 i bought my Mirage, brand new, for size, the economy, price and mpg.  2015 and just traded it off today with 115k miles on it.  in that time.  i went from 45 mpg, to an average of 33 mpg, still not bad.  size was great when i had 3 little kids.  we just out grew the little car.  a teenager will do that.....lol.   the 3 years of ownership the tranny went out at 90k miles.  that sucked,  i didnt get stranded, thank God,  dealership honored the 100k warranty and replaced the transmission.  thanks!.  and the alternator went out,  shortly after, OUCH.  all out of pocket.  alternator cost $600 just for the part.  not so economical.  the mechanic suggested i get rid of the car.  Today i traded the mirage for an Outlander.   They gave me 3k for the car, at a Mitsubishi dealership.  disappointing.