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  • 18 Cheap Cars to Build Fast (Part 2)

    This is part 2 of 18 Cheap Cars to Build Fast, click here to read part 1: 18 Cheap Cars to Build Fast.

    6. Mazda MX-5 Miata

    Mazda MX-5 Miata
    The latest Mazda MX-5 Miata costs nearly $25,000 but you can get 5-year-old MX-5 Miata for less than $10,000 or a 10 year-old MX-5 Miata for less than $5,000. Many Mazda fans purchase a used Miata and rebuild them to a real fast car. The original engine under the hood of a 2011 Mazda Miata has at least 167 hp and 140 pound-feet or torque. It has a lot of potential thus many people tune the engine up to 200 hp.

    7. Mazda RX-8 (2003-2012)

    Mazda RX 8
    The heart of the Mazda RX-8 is a 1.3-liter rotary engine rating 212 to 232 hp. The cheapest price you can get in the market is approximately $4,000 to $5,000. Thanks to its perfectly balanced weight distribution, the Mazda RX-8 is one of the best handling cars ever made. There won’t be any regret if you are looking for cheap cars to build fast because the original RX-8 is already fast enough.

    8. BMW M3 (E46)

    BMW M3
    The new BMW M3 requires deep pocket to own one. However, you can get an earlier model below $15,000 such as the E46 (2000 – 2006), E36 (1992-1999) or E30 (1985-1992). The E46 uses BMW’s 3.2 L S54 M-tuned engine pumping 338 hp @ 7900 rpm. You can still modify for more powers if you think it is not fast enough. With limited budget, you can get a good M3 E36 at $6000-$7000.

    9. Subaru Impreza WRX

    Subaru Impreza WRX
    The Subaru Impreza will impress you with its power. The WRX debuted in 1992 with a 240 hp engine. A 240-horsepower car in early 90s is considered powerful and fun enough even in 2016. The 1997 model added with forged pistons and the power was increased to 280 PS. Second generation of Subaru Impreza (2000-2007) has a few powertrain variants, rating from 261 hp to 280 hp. There are various type of Subaru engines available for the Impreza WRX therefore it is one of the great cars to build fast at low price. The engine sound of the Subaru Impreza WRX will impress you for sure.

    10. Mitsubishi 3000GT / Mitsubishi GTO / Dodge Stealth (1991-1999)

    Mitsubishi 3000GT
    The Mitsubishi GTO is the legend of Japan. It was one of the best cars ever built by Mitsubishi. This 2-door coupe sports car look fast and it is really fast. It is cheap to buy and you will have a lot of fun to own one. Under the hood, the top model features a DOHC 24-valve twin-turbo engine producing 396 horsepower at 6000 rpm. This is an impressive amount for a sports car built in the 90s.

    11. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

    Mitsubishi Evolution
    A 10 year-old Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution costs less than 10 grand. You will have a lot of fun to rebuild or modify this car because the original 2.0-liter 4G63T engine in an Evolution VII is pumping 276 horsepower. Get an Evolution III (1995-1996), Evolution IV (1996-1998), Evolution V (1998-1999) or Evolution VI (1999-2001). Any of these generations are very cheap to buy and build into a real fast car.

    Continue to read 18 Cheap Cars to Build Fast (Part 3)

  • 43 Strange & Funny Car Names

    Corolla, Civic, Accord, Mustang, Fusion, Reventon, Prius, Cooper, Cobra, Corvette, CR-V, Altima, and Camry should be those common car names you know. However, do you know there are thousands of car names out there since the first car invented? Check out the full list of car names here and you will be surprised that there are actually a lot of strange, weird, bizarre, ridiculous, unfortunate, bad and funny car names. Daihatsu named one of their car Naked and that’s not the funniest car names. Check out the list and you will be laughing out loud.

    43 Funny Car Names

    Be prepared to laugh out loud.

