      a 98 neon, what happened to the neon and whatd you do with it? those 1st gen neons are great!

    • @PKudu
      @PKudu Год назад +4

      @DaewooFestiva I live in Canada, so all 9 that I owned rusted away. The last one I had, I actually sold and made a bit of a profit on. I already had 3 vehicles at that point.

  • @hellostove
    @hellostove 4 года назад +178

    I have a 2014 hatchback and it's EMBARRASSINGLY my favorite car I've ever owned. The crunchy shifter is life-affirming. I live in Baltimore and yeah, around town my mileage is stuck in the mid 30s. Going north on I-83 to work gets me high 30s to low 40s MPG... but that's all uphill. Coming back home, I've hit 60 MPG and average in the mid 50s. Uh, as long as the AC isn't on. I love being in the right lane. I love passing on the highway in 3rd gear. It's slow, but feels fast in the way tiny cars do.
    I put 13" steel wheels on it.

    • @tdk1246
      @tdk1246 2 года назад +7

      I have a 2014 Mirage. Bought it used because it only had 30k kilometers and 8 years left on the warranty. The bright green is fun. The car has been highly reliable and problem free. Don't understand the bash this car gets, it's undeserved.

  • @crateandbarrels
    @crateandbarrels 4 года назад +170

    "Normal is defined by how close or how far you are away from what society expects of you." That made me sad.

    • @hoofglormuss657
      @hoofglormuss657 4 года назад +11

      As one member of society to another, I just want you to be happy my friend.

    • @sansfreedom1629
      @sansfreedom1629 4 года назад +7

      @@hoofglormuss657 It's funny given the circumstance, that you're a member of society and you expect him to be happy, yet he's sad lol

    • @Torus2112
      @Torus2112 4 года назад +3

      @@sansfreedom1629 Being sad isn't normal, but it is common.

  • @adasnow7705
    @adasnow7705 4 года назад +123

    As soon as you said "the mirage is a car you buy out of emotion," I knew exactly where this video was heading. Because I've been there. And it feels both good and shameful to be recognized in such a way.

    • @kazhi959
      @kazhi959 4 года назад

      Nothing wrong with that! It makes things exciting matey!

  • @TheNumber86
    @TheNumber86 4 года назад +377

    Mitsubishi Mirage. The official car of "Oh, I thought it was 20 years old, not 2".

    • @tj86xj
      @tj86xj 4 года назад +30

      86 - Seriously. These are basically what Hyundai was building 15-20 years ago.

    • @KFCGAMING55
      @KFCGAMING55 4 года назад +18

      "What do you mean this isnt a 2001 mirage?"

    • @aghamuzammil6655
      @aghamuzammil6655 4 года назад +8

      suzuki has been selling the 2nd generation alto under the mehran name for like 40 years in pakistan withou changing anything except the headlights

    • @tannerin
      @tannerin 3 года назад +4

      looks pretty contemporary save for the door handles

  • @aaroncostello8812
    @aaroncostello8812 4 года назад +193

    I bought one of these new in late 2014 to use as a work car, and it now has 140,000 miles on it. They NEVER break down. The Mirage is designed to be very cheap, very fuel efficient, and very reliable. And that is pretty much all it is. They are slow, noisy, and don't handle very well. If you need more out of a car, then you might want to take Mr. Regular's advice and go buy somebody else's cast-off Corolla.
    But the Mirage will get you there...CHEAP. All day, every day. This car is constantly winning 'Lowest Cost of Ownership' awards.
    Oh, change the gear oil to Redline MTL and the shifting improves A LOT.

    • @dafordkidfilms2264
      @dafordkidfilms2264 3 года назад +7

      I have a Ford Fiesta with a broken transmission, I'm considering one of these

    • @aaroncostello8812
      @aaroncostello8812 3 года назад +12

      @@dafordkidfilms2264 Mine has nearly 160k now. It has never broken down. Not once.

    • @conceptc4105
      @conceptc4105 3 года назад +7

      Been thinking about getting one of these too but a hatchback manual. Doing a lot of research and watching vids about these cars and seems like everyone that owns one loves them

    • @bigchills7194
      @bigchills7194 3 года назад +1

      @@aaroncostello8812 2017 ES hatch here with 120500 highway and never had a problem . Btw it cruises 70 to 75 all day at 2500 rpm . Not sure where the 4000 rpm statement came from ...

    • @aaroncostello8812
      @aaroncostello8812 3 года назад +2

      @@bigchills7194 My car is a manual, and at freeway speeds the engine is spinning at around 3500 rpm in 5th gear. I believe the car in the review is a manual as well.

  • @Maserati7200
    @Maserati7200 4 года назад +197

    Epitome of a regular car...

    • @tychovandonk2616
      @tychovandonk2616 4 года назад +37

      It's even more regular than a god damn Corolla.

    • @noneyabizz8337
      @noneyabizz8337 4 года назад +12

      Sub regular.

    • @Destroyah5000
      @Destroyah5000 4 года назад +7

      A car so regular his philosophical bit went into normality. This is it, chief.

    • @RoachOverlord
      @RoachOverlord 4 года назад +10

      It's irregular just how regular this car is.

    • @Torus2112
      @Torus2112 4 года назад +1

      @@Destroyah5000 Holy shit that's true, this might be peak regular.

  • @superdestrier9160
    @superdestrier9160 4 года назад +496

    Mitsubishi Mirage: The even poorer man's Honda Civic, complete with a warranty that has never been used to its maximum potential.

    • @Dreso87
      @Dreso87 4 года назад +3

      SuperDestrier really? honda civic?

    • @jasonyoung6420
      @jasonyoung6420 4 года назад +45

      try even poorer mans honda fit

    • @BoldBrandFlakes
      @BoldBrandFlakes 4 года назад +39

      I would say a Toyota Yaris would’ve been a better pick. I don’t associate the Honda Civic as being a poor mans car...

    • @maoristereo
      @maoristereo 4 года назад +3

      I read "maximum potential" with Jeff Bridges' voice

    • @syloui
      @syloui 4 года назад

      for literally $3000 more you can get a base line civic new

  • @ReverendTed
    @ReverendTed 4 года назад +136

    "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." - Albert Camus

  • @littlebearish
    @littlebearish 2 года назад +39

    As an owner of a 17 Mirage G4 with the CVT. I bought it for the fuel economy full well knowing it was gonna suck being so cheap and underpowered, but the little sucker grew on me. As you stated, don't expect anything spectacular and you won't mind it. Might actually enjoy it.

    • @edgaryzen4925
      @edgaryzen4925 Год назад

      Well said!

    • @JodyBruchon
      @JodyBruchon Год назад +4

      The 2021+ models have some improvements that make a pretty big difference, especially if you get a manual transmission.

  • @canadianplanespotter
    @canadianplanespotter 4 года назад +369

    "Fuel injectors spraying like de-icer trucks at YYZ". Excellent reference!

