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Originally Posted by Daox
So I've had the Mirage on the road for a while now. I am really liking it. I must say the sway bar adds a LOT to the driving enjoyment. I really like how the engine just chugs along. It doesn't shudder when shifting early at all. It can take a heavy load at 1300 rpm like a champ. My 04 Civic did not like those kind of rpms at all.
I am really looking forward to warmer weather to see what this car can really do when not inhibited by freezing temperatures.
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I second the ability to pull at 1300 rpm. That is 30 mph on the clock in European cars which also happens to be the speed limit when passing through towns and villages. When I sight a 30 mph sign I like to use DFCO to slow down to the speed limit, then I will drive in top gear. Providing I am not brought to a stop at traffic lights, I will accelerate from 1300 rpm in top gear at exit of village.
I had a 50 mile out and back trip yesterday with a 10 min stop. I set out to maximise my mpg for this trip with lots of downhill coasting ( engine idling ) and some DFCO on steeper hills and stopping for all junctions. Air temp was 58 oF and very little wind.
Result was 68.11 US / 81.8 IMP / 3.45 lit/100km