    1. Mitsubishi Pajero

    The name Pajero has got nothing wrong. However, if you do notice, there is no Mitsubishi Pajero on the street in Spain because Pajero literally means wanker in Spanish. Spanish don’t want a Mitsubishi Wanker, therefore, Mitsubishi renamed it to Mitsubishi Montero for Spain market.

    2. Daihatsu Naked

    Daihatsu Naked

    Don’t laugh. This is because Daihatsu Naked is actually exist. It was a Kei car made by Daihatsu from 2000 to 2004 featuring a 659cc petrol engine. Fortunately, the predecessor is named Daihatus Mira.

    3. Mazda Laputa

    funny car names

    Try to enter La Puta to Google translator as Spanish and you will get “Hooker” or “The Bitch” in English. Nobody wants a Mazda Hooker.

    4. Honda Life Dunk

    Honda Life Dunk is the name of the turbocharged version of the ordinary Honda Life. It was introduced in 2001 and was listed as among the weirdest car names by Forbes magazine. Today, it is listed in Carsut.com.

    5. Honda That’s

    Don’t think that’s a typo, the name of the car is “That’s”, that’s it. Honda That’s is a kei car built by Honda since 2002.

    6. Isuzu GIGA 20 Light Dump

    It’s a reliable truck built by Isuzu but Isuzu is telling the word it is a light dump instead of a light dump truck.

    7. Maserati Quattroporte

    It sounds very cool for people who don’t know Italian. In Italian, it means “Maserati Four Doors”. It sounds like you are buying a “Toyota Two Door Leather Seat” instead of Toyota GT-86. Does it make sense?

    8. Mitsubishi Lettuce

    Google Lettuce and you will everything green. Why not name it Mitsubishi Cabbage, Mitsubishi Spinach or Mitsubishi Arugula?

    9. Mazda Titan Dump

    Instead of Mazda Titan Dump, it will be better to call it Mazda Titan Dump Truck, isn’t it? Otherwise it sounds like Mazda is selling a site for depositing garbage.

    10. Nissan Moco

    Fortunately, the Nissan Moco never been exported to the Spanish market because Moco means “Booger” in Spanish. Does it sounds strange to you?

    11. Opel Ascona

    In North Spain and Portugal, Ascona is referring to female genitalia. That’s what make the Ascona one fo the funny car names on earth.

    12. Suzuki Cappucino

    Suzuki Capuccino

    This is one of the funniest car names ever because it sounds like you can get a Suzuki Cappucino from Starbucks.

    13. Volkswagen Thing

    Volkswagen is one of the car brands Americans love but Volkswagen Thing is really a weird name on car. It was only available in the United States from 1973 to 1974. In Germany, it was named Volkswagen Type 181. It’s a car, not a thing.

    14. Suzuki Every Joypop Turbo

    People who buy the Suzuki Every Joypop Turbo are those who really enjoy the car features but don’t mind about the name. This is because Every Joypop Turbo is really a funny car name.

    15. Lamborghini Reventón

    The Lamborghini Reventón is a 6.5-liter V12-powered car that is capable to speed up to a top speed of 221 mph (355.7 km/h). Reventón is no doubt a cool name. Unfortunately, Reventón also means blowout, burst, bust, or flat tire. It is extremely dangerous to get a flat tire at 221 mph.

    Strange Car Names

    For some reasons, these car names sound funny, strange and weird. They are voted by our readers. Try to pronounce them loud and you will know why they are funny.

    1. Nissan Rickman Space Ranger
    2. Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear
    3. Toyota Deliboy
    4. FSO Warszawa
    5. Invicta Black Prince Wentworth
    6. Buick Reatta
    7. Checker Superba
    8. Oldsmobile Achieva
    9. Oldsmobile Futuramic
    10. Oldsmobile Bravada
    11. Oldsmobile Firenza
    12. Pontiac Astre
    13. Saturn Vue
    14. Chevrolet Greenbrier
    15. Chrysler LeBaron
    16. Dodge Diplomat
    17. Pontiac Rambler Country Club
    18. Volkswagen Touareg
    19. Mitsubishi Mini Active Urban Scandal
    20. Mazda Bongo Friendee
    21. Nissan Rinspeed X-Dream
    22. Toyota Toyopet
    23. Volkswagen Volugrafo Bimbo
    24. Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard
    25. Mazda Carol Me Lady
    26. Geely Rural Nanny
    27. Nissan Homy Super Long
    28. Daihatsu Scat

    Don’t miss these too: list of car brands and cars American women love the most.

