10,000 mile review on a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, black edition 

Wife was did use focus much on this video lol but it’s a review I guess lol

[@daniellovecchio6235]

Just bought the same model last month as a second vehicle. Takes a little getting used to but drives fine once you're in it after a few times. I noticed the same thing with the foot rest but Im not rough with my cars. I almost made the same mistake with that added console but the dealer told me they wouldn't fit but maybe they'll make a version that does eventually. Everything you said is spot on. A full tank lasts me 3 weeks. New subscriber! Thanks for the content.

[@PATuners]

Man I love the black edition. Has very good looking car. I’m into turbo cars so definitely little difference 😂 but I love the thing. I appreciate you subscribing. Definitely check back comment how yours is holding up !

[@extralock1045]

A full tank for me lasts around 5 days. But that's also over 400 miles.

[@616civicmt8]

What do you have as your main vehicle? My wife and I have a rav4 and an is350 and are considered one of these as a run around car.

[@extralock1045]

@@616civicmt8 My main car is the Mitsubishi Mirage, it does everything I need. Move lots of things in it, lawn mowers, ladders, furniture, TV's, flooring, drywall. Everything. My truck is not being used because the Mitsubishi is more practical as it's not getting stuff wet when it rains, and sips fuel.

[@PATuners]

@@616civicmt8 I have a lot stuff lol but I would say my main cars I drove the Mercedes Benz e350 Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevy Tahoe , my two sliver Tiburons. But I got like 8 more cars. I love shit boxes to brand new cars. I’m not a brand loyal person I just like proven cars and odd ball stuff lol

[@colinrooker4265]

I'm only at 650 miles on mine, but I'm loving it so far. I did extensive research, and even if the Civic and Corolla were cheaper, I still would've picked the Mirage. I love everything about it, other than a couple minor nitpicks. I love that it feels like a car from 20 years ago, because I don't like what they've been doing with cars lately. I also still listen to CDs, but it wasn't a big deal for me to put all my CDs onto a thumb drive and plug it into the Mirage. I'm kind of liking it more. I got the base model, so no armrest, and I bought an aftermarket center console that works well. I removed the seat-backs in the back to set it up as a camper when it's just me traveling. I got Weathertech window shades for that purpose as well. The versatility that this little car provides is incredible!

[@PATuners]

Right there amazing little cars. I really enjoy this car and miles show it in less 3 months now 11,000 miles 😂. Enjoy yours feel free to subscribe and follow along. And check back in as well let me know how everything going with your mirage

[@extralock1045]

How do you set up the CD's for a USB drive? I have CD's too, but never use them. I tend to use Spotify with Android Auto, but it would be neat if I can use the old CD's too for when I'm out of cell-service.

[@colinrooker4265]

@@extralock1045 My old laptop has a CD/DVD drive, and there are many programs, including Windows Media Player, that are able to rip the tracks off the CDs into mp3 files. I started doing that in 2005, to keep the mp3 files as a backup. Now, I organized all those files, then copied them onto a thumb drive for the Mirage.

[@colinrooker4265]

@@extralock1045 My old laptop still has the CD/DVD drive built in, and there are many programs that are able to rip CDs into mp3 files. I started doing that in 2005, to keep the mp3 files as a backup. Now, I organized all those files, then transferred them all onto a 64gb thumb drive to plug into my Mirage.

[@colinrooker4265]

@@extralock1045 I keep trying to answer this, but my response keeps disappearing. Maybe yt doesn't like something that I'm saying. My old laptop still has the CD drive built in, and there are many programs that are able to pull the music files from the CDs into mp3 files. It's called ripping the CD, just with the first 3 letters of the word ripping (I think that's the word yt doesn't like.) I started doing that in 2005, to keep the mp3 files as a backup. Now, I organized all those files, then transferred them all onto a 64gb thumb drive to plug into my Mirage.

[@godisamazing7074]

Finally a good review on this car.

[@extralock1045]

Things to note, the car does have GPS, as long as your phone has Android Auto, or Apple Carplay. You need to do a little bit of set up, but to use it all you need to do is plug your phone into the USB A port, which is down by the cup holders. Also, if you get a 2017 Mirage SE radio, it still has the backup camera, plus Android and Apple Carplay, but it also has a CD player. It's a slower screen but it does have that if you want a CD player. Not sure if it's plug and play though. Also, for MPG, my average over the past 17,000 miles is 51.4 MPG. I hypermile it. So around town I speed up about 1,500 RPM, and use cruise control in town when up to speed. And on the interstate, I set the cruise control to 55 MPH, unless there is a minimum speed posted that is higher, which I've not seen. I just stay to the right. I got the yellow Mirage, so it's very easy to see. The fastest I've gotten my car was 75 MPH down a hill, I was actively trying to slow down using engine braking, it wasn't quite enough. I was going 75 in a 55, but everyone was passing me, including cops. So I guess it wasn't that bad. Sport mode was keeping it around 4,500 RPM down the hill without throttle. Besides that, I just cruise at 55.

