(Future) Mirage Owner - Looking for tips on buying used

08 Jul.,2024

 

(Future) Mirage Owner - Looking for tips on buying used



Just to get some more advice, let me add a couple of details to what I am looking for.

- CVT. Partially because it gets better mileage and because manual Mirage are rare here in CA. But mainly because I don't know how to drive stick shift. I tried learning on my dad's old pickup truck and ended up blowing the clutch. My dad says the clutch was already shot before I drove it, but that put me off from learning again. While I am not against learning to drive manual, I also don't have a car to practice with right now. So I would really like an automatic. I've heard horror stories from CVTs, especially from Nissan, but I've also heard that the ones in the Mirage are pretty sturdy as long as they get proper maintenance.

- Prefer used over new. Don't get me wrong, I think a brand new Mirage is a great deal and I like the standard equipment that comes with the newer models. The problem in my case is that since I am a relatively young driver and have a prior accident from almost 3 years ago, my insurance rates are expensive for a brand new car. If I were to buy a new car, financing would require I pay for full coverage which would end up being around $250+ a month (compared to $100+ for minimum coverage according to a few quotes I've received) on top of the monthly payment for the car itself. So in my case, I would be better off buying a used Mirage because of the lower insurance cost and overall lower month to month cost.

- "Powertrain warranty only applies to the original owner." I would like some clarification on this. According to the Mitsubishi website (

- I'm not picky about the model year I am able to find. Sure, if I could find a newer model year for a great price, I would be more than happy to buy it. But I am not against buying a cheaper, older model as long as there are no major issues or changes. At the very least, I would like to be aware of any changes or issues ahead of time so that I can make a decision and be ready for it. Thank you to everyone who has mentioned the model year changes and issues. I really appreciate it.

Overall, I am still looking and I will still bring my dad who is a mechanic to inspect the specific car I plan on buying. But at least now I have more knowledge to help me make a purchasing decision. I plan to keep the Mirage long term until it's completely worn out or if any changes in my life require me to get a different car.

I'll try to check the rest of the forum and update you guys on where I'm at. Thank you everyone and have a great day.

Thank you everyone who has responded. The tips are very much appreciated. I was about to get a nice, model with only 40K miles for $6K over the weekend, but someone beat me to it. Oh well, it happens. So I am continuing to search for one, but I've basically made up my mind that I want a Mirage.Just to get some more advice, let me add a couple of details to what I am looking for.- CVT. Partially because it gets better mileage and because manual Mirage are rare here in CA. But mainly because I don't know how to drive stick shift. I tried learning on my dad's old pickup truck and ended up blowing the clutch. My dad says the clutch was already shot before I drove it, but that put me off from learning again. While I am not against learning to drive manual, I also don't have a car to practice with right now. So I would really like an automatic. I've heard horror stories from CVTs, especially from Nissan, but I've also heard that the ones in the Mirage are pretty sturdy as long as they get proper maintenance.- Prefer used over new. Don't get me wrong, I think a brand new Mirage is a great deal and I like the standard equipment that comes with the newer models. The problem in my case is that since I am a relatively young driver and have a prior accident from almost 3 years ago, my insurance rates are expensive for a brand new car. If I were to buy a new car, financing would require I pay for full coverage which would end up being around $250+ a month (compared to $100+ for minimum coverage according to a few quotes I've received) on top of the monthly payment for the car itself. So in my case, I would be better off buying a used Mirage because of the lower insurance cost and overall lower month to month cost.- "Powertrain warranty only applies to the original owner." I would like some clarification on this. According to the Mitsubishi website ( www.mitsubishicars.com/who-we-are/warranty ), the remaining balance of the 10-year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty as well as the 5 year 60,000 mile warranty transfers to "any subsequent owners." Has anyone had to use their warranty or have had issues claiming warranty as a 2nd+ owner? The warranty is part of why I chose the Mirage over all the other subcompact cars. While not a complete deal breaker, it is nice to have that peace of mind.- I'm not picky about the model year I am able to find. Sure, if I could find a newer model year for a great price, I would be more than happy to buy it. But I am not against buying a cheaper, older model as long as there are no major issues or changes. At the very least, I would like to be aware of any changes or issues ahead of time so that I can make a decision and be ready for it. Thank you to everyone who has mentioned the model year changes and issues. I really appreciate it.Overall, I am still looking and I will still bring my dad who is a mechanic to inspect the specific car I plan on buying. But at least now I have more knowledge to help me make a purchasing decision. I plan to keep the Mirage long term until it's completely worn out or if any changes in my life require me to get a different car.I'll try to check the rest of the forum and update you guys on where I'm at. Thank you everyone and have a great day.

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