    Thanks to all these funny car names, you don’t need to take your medicine today because laughter is the best medicine.

  • Mitsubishi Mirage – Video you don’t want to miss

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    This video is about the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage that recently launched in Thailand and soon will be available in several countries in Asia. There is no news saying this car will be available in the United States but a small car with 51.75 mpg (22 km/l) fuel economy is worth to spend two minutes to have a look, isn’t?

    In the video, you can clearly see the design from front to back at the first 40 seconds. This is one main thing which decides whether you will like the car or not. At 00:42, that is the interior of the top ranging model, the GLS Ltd version. It comes with dual airbags, KOS (Keyless Operation System), automatic air-conditioning display, a multimedia screen with navigation system. The car looks pretty simple but equipped with everything a city car should has.

    At 01:04, that is a clear view of the Mirage’s back seat. Well, some said it is too small while some says it is “acceptable”. Check out the video and you can have your own verdict on this car. You can also see the trunk size at 01:13. Back seats are foldable and it creates more rooms for large items incase there is a need. Many buyers confuse about the prices and versions, see Mitsubishi Mirage details and specifications for more details. At 01:19, you can see the interior of the cheapest version. It comes with manual air-conditioning and without USB port.

    Last but not least, enjoy the 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine that achieves 22 km/l. Mitsubishi Mirage, Be More!

  • Details and specifications for the Mitsubishi Mirage

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    During the launching of the Mitsubishi Mirage, we mentioned that the car comes in four different trim levels. Today at the Bangkok International Motor Show, we have collected more detail specifications for the Mirage. We hope this could help the Thai buyers as well as global buyers (for the future) to have a better understanding for the trim levels. Let’s start from the cheapest to the top option.

    GL (M/T) 380,000 baht

    The GL features piano black interior which is the same with all other models but the rear seat is not foldable.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GL
    It did not come with the KOS (Keyless Operation System). You will have to use the car key to open the door and to start the car. It did not come with electric folding side mirror. Therefore, there is no button to adjust or to fold the mirror near to the steering wheel.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GL
    As for the wheels, it did not come with a nice wheel covers.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GL
    Manual air-conditioning; Multimedia screen with no aux-in and USB port.

    GLX (M/T) 426,000 baht and GLX CVT (A/T) 460,000 baht

    Most of the Mirage potential buyers prefer the GLX model. This is because the price is affordable and it has some extra features that attract the buyers. The GLX is a better model because it comes with ABS/EBD, CD/MP3/AUX-in/USB Port for the audio, electric folding mirror, and wheel covers.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLX
    The Mirage GLX is with disposable wheel covers. If you do not look into it carefully, it looks like a sport wheel.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLX
    Although the GLX is a better model, it still comes with only one driver’s airbag. There is no airbags for other passengers except driver.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLX
    It comes with electric folding mirror but without KOS (Keyless Operation System).

    GLS CVT 506,000 baht

    The GLS model come with dual airbags, one for the driver and another one for the front passenger. It also added with KOS where the engine will kick off with just one button. With 80,000 baht different, consumers enjoy a set of 14” allow wheels too.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLS
    It is completed with Start/Stop button and buttons for electric folding mirror.

    GLS Ltd. CVT 546,000 baht

    The GLS Ltd. model is the “full option” model. It is almost similar to the GLS CVT but the multimedia screen is able to play DVD. It is equipped with navigation system, Bluetooh technology, as well as touch screen that other models do not have. It also states in the brochure that there will be an extra 5,000 baht add on to the car price for White Pearl exterior color for all models. Click here to see Mitsubishi Mirage Video.

