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Originally Posted by Miller88
when the harmonic balancer wears out
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Is that really a common problem? And wouldn't it be covered by the 10yr warranty?
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I think I like it more than the spark. For around the same price you do get more features (not important to me), but much better gas mileage!
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I haven't seen a Spark up close yet (never mind driven one). Out of curiosity, I'd like to though.
For 2014 GM actually put the same CVT in the Spark that the Mirage uses (used a 4 speed slushbox before). It seriously raised the Spark's automatic EPA rating (30/39/34), but it's still not up to either the CVT Mirage (37/42/40) or the manual (34/42/37). (Heavier car, less efficient engine, worse aero.)
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0.28 is indeed pretty good for a car that short.
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The Up is even shorter than the Mirage, I think.
Mirage gets a 0.27 rating in Japan and UK. But they also have a 1.0L engine option, and the size of the grille openings (fixed) on the Mirage vary depending on drivetrain combinations, with the biggest opening for the 1.2 CVT.