[@PATuners]

I did download apple car play I never messed with it but today I will thanks for all the information I’ll definitely look into the Oem cd from the 2017 I love my cds. That’s awesome gas mpg. I drive kinda fast lol but still average around 42mpg I love this thing.

[@extralock1045]

@@PATuners I think you will like Apple Carplay on this thing. I know someone with a 2017 Mirage SE, and it works great! On my 2024 Mirage, I have a slow phone, so Android Auto takes about 1 minute to load. But on a faster Android, or an Apple it should work much better. 42 MPG is still great for driving fast.

[@PATuners]

@@extralock1045 man I was just looking for your comment. Thank you for telling me how this apple car play connects just bought cord plug it in done everything now I have awesome gps in the screen I travel everywhere in this this big help. Now I’ll get some music on here to. Thanks again! I maintain speed I never really give it much gas lol. I’ll do 80mph on Highways and I will do some hyper mileage on route 30 and route 40 get around 48mpg more flat in the 50s like you these cars are awesome

[@PATuners]

@@extralock1045 Ok found now I have all my SiriusXM Pandora here to now this is awesome thanks for helping me set this up i was trying Bluetooth 😂

[@extralock1045]

@@PATuners 80 MPH is very fast to me! I went 70 MPH for 30 miles the other day, it felt sketchy, corners flew up so fast it was weirdly insane! But then again I'm used to the speed of 55, so that might be why. Does Apple Carplay take a while to connect? Or is it pretty fast?

[@garywalcott9670]

It's very sad no more Mirage after 2025. I have a 2015 which I absolutely love. Thanks for this review.

[@PATuners]

Have you seen where Mitsubishi said that? I seen one guy video talking about but nothing from Mitsubishi. I heard the same though

[@jeffmorse645]

I kind of wrote the idea of getting a Mirage G4 off thinking I was too tall at 6' 3". Maybe not! I am 15 lbs heavier though. lol One omission that might bother me - no adaptive cruise control even on the highest trim. I've driven a few cars with it and I love it on the highway.

[@johnkowalsky1988]

Hello I’ve been looking for positive reviews of this lil fun car because my sister bought one new a couple years ago and now my niece is driving it(shes only 21) and constantly complaining, and today i showed her in the mountains what this thing is capable of, i tell you a group of bikers were ahead of me and i was able to keep higher speeds in the tight corners than some of them. It’s so much fun if you know how to keep the momentum. Obviously it doesn’t have the straight line performance of a v6 mustang or whatever, but you gotta adapt to the situation. If you’re a good driver or car enthusiast you can learn to enjoy all the pros and cons of every car. Oh and it’s easy to park and fuel consumptionvery good. Edit: and I keep telling her someday you’re gonna wish your newer car had the mitsu reliability lol

[@PATuners]

There great reliable cars. I have 800Hp cars and I still enjoy my 78hp Mirage the gas mileage amazing and I’m 6’4 and I’m comfortable. They definitely handle very well. In Thailand they been making loads of upgrades for suspension engine etc. I’ll keep mine Oem and probably buy all the Oem options I have bought a decent amount so far.

[@classic287]

I have a 23 Mirage G4 ES Great little car. Lack of power wise, I drive accordingly 😊

[@PATuners]

@@classic287 Great cars

[@bryanx590]

I have a 2020 Civic. Its the perfect car. The adaptive cruise control is so useful. If the Mirage had adaptive cruise control I would buy one before they discontinue.

[@palebeachbum]

I'm glad you're enjoying your Mirage. I owned a 2014 Mirage ES CVT from 2014 to 2018. I miss it. It was fantastic to putter around in. Where was this filmed? The scenery is gorgeous.

[@PATuners]

Around Hagerstown Maryland area

[@extralock1045]

Why did you get rid of it?

[@palebeachbum]

@@extralock1045 It was totaled when I was rear-ended.

[@extralock1045]

@@palebeachbum Awww! Are you at least okay? Was the car still driveable?

[@davidjym]

This is truly one of the last 'sub-compact' cars out there. Hopefuuly Mitsubishi don't axe it :( .... granted 10,000 miles is nothing nowadays so things better be running fine 😁

[@PATuners]

Some say 2025 last year so I wanted to get one now in case. But no 10,000 nothing but they have a amazing reputation for being reliable

[@davidjym]

@@PATuners True, Mitsubishi is an underrated Japanese brand. ☺

[@PATuners]

@@davidjym most definitely is!

[@nodak81]

From what I've heard 2024 is actually the last year. Nissan is killing the Versa as well, I think 2025 is the last year. After that, there will be no tiny economy cars available in the USA which is insane considering the climate and energy situations in the world.

[@PATuners]

@@nodak81 yes 3 weeks ago it became official from Mitsubishi. yeah there far from worried about climate that’s to get votes lol. They fly around the world personal jets and huge cruise ship. Only thing this climate crisis is about is making u and I suffer without while they continue to live a great life

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I have one, best car I ever owned !