  • Mitsubishi Mirage launched – from 380000 baht with 22km/liter

    Mitsubishi Mirage

    The Mitsubishi Mirage is now officially launched in Thailand and the sales will begin end of March. Starting from 380,000 baht, consumers now stand a chance to own an affordable eco car with high fuel consumption at 22 km/l (51.75 mpg), which is among the best in its class. The new Mirage is a brand new idea from Mitsubishi to target the growing small car market in Thailand as well as global markets. It is a small car with more saving, more utilities, more entertainment, more safety, and more colors.

    The Mirage is about the size of a Nissan March or a MINI Cooper hatchback. It is powered by a 1.2-liter three-cylinder MIVEC engine which is powerful enough to bring five passengers from one place to another. The power is sent directly to the front wheel through the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The five-door subcompact may look small but it is complete with everything that is needed – a small trunk at the back, a transmission, an engine with good fuel economy, air-conditioning, four wheels, some electronic equipments, and of course a steering wheel.

    Mitsubishi Mirage

    MORE Utilities

    There are five special utilities come together with this car that really attracts the buyer. Start from the KOS (Keyless Operation System), owner can open the car door and also start the engine with one push-engine switch button as long as he has the remote key within 70cm from the sensor inside the car. Other than these two high-tech utilities, the Mirage also features a 60/40 spilt-folding rear seat to create more cargo room. Inside the car, there is a 7-inch touch screen multimedia player for DVD, CD, MP3, and navigation system.

    MORE Safety

    Safety is what consumers always concerned about for subcompact car. The reinforced impact safety evolution body (RISE) enhances passenger protection performance and improves collision safety performance. The body also uses high tensile steel plates to create a high rigidity and light weight body for better performance. That is one reason how the Mirage achieves more than 50mpg.

    MORE Colors

    The Mirage will be available in eight exterior colors, these include Lemonade Yellow Metallic, Red Metallic, Pop Green Metallic, Cerulean Blue Mica, Pearl White, Cool Silver Metallic, Eisen Gray Mica, and Black Mica.

    Mitsubishi Mirage
    Mitsubishi Mirage line up in different colors

    Trim Levels

    In Thailand, the Mirage is available in five different trim levels including:

    Mitsubishi Mirage GL (M/T) 380,000 baht – Piano black interior, No KOS, no 60/40 spilt-folding rear seat, only one driver’s airbag, manual air-conditioning, normal wheels with no wheel cover, and 165/65 R14 tires.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLX (M/T) 426,000 baht and Mitsubishi Mirage GLX CVT (A/T) 460,000 baht – Similar with GL model but added with ABS/EBD,KOS, CD/MP3/AUX-in, electric folding mirror, and disposable wheel covers.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLS CVT 506,000 baht – Similar with GLX but added with dual front airbags, fog lamps, 14” alloy wheels, rear spoiler with third LED brake light, push-start switch button.

    Mitsubishi Mirage GLS Ltd. CVT 546,000 baht – Similar with GLS CVT but added with automatic air-conditioning and a complete multimedia/navigation system with Bluetooth.

    Updated: Click here for more details and specifications.

    Mitsubishi Mirage interior

    Competitors

    Mitsubishi Mirage’s competitors or similar cars: Nissan March, Honda Brio, Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift, Mazda2, Toyota Yaris, Chery QQ, and Nissan Almera.

    Fuel economy’s main challenger: Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius C.

    Mitsubishi will start taking orders for the Mirage starting from March 28 in conjunction with the 33rd Bangkok Motor Show. For those who are interested to be the first few owners of the Mirage, you can walk into any Mitsubishi showroom in Thailand to book the car now or just bring your cheque book to the Motor Show.

    What Carsut Says

    The Mitsubishi Mirage is a respectable small car with good fuel consumption. The price of the basic model could be attractive but lacks of many things that consumers expect. It is without doubt a good first car for anyone who needs a simple and basic transport. Click here to see Mitsubishi Mirage Video.