    • @KTMsteve
      @KTMsteve 4 года назад +35

      Shout out to Toronto and RUSH

    • @cannabinized
      @cannabinized 4 года назад +6

      I felt that

    • @randy4903
      @randy4903 4 года назад +5

      _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . .

    • @Stratocoaster08
      @Stratocoaster08 4 года назад +6

      @@randy4903 *5/4 time intensifies*

    • @canadianplanespotter
      @canadianplanespotter 4 года назад +3

      @@KTMsteve Rush was a terrible band in my opinion. The only reason the song YYZ isn't dreadful is because it's an instrumental.

  • @alistairdugen6472
    @alistairdugen6472 4 года назад +50

    Can't help but notice how simple the engine compartment looks considering it's from 2018. It looks more like something from the late 90s or early 2000s. No engine cover or anything. Quite refreshing imo.

  • @blakslee720
    @blakslee720 4 года назад +39

    No one else could hold my interest on a Mirage for 10 minutes. Your educational background is so apparent in this video

  • @burpp13
    @burpp13 4 года назад +90

    @ 5:10 - "A wife, kids... and a secret Grindr account" hahaha

  • @jaredj631
    @jaredj631 4 года назад +446

    The mirage; because the waiter at Applebee’s has to drive something.

    • @Titanic19127
      @Titanic19127 4 года назад +7

      Jared Jeanotte *bartender

    • @jaredj631
      @jaredj631 4 года назад +19

      M&N Distribution used ones for bartenders, I meant new ones that Applebee’s guy, he’s looking at lower management in a few years if he plays his card right.

    • @anonamouse2780
      @anonamouse2780 4 года назад +5

      Sargon of Akkad drives this?

    • @gapshooters1172
      @gapshooters1172 4 года назад +1

      Im a bartender there and i drive a Speed3 and my girl is too and drives a H3 buuuuuut we just got one of these to daily 🤷🏼‍♂️.

    • @Drdirtydee
      @Drdirtydee 4 года назад +3

      @@anonamouse2780 that dude wouldn't fit

  • @PRG1236
    @PRG1236 4 года назад +181

    2000s Hyundai:
    "Oh, you made a cheap car? That's cute."

    • @johnalogue9832
      @johnalogue9832 4 года назад +20

      Of course, the modern hyundais are better than Hondas and the modern Mitsubishi is trash

    • @exe7435
      @exe7435 4 года назад

      @@johnalogue9832 true

    • @chumbawaumbacumpa
      @chumbawaumbacumpa 4 года назад +19

      @Johnalogue
      You had me going until you said new Hyundais were better than new Hondas. Have you forgotten about dat VTEC babyee? Why choose a Hyundai Molester N line (I think the n stands for the n-word btw) over a ventacious and bodacious Civic Type-R hatch? Put your flat bill on backwards, grab those sport shades, and crank up the DMX because it’s Honda or nah, bruh.

    • @johnalogue9832
      @johnalogue9832 4 года назад +5

      @@chumbawaumbacumpa sorry man, would happily take the sleek and fun Veloster N over the Honda they never finished designing, it just looks "right" to me 😁

    • @chumbawaumbacumpa
      @chumbawaumbacumpa 4 года назад +8

      @Johnalogue I really hope you picked up on my sarcasm.

  • @JodyBruchon
    @JodyBruchon 2 года назад +41

    Listening to this in my 2021 hatchback manual Mirage. I'm going to go ahead and say that this third face-lift seems to fix most of the complaints about these cars. I get 52 MPG highway on occasion and I love the hell out of the car. It's also cheaper than every low mileage recent year used car in existence. Best new car you can buy, frankly!

    • @edgaryzen4925
      @edgaryzen4925 2 года назад +9

      I filled up gas on my G4 and it was $5.50 per gallon. it took 7.7 gallons. that's equate to 42.50 in fuel cost. And the G4 took me 43 MPG!

    • @JodyBruchon
      @JodyBruchon 2 года назад +4

      @@edgaryzen4925 I'm getting 46 average in my Mirage!

    • @edgaryzen4925
      @edgaryzen4925 2 года назад +1

      @@JodyBruchon That's awesome. I'm confident that my G4 MPG will increase as it will be breaking in over time.

    • @untitledperson6913
      @untitledperson6913 8 месяцев назад

      the other day in my 14 manual hatchback I got 60mpg. my fill-ups are usually around $20. I love almost everything about this car, *except the auto climate controls*. over at the fourms I was considering replacing it with manual controls but the manual controls have physical linkages to the things, auto does not.

    • @JodyBruchon
      @JodyBruchon 8 месяцев назад

      @@untitledperson6913 I don't use auto mode, I lock it to 62 or 80 or 89 depending on what level of heat/cool I want.

  • @LazerLord10
    @LazerLord10 4 года назад +203

    Honestly, in the 'low end' of US cars, you really get a lot once you get past 14K. A new Honda Fit costs like $16k? 4K more and you get an actual shifter and a very capable car.
    Edit: Oh, also, the Fit is cheaper with the manual!
    Edit Edit: And the Fit CVT doesn't fake shift!

    • @nerdnairbnordnirbu9044
      @nerdnairbnordnirbu9044 3 года назад +9

      6 mpg difference for city. And there is the 5 and 10 year warranty on the mirage while the fit has 3 year basic 5 year powertrain. More likely to need repairs than the mitsubishi. If they think it is reliable enough for a 10 year powertrain warranty then it is more reliable and less likely to break down.
      Edit: 3 mpg not 6. I don't know how I got that 6

    • @LazerLord10
      @LazerLord10 3 года назад +3

      @@nerdnairbnordnirbu9044 Fair points. Maybe it's just my honda fanboyism talking here.
      My CVT is starting to make a few weird noises, maybe... only at 80k. But I'm looking in to getting an MT version soon so yeah.

    • @nerdnairbnordnirbu9044
      @nerdnairbnordnirbu9044 3 года назад +3

      @@LazerLord10 maybe the cvt transmission fluid needs changing. Or might need real repairs. Cvt is more likely to break than manual. Anyway even with reliability honda fit still wins because of that terrible acceleration on the mirage.

    • @LazerLord10
      @LazerLord10 3 года назад +2

      @@nerdnairbnordnirbu9044 Fit isn't much better, lol. In manual I think it has a 0-60 of like 11 seconds?
      I changed the CVT fluid back at ~65k miles (previous owner probably didn't), and maybe changing it now would quiet it up. I believe the change interval is 60k miles for the first change and then every 30 thereafter.

    • @Bioshockerlol
      @Bioshockerlol 3 года назад +2

      This now makes me sad because the Fit is being discontinued in the US for 2021 model year. Huge bummer but means I will be absolutely hanging onto my 2015.

