Found this 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ES yesterday

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Found this review from AUTOGUIDE for the C.V.T. and manual , http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...view-3502.html . Not liked for the ride and comfort , but neither was the 2012 Yaris by Consumer Reports .

Very informative linked review. I'd rather have the manual transmission and do without (from the factory) the 7 features the SE adds and save $2200.00 ($1,000 plus $1,200).

[kimona]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Very informative linked review. I'd rather have the manual transmission and do without (from the factory) the 7 features the SE adds and save $2200.00 ($1,000 plus $1,200).

Sure... but the CVT gets significantly better gas mileage (generally one of the main reasons to buy an econobox) than the manual transmission (which doesn't sound too impressive). And... it looks like the CVT can be added (+$1000) to the base model DE which comes surprisingly well equipped.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by kimona

Sure... but the CVT gets significantly better gas mileage (generally one of the main reasons to buy an econobox) than the manual transmission (which doesn't sound too impressive). And... it looks like the CVT can be added (+$1000) to the base model DE which comes surprisingly well equipped.

The car I had before my Yaris (from end of August 2001 to October 7, 2006) was a 2001 Suzuki Swift (New to 151k + miles). It had a 1.3 liter engine and a manual transmission. I always felt that it needed the manual transmission to ensure enough potential acceleration should the need arise in an emergency situation. During my tenure with the Swift, I (for what reason I don't remember) was able to drive the same car with an automatic transmission. This experience confirmed my earlier conclusion. With an even smaller engine, I would be worried the same would be true with the Mitsubishi. Yes, I know a CVT isn't a traditional automatic, but it isn't a manual either.

I agree, the DE comes surprisingly well equipped.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by kimona

Sure... but the CVT gets significantly better gas mileage (generally one of the main reasons to buy an econobox) than the manual transmission (which doesn't sound too impressive). And... it looks like the CVT can be added (+$1000) to the base model DE which comes surprisingly well equipped.

Also, I guess I just have a rosy opinion (from my own experience...and from what I've read from YW member experiences) re squeezing significantly better than EPA numbers from a manual .