[@PATuners]

@@seanmcgivney7631 I own a lot of car and I love this thing

[@Smollusk76]

It physical buttons! That costs more to make in a car than slapping a touch screen in the center 💀

[@twalsh1801]

thanks for review

[@PATuners]

Thanks for watching

[@peterthomson6161]

Connect your phone with the USB cable that came with the phone. I have an Android phone. The Android Auto works great.

[@PATuners]

@@peterthomson6161 I figured that out finally few people commented that lol. Thanks for the comment though without the comments i probably still wouldn’t know lol

[@Frank71]

Its a good car, i wish they bring back tne 5 speed.

[@ReisterJP]

I have 2 in manual got one for my lady both of us fell in love with the mpg and we got a 2nd one.

[@Daniel-oq4vo]

What are the speakers like? Do they sound ok?

[@PATuners]

Yes sounds really good been nice to had 6 speakers. Mirage has Alpine system so it’s quality stuff

[@dennman6]

The Mirage used to be offered with a Rockford Fosgate higher power sound system, which they don't seem to offer any more. But what's important to me is Sirius XM availability. I have a subscription and I could easily transfer to any vehicle.I choose for a paltry $16. Does the Mirage have SiriusXM radio in it?​@@PATuners

[@camerongeorge4246]

For the gps, I plug my phone in with a usb and it has andriod auto

[@PATuners]

I finally figured out apple car play lol I’m not the best with new technology one of the biggest reasons I bought this less technology

[@camerongeorge4246]

@@PATuners congrats! Once ya get used to it, its really nice

[@PATuners]

@@camerongeorge4246 definitely is really nice.

[@jd-py5nm]

this car gets beat on by media and people who haven't owned one. Does it make something like a corolla or impreza seem like a luxury car sure. Does this get the job done for far less money yes

[@PATuners]

@@jd-py5nm way less money are very reliable

[@nodak81]

I tend to stick with a 5k oil change using full synthetic. That's only if I'm doing it myself. If I have to pay someone else then it's getting conventional oil every 7500 miles.

[@gkauto1959]

Im an owner too, like you, just dont forget you can put in the best oil already, if you do your own oil changes, its only 3 quarts, right? Give it 3 quarts of royal purple! 5w - 20 they sell it on amazon, it solves both issues these motors have: they wobble and shake at idle and make click clack noises at idle also, I put in royal purple and the motor now just sits there, smoothly idling and without the valve train noise too! So if you do change your own oil, its royal purple for your mirage!

[@rubyred8845]

👍

[@ReisterJP]

No place to put your foot??? You should have got a 5 speed

[@PATuners]

@@ReisterJP yeah you know where 99% of cars have a place to rest your foot where it probably so it doesn’t ware the carpet? If you didn’t notice Mirage does it’s just carpet that will ware fast. Also if you know these cars last chance to buy a new manual was 2022

[@ReisterJP]

I didn't notice until you mentioned it. I have weathertech floor liners that cover that area. Both my mirage are 2017 in 5 speed so my foot doesn't rest mucj

[@PATuners]

@@ReisterJP I’ll check those mats out !

[@ReisterJP]

​@@PATuners youtube won't let me send you a link

[@PATuners]

@@ReisterJP for some reason doesn’t let anyone do that anymore

[@pauliancu1368]

If you get hit at 35 mph in this car by a truck you're finished 😢 A Nissan Versa manual is a much better choice

[@PATuners]

lol this is safest car I own 😂 My Tahoe probably the safest. I wouldn’t drive any car are my motorcycle are drag race if I was worried about that dying in a car crash. When It’s your time brother it’s your time . Live free dude

[@extralock1045]

I don't think so, I've looked at the IIHS crash test, it did alright as long as you don't hit just a small portion of the front of the car, small overlap test. Then I looked at co-part, and struggle to find any with major intrusion. Even the side crashes look good. Now, it isn't the safest new car, it's the least safe new car. But it's far better than most older cars.

[@PATuners]

@@extralock1045 I agree it’s way safer than the stuff I normally drive lol. Honestly we thought about how dangerous driving is I don’t think maybe people would drive anymore. I rather just live my life stress free and the mirage helps to that with the excellent gas mileage and great on trip I take a trip weekly in this thing I’m 6’3 I’m comfortable

[@extralock1045]

​@@PATuners Yes, it's pretty good for larger people. The only thing I've found from having my dad sit in the car, his leg hits the center console pretty hard, and gets a dent in his leg, it gets sore. I am 5 foot 11 inches, and only 123 LB. (Yes, I need to gain weight), either way, I fit perfect. How many miles are your trips you take? I noticed you drove like 5,000 miles in a month? You're right, driving in general is not safe. Though you can get a safer car, like a Volvo. But you need to spend a ton for that. But the whole driving thing in general is sketchy. At least it's safer than driving a bike! (:

[@Frank71]

Then those drivers are dangerous. Hitting, pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists, and other cars...