  • @Sahidable
    @Sahidable 4 года назад +91

    @1:22 “YYZ” shoutout to Toronto Pearson Airport 😎
    Lol great vid as always, Mr. Regular

    • @avlawns3037
      @avlawns3037 4 года назад +3

      Interesting note. YYZ's outer marker beacon in morse is the intro to the song.

    • @Kenster1025
      @Kenster1025 4 года назад

      @@avlawns3037 Rush

  • @mitch9521
    @mitch9521 4 года назад +595

    The official car of "I couldn't afford a Yaris"

    • @sandertu8366
      @sandertu8366 4 года назад +2

      Isnt yaris cheaper/as cheap?
      Arnt both 12k?

    • @Rangernewb5550
      @Rangernewb5550 4 года назад +15

      And I thought the Yaris was embarrassing.

    • @sandertu8366
      @sandertu8366 4 года назад +41

      @@Rangernewb5550 whats wrong with the yaris, except the price?

    • @upperedgelon1317
      @upperedgelon1317 4 года назад +28

      Ever since they replaced the Yaris with the Mazda2 fitted with a Toyota badge, it’s a pretty nifty car now

    • @mitch9521
      @mitch9521 4 года назад +11

      @@upperedgelon1317 That shitbox Mazda is hardly worth a Toyota badge.

  • @LazerLord10
    @LazerLord10 3 года назад +30

    This car has many of the same specs as an 89 honda civic. But no one is creaming their pants over this. The handling and shifter are really the only difference. Same weight, HP, and price!

    • @JodyBruchon
      @JodyBruchon 2 года назад +9

      And 52 MPG.

    • @foxy126pl6
      @foxy126pl6 Год назад +1

      The handling and shifter are the most important things though, thats what made honda a honda

    • @matturner6890
      @matturner6890 4 месяца назад

      So it's like an '89 civic you can't double as your track car. Ah, well. It's still a great a-to-b machine, maybe the best one going today.

  • @ThePASBERUK
    @ThePASBERUK 4 года назад +70

    Remember the time when Mitsubishi produce Mirage with 4g92 dohc Mivec that capable producing 175hp ?

    • @Excalion88
      @Excalion88 4 года назад +16

      And remember before that? It was a wimpy, boring entry model grocery getter made as a result of the high gas prices during the oil crisis of the '70s.
      It went back to its roots.

    • @samusaran7317
      @samusaran7317 3 года назад +1

      @@Excalion88 As it should.

    • @metalbob3335
      @metalbob3335 2 года назад

      1998 awd eclipse gsx drivetrain lol

  • @agenericaccount3935
    @agenericaccount3935 4 года назад +186

    They should change their slogan to "The value of the unspectacular."

    • @Mach5Johnny
      @Mach5Johnny 4 года назад +1

      Johnny Nimble Thats a slogan I would expect from Kia and Hyundai.

    • @SI0AX
      @SI0AX 4 года назад +2

      @@Mach5Johnny I don't know what is worse. I'll admit modern Hyundai's have the best styling of all modern low to mid entry level cars ,but the driving experience is shit. The steering is the worst part. I was unfortunate to have to rent for a whole month due my daily failing. I drove the latest Hyundai Elantra and then a older model with 40,000 miles the DCT transmission had a 5 second shift lag vs the 10,000 mile newer Elantra I rented. So It's horribly unreliable IMO. I drove the Nissan Note with CVT and the steering was like 90% better and I preferred the CVT over the DCT!
      Edit: Turns out the model I had first was an 8 speed DCT and then I got the same exact model but with a 6-speed torque converter automatic. That explains why the shifting was so much slower and had lag, lol. Wow it's made me realize just how much Regular Automatics suck! It's so bad I though it was broken, lol!

    • @chumbawaumbacumpa
      @chumbawaumbacumpa 4 года назад +1

      @SI0AX Preferring a JATCO transmission over another is really saying something too.

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 4 года назад +1

      I thought it just simply should be " Driving Value! " let's not go crazy with the sugar coating!

    • @supershroom164
      @supershroom164 4 года назад

      Better than riding on a bus

  • @tomibby
    @tomibby 4 года назад +166

    Cable shifters are far too common here in the UK,I worked washing cars in dealerships so I had to move allot of the average,fleet rented,bread and butter cars around that served the purpose of just existing cheaply and functioning, I can almost feel the mediocrity in my hand as you're describing the shift

    • @DrewLSsix
      @DrewLSsix 4 года назад +14

      Cable shifters exist on a spectrum between terrible and genuinely good. Cars like the Mirage obviously didnt get the refinements required to make its shifter anything but functional, but Mazda Honda and a few others have been running exclusively cable shifters for the better part of two decades and are on average very good shifters. Often better than their 90s rod shifter counterparts.

    • @tomibby
      @tomibby 4 года назад +1

      @@DrewLSsix yeah, I think quality of components and time spent on design is really noticeable, some actually have a nice feel cause of thicker cables and sturdier and less play in the selector, nearly all cheap cars here are manual, so it's one or the other, either it's manual to be cheap so everything is built down to a cost, or it's a nicely engineered piece specifically for performance, no in-between

    • @alansmilealot
      @alansmilealot 4 года назад +3

      @@DrewLSsix Honda had alot of cars with physical rod shifters, I'm not sure about the new cars.

    • @VeyronBD
      @VeyronBD 4 года назад +5

      The fact the cables on this seem to have plastic ends is certainly not going to help it any either, at like 100k miles thats going to be like a hula hoop.

    • @hamstirrer6882
      @hamstirrer6882 4 года назад +4

      Still prefer a bad gearshift to any automatics, but thats just my personal preference

  • @FiniteBlu
    @FiniteBlu 4 года назад +53

    The Mirage, the car of: “I’ll take what I can get.”

  • @buddy8225
    @buddy8225 3 года назад +30

    I test drove one with an CVT, came away impressed.

    • @extralock1045
      @extralock1045 5 дней назад

      I like mine. It's a car that grows on you, sort of. If you get in it from a 2024 Cadillac or something, it's a horrible car. But the more you drive it, the more you like it.
      Now, right off the bat I liked the Mirage, I came from a 2004 Cadillac Deville. But the more I drove it, and racked up 21,000 miles in 8 months, the more I like it.
      I had stuff to do in Florida, my mom had to go, she won't fly, she refuses to ride in the Mirage, so we took her car, a 2024 Ford Maverick. 2 Weeks in, I miss the Mirage. The Mirage is more engaging, and is somehow more comfortable, door panels less scratchy, the lack of buttons to use the car is refreshing. I can't wait to get back in it.

  • @ouijabored45
    @ouijabored45 4 года назад +59

    I have been waiting for you to review the last true econobox with bated breath.
    I have peaked with this peak.

  • @SuperCookieGaming_
    @SuperCookieGaming_ 4 года назад +193

    has mr. regular seen Brown by Technology Connections?

