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My truck is going on 11 years and the Wife's Mercesdes is soon to turn 10 years old. Both are diesels and I am beginning to get concerned with the exhausts and all the emissions.

I would be thrilled if Trump and the new EPA leadership would loosen the "Tuning Industry", because I would do a full delete on both if possible and try to keep them for another 10 years.

There is no way in the world I am buying another Diesel with all the crap they must have on those engines. Simple gassers and base models will be our future. I want as few electronics as possible.
 
BigJohn said:
My truck is going on 11 years and the Wife's Mercesdes is soon to turn 10 years old. Both are diesels and I am beginning to get concerned with the exhausts and all the emissions.

I would be thrilled if Trump and the new EPA leadership would loosen the "Tuning Industry", because I would do a full delete on both if possible and try to keep them for another 10 years.

There is no way in the world I am buying another Diesel with all the crap they must have on those engines. Simple gassers and base models will be our future. I want as few electronics as possible.
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I love the diesels but dumped them too for gassers. No longer a good deal especially as a $10k option.

I even dumped diesel mowers for fuel injected gassers as they are more economical anyways.
 
All three of these vehicles are battle hardened to eliminate any threats from green mustangs with matching PG oil filters.

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I know you all can't wait for more Mitsubishi updates 😄

The cvt has definitely been recalibrated for Interstate travel. I say that as it's more lively at higher speed. Something is was lacking prior.

This is great for both young and older folks. My mom loved hers and living up north it gave you a better chance getting home. Once you open the door it's like your at the hatchback area already.

Being port injected it saves you a bunch of hassle and more apt at surviving poor maintenance both the young and old are noted for.

The doors aren't tinnie like the old Hondas but very light which isn't great for shutting the doors but sound solid. I like the switch gear with exception of the windows switches which don't feel very robust but I never had any fail.

The lights and fog lights have always been a big plus on these.
Everything on these is simple.

The seats just work...a big plus for those with bad backs. The hvac is stellar...

I have about a 1000 miles on mine
and things are starting to get better.
I would suspect the suspension will be ready to roll at 3000 miles..

Somewhere they found a few ponies for the 2L although they don't mention it...

It's just a daily runabout that works
I do think being Japanese made has really hurt the pricing. It's just a bit pricey and a bit outdated but very reliable and something you can jump in and drive without a manual...
 
Good update, I was kind of wondering where it was miles and breaking in wise.

Surprised you said they were pricey, I was under the impression that they were high value. I see tons of them around here and there are only 2 dealers in the entire metro area.
 
KCJeep said:
Good update, I was kind of wondering where it was miles and breaking in wise.

Surprised you said they were pricey, I was under the impression that they were high value. I see tons of them around here and there are only 2 dealers in the entire metro area.
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My last one was assembled in the USA by UAW and the prices have jumped like everything else. My SE was about $31k and I paid $28,200 and was lucky to get a SE because the pickings are slim and most are LE or the lower ES.

The vehicle is much more refined but discounts aren't like the old days. I think $28k is still a bit high as my Maverick was just $400 more and more robust and a hybrid but not AWD.

Of course Mavericks have went up too..
 
Oh wow I hadn’t looked but I thought they started around 20k. 😳. But you’re right everything has gone up. There are quite a few options around 30k that’s tough territory.

Guess I’ll be sticking with my raggedy old Ford. 😛
 
KCJeep said:
Wow that is pretty grim. 😱. Mitsu is one that frequently comes up in discussions about who may pull out of the US market.

Quick Jimmy, go buy another one! With a trunk load of OEM filters. 😛
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Japanese pricing isn't helping the sport.. it's hard to beat Mexico pricing.....

On a positive note I just soaked Ford stock today...I have been thrashing them on lower tier trading since I got stuck over two months ago..the Maverick is my only positive Ford experience 😀
Yeah I know but I got green today too....
 
I had a bad day today.
I took the Mitsubishi to the dyno place early this morning as I had the first appointment.

I walked in and the owner said pull it around to the doors. I did and as I pulled up the owner angrily waved me off as he walked up to my window.. We can't dyno that.
The last one we did nearly blew the dyno to pieces with all that torque..

What? I said, come on in and I'll explain it to you he replied. As we walked to the counter all he did was berate my Sport...I was getting a bit ticked off as all he said was "too much torque" way too much torque shaking his head.

I looked to the right and I guess it was his father about 85 to 90 years old slowing shaking his head mumbling " too much grunt " way too much grunt, no dyno for you today.

My face turned red and I was about ready to slap someone. I don't know about the son but I'm pretty sure I could have dropped the old man like a sack of potatoes. 😆

I walked out in a huff cursing under my breath and as I exited the garage I punched it splattering the metal building with cinders.

Next I jumped on the interstate and I was in a rare mood and I punched the sport in the slow lane as I overtook a 4 banger stang .

I got up to about 127mph as I started to get a bunch of lift and a bit of shimmy in the front end.
It wasn't but 30 seconds later as I started hearing minor explosions
And I looked into my rear view mirror I could see large pieces of Nexen tires polluting the roadway as motorist were swerving all over the place to avoid the debris.

I finally got slowed down enough to pull to the shoulder to see the extent of the damage. It was colossal indeed..

I started hearing a click clack and I got under the car but I couldn't discern where the noise was coming from and as I looked back here was an Amish buggy approaching and that explained the noise.

Within a few minutes the Amish guy pulled over and I introduced himself and felt the need to tell me I need steel tires. I was in no mood and replied whatever dude and jumped in my spot and decided I was only 5 miles from home and I'd go for it.

Every half mile I had to stop to let the rims cool. Finally a few hours later I got home and opened the car door and sort of slid out with no step down.

When I got to the house I called my buddy Robbie at Nationwide Mobile Tire. Hey Robbie, it's Jim, Robbie, Jim, Jim Robbie went on for a few minutes. Finally we got past that nonsense and I told him I need 4 new tires and when can you come out. He then asked me what brand I was looking for and I told him I was looking for a deal. He then asked me what size the rims were and I said they were 18" a few hours ago but now I need 11 inchers......

All I heard was CLICK!!!!
 
It's no news to anyone but we have had a week straight of high wind.

That makes you appreciate the obsolete sedan....

CUV, SUV, PICKUPS you get blown around and a sleek sedan makes it
Non eventful.....

Just experienced that in my VW...
 
KCJeep said:
Wind? What wind? Another joy of Mustang ownership.

Only breeze I have felt is when I get my doors blown off by an Outlander Sport. Happens daily. 😛
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I guess the bloke in the Sport didn't see the green oil filter below...

I imagine the stang is very slick in the wind.....
 
The Mitsubishi at my dealer went up $1800 and we are still talking 2024 models.....

@Hermann
My Maverick seat issue is the left side hamstring hits a high spot on the seat against the door side...in a driving postion.
The other side isn't an issue ( next to the console)

Is yours like that..it may still need breaking in.
 
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