    • @agenericaccount3935
      @agenericaccount3935 4 года назад +16

      I hope so

    • @William-Morey-Baker
      @William-Morey-Baker 4 года назад +17

      That was a really good video, as are most of his tend to be...

    • @InvictvsNox
      @InvictvsNox 4 года назад +10

      I'm honestly somewhat sure Mr. Regular is who inspired it.

    • @malrofo
      @malrofo 4 года назад +5

      Or the ups video by company man. What can BROWN do for you?

    • @Omar-em7rl
      @Omar-em7rl 4 года назад +9

      B R O W N
      O R A N G E

  • @captainchaos0666
    @captainchaos0666 4 года назад +154

    Toyota: "We made the cheapest car we could."
    Mitsubishi: "Hold my Saké."

    • @aghamuzammil6655
      @aghamuzammil6655 4 года назад +3

      suzuki pakistan : hold my mehran
      they've been selling the same car for like 40 years

    • @theactualnic
      @theactualnic 4 года назад +3

      In my country. They made the Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 until 2008

    • @aghamuzammil6655
      @aghamuzammil6655 4 года назад +3

      @@theactualnic in pakistan if you want to buy a car you have 4 choices
      suzuki , honda ,toyota or import other brands (and pay absurd taxes)
      although kia has started assembling an selling cars in pakitan aswell
      the problem is that if a company wants to sell a car in pakistan they either have to sell it here or pay absurd taxes
      like take the land cruiser for example toyota assembles the corolla and other cheap cars in pakistan but import tge land cruiser as a completely built unit and due to taxes and regulatory duties the land cruiser costs more than 320k if i remember correctly
      audi sells cars in pakistan but they are more expension due to taxes aswell because they arent built her
      used jdm import cars are pretty popular in pakistan but due due to taxes 5 year old japanese alto and brand new pakistani alto cost the same but people still prefer japanese cars because their pakistani counterparts lack aot of the safety features such as traction control ,airbags , automatic braking plus other features such as cruise control , blindspot monitoring , lane keep assist and climate control are absent in pretty much every pakistani car
      thank god suzuki stopped making the mehran in 2019

    • @superdestrier9160
      @superdestrier9160 4 года назад +1

      Hold my milk

    • @MyOleg1969
      @MyOleg1969 4 года назад

      Tato Nano ;)))

  • @castrojosua
    @castrojosua 4 года назад +16

    As a mirage owner. This review was awesome, I've owned hatchbacks, trucks and learned how to drive on a Celica GTS, my car prior to this was a Lexus RX and a Toyota Matrix, I get it. It's not the best, not the worst and the CVT is okay. But it gets me to point a - b , takes 25 dollars to fill up and I get around 45mpg highway and 39mpg city. I've gone as far as 50mpg before driving at a steady 65mph. It's not fun, thrilling, the most comfortable and it's kinda loud but fuck it works. The bluetooth is amazing, the rear view camera is clear and the sound system is pretty good, it's also very roomy, spacious and the trunk is ample for anything I could need it for. I dig it and I do not regret buying it one bit. If I want to have fun, that's what my motorcycle and vintage truck is for.

    • @2040wagon
      @2040wagon 11 месяцев назад +1

      Very well said..

  • @infiltr80r
    @infiltr80r 4 года назад +145

    The old one was also built in Normal, Illinois to make it extra normal, I suppose.
    I've ridden in many of these in Asia, they're horrible.

    • @celestek.b.5257
      @celestek.b.5257 4 года назад +11

      I live there and there are just Mirages and Outlanders for days. Funny thing is, you really don’t see any Mitsubishi that’s more than 7 or so years old.

    • @MCTogs
      @MCTogs 4 года назад +4

      @@celestek.b.5257 L200's and Lancers are usually pretty durable. Old L200's are an incredibly common sight in my country.

    • @duanerackham9567
      @duanerackham9567 4 года назад +3

      @@celestek.b.5257 I daily a 20 year old Galant

    • @infiltr80r
      @infiltr80r 4 года назад +3

      @@celestek.b.5257 I see plenty of old Mitsubishis here. They're almost all Galants from 90s though. Those cars lasted. I learned to drive on one and they are good cars.

  • @Tony-112
    @Tony-112 4 года назад +123

    Mirage G4
    The official car of life is over

    • @Omar-em7rl
      @Omar-em7rl 4 года назад +6

      @Mystic Dan this and the Versa.

    • @sarahakhtar3726
      @sarahakhtar3726 4 года назад +4

      But, alas, life has only just begun for this man and his family.

    • @CarsMeetsBikes
      @CarsMeetsBikes 4 года назад +1

      @@sarahakhtar3726 yeah, you can only UPGRADE from a mirage, perhaps it's not as over as you thought

    • @oliviersavard8676
      @oliviersavard8676 4 года назад +1

      That's the Avenger's role though

    • @user-sf5iq2fl1l
      @user-sf5iq2fl1l 3 года назад

      @J B that's because everyone drives much bigger cars i the US

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum 4 года назад +3

    Considering you don't own the car, you hit the nail on the head pretty darn accurately. As the former owner of a 2014 Mirage, I totally agree about the pros and cons. The fuel economy is definitely not what one would expect considering how absolutely tiny the car is as well as the engine. Cruising at 55 mph on two-lane country roads, I could squeeze out 50 MPG driving very conservatively. Out on the open Interstate doing 70 MPH, that number dropped to about 43 MPG. To put it into perspective, my current 2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL has twice the horsepower and 800 extra pounds weight, yet averages about 46 MPG at 70 mph. I bought my Mirage because I was on a very tight budget and commuting long distance. I needed something cheap to buy, cheap to run, with a warranty and reliable. The Mirage was a perfect fit for my life at the time. I actually grew to really love the car. It was lime green with pink accented black upholstery. The car had a lot of personality both in its appearance and driving demeanor. I loved the growl of that 3 cylinder engine. I also love the simplicity of the engineering and practicality of the hatchback. I could literally fit a full-size adult bicycle with the back seat folded. Of course some asshat rear-ended me and totaled the car after only 4 years and 56,000 miles. I was really disappointed to lose the car. Although my 2018 Elantra is a much nicer and much better driving car, I do still miss that quirky little Mirage.

  • @teerilla
    @teerilla 3 года назад +6

    I gotta defend this car 🙋🏻‍♂️ I bought a 17 cvt cause of how cheap it was and I got 53 mpg on a 200 mile road trip. Just throw a subwoofer and some new speakers in that bitch, that's what I did. Shit, mine's got interior LED's. Oil changes are only 3.8 quarts of 0w20 and cheap as hell to do. Drain and fill 7 quarts of new cvt fluid every 40k miles yourself and save hundreds. Thing always starts and goes, and if you don't drive the shit them of it apparently they'll go forever. A minnesota couple put 400k on there's and only replaced wheel bearings and 2 starters. Then again, they also said it was "peppy" (far from true, thing is slow as fuck). Won't lie, it's sketch as hell when winds are blowing hard but aye, I get better mpg when it's pushing forward. Point is, it's a basic ass car but it's a goodie.
    P.S. it's got apple fucking carplay yo

  • @jag7371
    @jag7371 4 года назад +82

    Windows XP startup and shutdown...I see what you did there🤔

  • @jamesphifer171
    @jamesphifer171 4 года назад +21

    I bought an '18 model in the 5 door/ 5sp. It was pre-owned with 2k miles. I got 46-48 mpg at 65 miles an hour across TN. I'd say that number could climb to 50+ if it was out west. Is it a Corolla? No. Is it aimed at the same market? Sorta. But it was a sub 12k dollar new car. It came with a 100k mile/10year warranty. 6 air bags, Bluetooth, back up camera, 45mpg average on the hwy and an uncomplicated, simple to maintain drivetrain. It's better value than a Prius, or really any hybrid. I'll have it paid off in less than 5 years and for someone just starting out on building their credit, it's been perfect for me. For the market it's aimed at, it does it's job very well.

  • @theramblingzone
    @theramblingzone 2 года назад +7

    I have a 2018 Mirage es hatchback. I love my mirage, I drive for Uber, it get compliments on it all the time from my customers and consistently retain high ratings with it. It is very spacious compared to what the size would suggest. I originally bought it because a new mirage was about the same cost as a used car with 50K miles on it. I have no regrets. At nearly 70K miles on it I have had zero issues, other than maintenance. I have an automatic with the CVT and have had no issues. I will admit, this is a "city car" though, I would NOT suggest this car if you live in a mountain area, as the 3 cylinder may not be enough power on really steep roads if you drive them consistently. As for my mpg, I get around 38 to 40 mpg with mixed driving of city and highway.

  • @jessicavaldez4172
    @jessicavaldez4172 4 года назад +5

    I went from having a 2010 bmw 530i deemed total loss by insurance and went ahead and bought a mirage G4 SE in cash and let me tell you this car is really slow but maneuvers good In city streets and I can find parking very easily! I’m a 24yr old female and after having my beloved bmw for 4 years I do not regret the purchase of my Mirage.

  • @Creeperboy099
    @Creeperboy099 4 года назад +221

    Ah, only 85 horsepower in 2020
    *21st century and hasn’t broken 100hp*
    Edit: I get horsepower is overrated, but still I feel at least 130 is sufficient. I do get that the purpose of the Mirage is just to get a to b, but I just think it’s almost comical how they stayed below 100hp

    • @Fatallica
      @Fatallica 4 года назад +59

      Thats tolerable if you live in Europe, appalling across the pond

    • @Creeperboy099
      @Creeperboy099 4 года назад +5

      Fatallica I guess if all you want is economy
      But I think with a car this light, it would make a great track car if you could swap a 4G63 in there (Lancer Evo engine) and give it extra power

    • @FokkerBoombass
      @FokkerBoombass 4 года назад +8

      Which is hilarious if you think about american cars and their HP to engine displacement ratio. It's the same concept, a low-stress engine that's supposed to be reliable and run forever.

    • @8draco8
      @8draco8 4 года назад +22

      @@FokkerBoombass Except it doesn't because it always boils down to engineering and material quality. There are plenty of engines with high power to displacement ration that are reliable (hi Honda!) and there are big displacement engines that failed miserably (Norhtstar anyone?)

    • @Nanorisk
      @Nanorisk 4 года назад +6

      Not every country is FUCK YEAH tho.

  • @BigDHomeVideo
    @BigDHomeVideo 4 года назад +28

    Back in 2018 I ended up buying a used 2016 Golf instead of one of these. So happy I did, the quality difference between the two cars is staggering.

    • @gophop
      @gophop 4 года назад +4

      so is the price

    • @BigDHomeVideo
      @BigDHomeVideo 4 года назад

      gophop well true, a new golf would set you back about $26k but I got mine 2 years old for $13,500 around the same price as a brand new mirage.

  • @gelf6303
    @gelf6303 4 года назад +5

    A huge advantage of the mirage is how simple and easy and easy to maintain. It is one of the few cars left that you can work on in your garage and not worry about all the complicated nonsense that only dealerships know how to diagnose and fix.

  • @ThatOddLife
    @ThatOddLife 2 года назад +5

    I have a 2018 G4 manual with almost 70k miles and I do Lyft full time, averaging 42 mpg and I only have to fill up once a day. I just replaced the center console cloth and added 3 inches of padding for more comfort (adding cloth to the door cards here in a week or so for looks as well). I also have a custom 2 inch intake with the DAOX MAF adapter and it not only sounds sweet but also increased my mid-range torque slightly. I also have a weighted shift knob, although I want to remove the lever, chop an inch and a half off and mill new threads in to shorten the throw a bit, but it's not a dealbreaker.
    I've had two VERY minor issues with the car. First, the cable likes to slip out of the trunk release lever on the floor. A single philips screw and you can remove the lever assembly, pop the cable back in, and you're good to go. I also lined mine with gorilla glue and it hasn't come out yet. Second, I have a driver side dash rattle, it's just not bad enough to pull apart yet (I'd assume this came from driving on dirt roads so often as the previous owner did)
    This car has been AMAZINGLY efficient and reliable. I'd buy another one tomorrow if I totaled this one. I've also owned a 2019 CVT hatch that's up to 80k miles thereabouts that I sold to my buddy and he loves it too (still no reliability issues either).
    The CVT will get slightly better mileage on the freeway due to the engine spinning at less RPM.
    Also side note, I took my G4 (with no cruise mind you) on a backroad 250 mile trip across Utah the other day and doing 50-55 I averaged 50 mpg, using just over half a tank of fuel.
    If you're looking for cheap and reliable, this is the car to get. I am an enthusiast and I still find joy and value driving this. It rides okay (way better than okay if you get the DAOX rear sway bar, you can find information on mirageforum on how to purchase), the AC is adequate, and yes you have to wind it out getting on the freeway but that's where the fun is.
    Oh, and did I mention that you can change the oil on these without picking the car up off the ground? AND to add to that point, the oil filter is mounted horizontally on the front of the engine block. To make filter changes a TAD bit easier (you don't have to do this), you can zip tie the lower radiator over to the module on the left to get more room (make sure to leave space to snip the zip tie once you're done) and PLEASE use a channel-lock style oil filter wrench (cap wrenches will do, but you'll bust your knuckles trying to get the filter out that way) and it comes off with no trouble. AND there's a ramp below the oil filter, so you don't drain oil all over the block. Just throw a drain pan under the ramp and use brake cleaner when you're done before you pull the pan out.
    Redline transmission fluid for the manual variants is recommended as well, however I haven't changed over to this yet, and I will likely do that here once the warm weather is here to stay.
    Stock tires are kind of a pain in the ass to find. I currently have 15 inch Ultra Platinum 403 Slalom wheels with 175/55r15 tires, and the speedo is accurate within 0.6% and the little bit of extra width goes a long way for stability, and the size hasn't impacted MPG.
    This is kind of long winded, and I apologize, just wanted to give everyone a true owner review of the car. I'd buy another one tomorrow if I had to. 110%. I've owned a lot of cars over the years (93 Escort LX, 98 Civic EX, 93 Lebaron GTC Manual coupe, 96 Tacoma 2WD, 15 Kia Forte manual, 05 Volvo S40 T5, 18 Fusion SE 1.5 Ecoboost, Saturn Ion, Saturn SW1 (still have this one, potential K20 swap candidate), and a few more I can't remember.) This has been by far the most reliable and solid car I've ever owned.
    If you've read this far, I appreciate you.

    • @KojiGaming
      @KojiGaming 2 года назад +1

      You're modifying it! Yes! Finally, another enthusiast who owns one of these in a sea of an-car buyers in the states. I'm taking mine on a trip from Colorado to Louisiana to see family soon and it'll be the second time my little Mirage G4 5MT has made the journey. I'm trying to get prices for the parts on the forum because I wanna blow like $5,000 on ALL the suspension bits. But... I don't know if it'll even cost anywhere near that. I assume I need to call the parts manufacturers to find out the actual prices? I searched the forums all day yesterday with no real luck and the manufacturer websites don't seem to list prices. I do have my eyes on a set of $1,200 coilovers but that's all I could price out.

    • @kylemas2005
      @kylemas2005 Год назад

      My wife's OEM wheels and tires for her 2022 Mirage G4 BE is 15" & 175 55 r15. The BE and SE trims get this upgrade. When her tires are getting bald, I'll replace them with 185 55 r15 tires. This size is more common, cheaper options, is within the 3% differential tireshops recommend being only a fraction taller, and fuel economy is only slightly effected.

    • @ThatOddLife
      @ThatOddLife Год назад

      @@kylemas2005 I'm sticking with the 175/55r15 only due to the fact that I like the low profile tires. My tires are continental ContiPro contacts.

    • @JodyBruchon
      @JodyBruchon Год назад +2

      FYI I have the 2021 (first year of third facelift) and they've made numerous improvements to the car. They are fantastic.

    • @ThatOddLife
      @ThatOddLife Год назад +1

      @@JodyBruchon I wanted a new one but unfortunately I won't be in the market til next year and they're dropping the manual.

  • @brokenacoustic
    @brokenacoustic 4 года назад +277

    Ever known a 'normal' person? The deadness in their eyes is haunting....

    • @VeraTheTabbynx
      @VeraTheTabbynx 4 года назад +14

      this is why I strive to be the weirdest person I know

    • @JerzeyJimmy
      @JerzeyJimmy 4 года назад +27

      normal people fucking terrify me. like, if you can't think about Evangelion lore all day, what _can_ you think about?

    • @riogrande163
      @riogrande163 4 года назад +2

      @@JerzeyJimmy my man

    • @midori8735
      @midori8735 4 года назад +6

      Normies have no soul

    • @abointedtoyblingofmats
      @abointedtoyblingofmats 4 года назад +2

      @@JerzeyJimmy that rei is a toilet

  • @MilkBeverage
    @MilkBeverage 4 года назад +26

    Currently 4:32 AM eating bread and cheese, watching this. Life is good.

  • @JodyBruchon
    @JodyBruchon Год назад +9

    FYI the newer Mirages have had a gearing change and a new roller cam design. They run ~3300 RPM instead of 4000 RPM at 70 MPH and they have 78 hp instead of 74 hp...with better MPG too.

    • @g18886
      @g18886 6 месяцев назад

      My '24 with CVT runs at 2300 RPM @ 70 MPH

  • @hyliandragon5918
    @hyliandragon5918 4 года назад +16

    Something you might find interesting, this actually has a pretty decent modding community; even has bolt on turbo, and straight pipe exhaust.

    • @sandasturner9529
      @sandasturner9529 2 года назад +1

      Try swapping a two rotor 13b turbo in it and you be cookin'.

    • @ThatLaloBoy
      @ThatLaloBoy 2 года назад

      This with more horsepower, wider larger tires, and stiffer suspension sounds like a good recipe for a great and cheap hot hatch.
      The foundation is already there. It’s already aerodynamic, the chasis is surprisingly solid, it’s easy to mod, and it’s lighter than a Miata.

  • @paulsheehan2998
    @paulsheehan2998 4 года назад +41

    I remember when you had 30k subs
    I've not noticed it creeping up but have seen you're on 700k
    Well done, well deserved

  • @TytheBandit
    @TytheBandit 4 года назад +33

    The most regular car review

    • @seththomas9105
      @seththomas9105 4 года назад +1

      Yes, I was thinking the same exact thing. This is the Regular, Regular review of Regular reviews on the Regular Review site. Ever.

    • @TytheBandit
      @TytheBandit 4 года назад +1

      Seth Thomas it is so dull a car, so absolutely regular. It oozes forgetfulness, as it competently gets person from A to B. The pinnacle of this channel. It can go no more regular.

    • @seththomas9105
      @seththomas9105 4 года назад +2

      @@TytheBandit Compared to this the Model-T is a styling exercise. From now on whenever I see this vehicle I will now simply refer to it as "Car"

  • @trapperkreeper6105
    @trapperkreeper6105 2 года назад +10

    It has more amenities than my 1998 Metro, and I love that car. For some of us, there's a lot to love about a bare bones, purpose built machine

  • @DrCoomer_1
    @DrCoomer_1 3 года назад +13

    These are the reviews I come for. Genuine regular cars

  • @13slot28
    @13slot28 4 года назад +41

    My buddy had 1 growing up.. and this is way before RCR, and we always just called it a "car"... Nothing more... And nothing less.... Just a box designed to get you from a to b.

  • @MickLMZR
    @MickLMZR 4 года назад +144

    and everything was p l a s t i c

    • @lawnmowerdude
      @lawnmowerdude 4 года назад +5

      Everything is plastic on every car.

    • @MickLMZR
      @MickLMZR 4 года назад +2

      @@lawnmowerdude thanks for stating the obvious! I was making a vague joke about the interior quality of this car in particular 😊

    • @Witepvp
      @Witepvp 4 года назад +4

      lawnmowerdude not true

    • @TheIggyTech
      @TheIggyTech 4 года назад +2

      It was b l a c k and p l a s t i c

    • @sarahakhtar3726
      @sarahakhtar3726 4 года назад +3

      Like a BMW.

  • @crs1105
    @crs1105 4 года назад +1

    This is the best review you have done in a long time. Well done!

  • @robinhernandez6253
    @robinhernandez6253 4 года назад +3

    Mr. Regular has officially mastered his Regular Car Reviews. His eloquence, humor and philosophy are on point in pretty much every video now. I'm happy I got to be around for all the progress.

  • @sarahakhtar3726
    @sarahakhtar3726 4 года назад +14

    I REALLY thought about buying this car when I was looking for a new car last year. I spoke with my mechanic and several other trusted people, and they recommended against it because I do a lot of highway driving. I went with a Subaru Impreza instead, and the car is EXCELLENT on the highway. I'm not joking, I drove a 50 mile stretch once and it only consumed 1 gallon of gasoline. In the city, it's absolutely abysmal - talk 22 mpg or less. But on the highway, where I use it most, it's great.
    Now, back to the Mirage. The Mirage is still a car I'd love to buy when I have enough money for a second car. It would be a great backup to keep on the street, to use when I need to quickly go grab some groceries. I've always been a sucker for small cars like the Scion iQ, Mitsu Mirage, Fiat 500 Abarth, and even the 2003-2008 Corolla because it was so compact and tall. This video is making me think again about getting one. In my area, they go for around $15K new, which is hard to justify when a Corolla is only $2K more. However, in Los Angeles (which is quite a drive from where I live), I remember seeing new Mirages for only $7,400 new at Anaheim Mitsu. If they have a new Mirage for even $9K down the road, I'll get one no-doubt. It seems like a very reliable and under-rated car. Plus it's so cute - I love it!

    • @CJ-fh5xq
      @CJ-fh5xq 4 года назад +2

      You can probably pick one up for super cheap used. Probably be cool for a second car.

    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed 4 года назад

      @@CJ-fh5xq
      You could tow it behind a wrecked flatbed for desperate measures

    • @Mike-up2cj
      @Mike-up2cj 4 года назад

      Sarah, if you have no problems with a noisy and barebone car. Its reliable and cheap to maintan mines at 160000km and still going strong. But i deffinetly wouldnt recommend it for the highway.

    • @boygenius538_8
      @boygenius538_8 4 года назад

      Why would you need a mirage if you already got an Impreza. They would serve the same purpose.

    • @SlidTossedPissed
      @SlidTossedPissed 4 года назад

      @@boygenius538_8
      The Mirage is a tinny.. 3000lbs (if that) Mitsu 1.8ltr fwd dirtbox. The resale is poor.. the reliability of a Mitsu is poor.. its just a eh of a "car".
      The Impreza... is a thicker.. heavier.. just slightly heavier awd version... of that same thing.
      1 Awd isnt the cats ass.
      2. Being lightweight.. isnt always the best.. especially when the motor is gutless.
      Also..
      I do automotive testing for fun...
      Fuel economy can vary with 100s of variations. Turbo, weight, with or without a diff coupling / awd, hvac running, fuel differences + etc ... it all plays a part in what fuel eco ya get.
      Also... Sarah... a new Mitsu isnt worth $7500 new. 6-6200. tops. Chevy Crovaliers (Cavalier + Cobalt + Cruze) werent worth 10-17+k when they left the Lordstown OH factory in the past 20yrs. They were BARELY worth 7k in parts. --- A Mitsu = same poor quality company.

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider 4 года назад +43

    Mitsubishi Mirage Manual: Genuinely better and far more reliable than the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Chevy Spark, Kia Rio, and Hyundai Accent if they have all CVT’s. 10 years ago.
    Remember Pensions? Yeah those used to be a thing.
    When the Honda Fit Sport is an aspirational car. Seriously. You can laugh, but I would recommend against punching down. Tomorrow, this could be you.

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 4 года назад +4

      Honda Fit sport is aspirational for the Mirage buyer.Its got an extra cylinder! 🤣

    • @paulnadratowski3942
      @paulnadratowski3942 4 года назад

      Dreamy the Accent does not have a CVT

    • @MyOleg1969
      @MyOleg1969 4 года назад +2

      Daihatsu move 👍👍👍💪

    • @JordanManfrey
      @JordanManfrey 4 года назад +2

      actually the CVT in the automatic mirage isn't as much of a liability since the engine makes so little power that it doesn't really stress it at all

    • @maddoxoliver2418
      @maddoxoliver2418 4 года назад

      Rio and Accent don't offer a cvt, they're one of the last ones beside the Fiesta.

  • @superwonderfullness
    @superwonderfullness 4 года назад +13

    Here’s one for you... A guy with good credit walks into a Mitsubishi store.

    • @stevensmith8648
      @stevensmith8648 3 года назад +2

      And walks out with a Mirage that gets me to work so I can pay my bills and keep my good credit to try to make it better .Thats one for you funny one.

    • @alexmason5521
      @alexmason5521 2 года назад +2

      @@stevensmith8648 your credit isn’t gonna be great from paying back a low risk car loan on a mirage.

    • @tacticalidiot175
      @tacticalidiot175 2 года назад +1

      @@stevensmith8648 your joke for some reason wasn't as funny.

  • @CarolinaCycloneJames
    @CarolinaCycloneJames 2 года назад +3

    Since I'm renting mirage right now because of an accident I can say that the CVT doesn't fake shift and it's so fun because of it

  • @redchris97
    @redchris97 4 года назад +149

    I have a 93 Mirage 4-door and the shifter is just the same as this new one..... It sucks!

    • @blue_lancer_es
      @blue_lancer_es 4 года назад +1

      I had a few 93-96 mirages. My last one was a 94 ls with a 2.4 swap. I raced the thing and it shifted fine. Check the bushings.

    • @redchris97
      @redchris97 4 года назад

      @@blue_lancer_es I know they are bad, the gate selector bushing is non existent so say the least, but where do I find them?

    • @haydn-db8z
      @haydn-db8z 4 года назад +7

      Crappy manual > good automatic any day.

    • @Funky_sockz
      @Funky_sockz 4 года назад +4

      Congrats on driving a 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage

    • @redchris97
      @redchris97 4 года назад +1

      @@haydn-db8z I actually had to manual swap the car because the auto trans blew up, in the car's defense it was the original trans and it lasted from 93 all the way up to last year, but I found a really cheap parts car that had a manual, so instead of dumping 500$ to fix the auto trans, I spent half that on a parts car

  • @lucasodum2185
    @lucasodum2185 4 года назад +5

    Your videos always make my day before it's even started, thank you, Regular :)

  • @TheHuskyGT
    @TheHuskyGT 4 года назад +2

    This is the kind of stuff I subbed for. Thank you.

  • @Toastmaster_5000
    @Toastmaster_5000 4 года назад +13

    That "egg in this trying time" was such a subtle reference

  • @infiltr80r
    @infiltr80r 4 года назад +26

    Remember that they are popular Grab (ridesharing) cars in Asia because you can get one on a monthly payment new. It's much tougher to get an used one on lease.

    • @MrTastytae
      @MrTastytae 4 года назад

      Yes. They are. Taxi fleets prefer the Vios "Yaris sedan" or the Hyundai Accent in the Philippines.

    • @infiltr80r
      @infiltr80r 4 года назад +1

      @@MrTastytae I would argue that Vios and Accent are actually of a higher class, at least the interior is better. A Mirage with basic equipment is grim, especially when the ride is bouncy and uncomfortable as well.

    • @SI0AX
      @SI0AX 4 года назад

      @@MrTastytae I think the Yaris has the best rear seat room, thus why it's better for a taxi. Passengers are not going to enjoy the rear seat of a Mirage.

  • @eder7468
    @eder7468 4 года назад +6

    I won a mirage hatchback back when the mall let a dealership control its parking lot and turn it into a carnival, there was a porsche for first place and a mirage for 2nd. Lucky for me i got second place. I looked at the car for a few minutes and took the $20,000 option.

  • @g00b3r7
    @g00b3r7 4 года назад +12

    Speaking from experience, when the kid(s) are in kindergarten, you still can't breathe.
    Yours truly,
    2011 STI to 2016 Honda Pilot owner.
    Kill me.

  • @ducttapeanddreams
    @ducttapeanddreams 4 года назад +2

    Every reason you gave for this thing is why I bought my Nissan Versa new. I like the Versa though, I've never been a really big car guy though, I just love the normal about it, the safe, the very carness of it. It's nice to see that sort of cheap car talked about, in a meaningful, non-disparaging way. This sort of stuff is why I love your channel. Thanks

  • @JMNTN
    @JMNTN Год назад +4

    this is simple, reliable, cheap and boring. i love it

  • @knowbodiesfull5768
    @knowbodiesfull5768 3 года назад +8

    The Mitsubishi Mirage is the official car of, "I'm not too crazy about, but I need a car now, and this is better than nothing."

  • @thomas5816
    @thomas5816 4 года назад

    Mr. Regular, thank you. Your videos always put me in a better mood. Either by comedy or just your soothing voice that teaches some lesson or goes into detail about certain topics. I love it. Thank you so much. I love what you're doing. I'd love to come to one of your car meets some time. When I have my full driver's license I'll definitely be coming. I'd love to have you review my car, but you've already reviewed an Rx-8. You really brighten my days and calm me down. I hope to keep seeing your channel growing. Your sense of humor is just like mine. I hope to meet you one day. Thank you again. Best of luck.

  • @bodegatiger404
    @bodegatiger404 4 года назад +1

    Youre videos are so beautifully written

  • @nthgth
    @nthgth 3 года назад +4

    A woman I dated drove one of these, a blue hatchback. She let me drive it. I didn't think the shifter was bad at all. And I loved the sound of that triple working hard, which was frequent lol

  • @cfc1001001cfc
    @cfc1001001cfc 4 года назад +3

    Only Mr. Regular can do a car review of a cheap Mitsubishi Mirage and turn it into the Great American Novel in RUclips Video format. Bravo to you and to Mr. Roman on your continuing efforts!

  • @doridore1234
    @doridore1234 3 года назад

    the subtlety, nuance, and cultural commentary present in these videos makes regularcars by far my favorite car reviewer to watch.

  • @lukesylvester2022
    @lukesylvester2022 4 года назад

    YESSS, THANK YOU, I BEEN WAITING AND I LOVED THIS!!!!!

  • @tytotheler92
    @tytotheler92 4 года назад +5

    This is really good. As a mirage owner I love mine for what it offers as well as what it doesn't. It's not the best car ever, but it's like driving a gocart and gets awesome fuel economy in my case.

  • @acedtune
    @acedtune 4 года назад +17

    I got the 2019 mirage GT to be in my daily driver to compliment my Evox . It's cvt doesn't have fake shifts and it's pretty smooth . I have bigger snow tires on it that drag it's mpg in Pittsburgh down to 30 in the city . But from a trip to Pittsburgh to Lancaster . Cruise at 70 and driving around there I reached 45 mpg . No one wants the mirage but the car just works. It's a motorcycle with a cab with air conditioning heat and a radio 😁.

  • @joshuadoliveiro
    @joshuadoliveiro 4 года назад +1

    that was an incredibly spicy review. thank you, Mr Regular.

  • @Schumanized
    @Schumanized 4 года назад

    The truest review of all time. YOU DESERVE AN EMMY!!!!

  • @fg1110
    @fg1110 4 года назад +5

    This car is great for few reasons. Cheap monthly payments, cheap insurance, great on gas. This car saves my company allot of money!!

  • @depressedsweater
    @depressedsweater 4 года назад +4

    My parents have two 2015 mirages with the cvt and they have both been incredibly reliable and efficient.

  • @buddy8225
    @buddy8225 4 года назад +1

    I test drove a G4 and really enjoyed it. That said I ended up buying a 17 Compass instead. Mainly for hiking and camping needs. Unfortunately I totaled the compass while in Wyoming last year. Great vid. 😀

  • @landsharkej2576
    @landsharkej2576 4 года назад

    I watched this when you released it. And I’m watching it again today. I have a three year old and it’s disgusting how accurate that monologue was. Oh god

  • @TheGOAT-fx9wx
    @TheGOAT-fx9wx 4 года назад +10

    Car is popular in South East Asia and have many competitors like Honda Brio, Toyota Wigo, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Eon, Suzuki Celerio, Chevy Spark, Suzuki Alto and etc Mirage probably the most reliable but have the most expensive starting price of the bunch

    • @PlatinumNath
      @PlatinumNath 4 года назад

      Really though, Brio, Picanto, and Alto is much better choices than.... This dreaded Mirage. And Mitsubishi isn't known for reliability on econoboxes.

  • @robinheil
    @robinheil 4 года назад +18

    "Just wiggle in as you go in and you'll find it..."

  • @lucianoafp
    @lucianoafp 4 года назад +2

    now i want a mirage g4 with a windows xp on the center console wallpaper. great job, roman!

  • @Undrafted_Jkyle
    @Undrafted_Jkyle Год назад +4

    Because I just want a new car once in my life! 🤣🤣🤣 I can relate!

  • @zjones9876
    @zjones9876 4 года назад +3

    My sister bought one of these a few years ago. I suggested a thousand other cars but this is what she got. but you know what the thing works and it's never broken down and that's all she cares about so it works for her.

  • @alexanderlawson5973
    @alexanderlawson5973 4 года назад +12

    That was just about the crispest, smoothest Sunny reference I've ever heard.

  • @declanelsholtz9673
    @declanelsholtz9673 3 года назад +1

    my mum just bought a 1 year old one here in the UK. For all the bad press, it's pretty solid. It works, and if you don't care about exciting driving it's settled enough

  • @crazyobservations3080
    @crazyobservations3080 4 года назад +2

    I had a 3 pop metro years ago. 0 to 60 in 15 minutes. Bought it new and put almost 200,000 on it. The best thing about it was working on it. One guy and the simplest of tool boxes could fix anything on the car