Will this be an issue - Different model to V5

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Hi all,

I've put down a deposit for a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage 3 1.2L, however the dealer (Mitsubishi) had it up as a Mirage 1 1.0L, not sure why, its very obviously a Mirage 3 as it has keyless entry, stop start, front/rear parking sensors and alloys, all things standard on a mirage 3 but not a mirage 1, and not to mention the badge on the rear stating its a Mirage 3.

It seems it was registered as a Mirage 1 1.0L and apparently all Mirage 3's was registered as such and when I type the reg into sites it comes back as a Mirage 1 1.0L. Is this likely to be a serious problem? For example car insurance? I'm personally not that bothered, I know it's a mirage 3, but if its going to cause any issues in the future then I'd rather get Mitsubishi to sort it now, all they've said so far is there going to go to Mitsubishi HQ and enquire, we've agreed I can get my deposit back if I choose if they don't correct it.

What do people think?

Thanks in advance.
 
Since they would do the insurance quotations on a Mirage 1 1.0L, you'd be in hot water if you come to claim and they find out it's a Mirage 3 1.2L I would have thought. Definitely seems a bit off but eh, no expert.
 
I'd personally avoid, myself.

I know it won't make that much different in reality, but I can see it being an annoying thing to explain all the time.

Things that might cause issues is Insurance, Tax (if the wrong information is displayed) and other stuff like that.

What's actually written on the V5C, out of interest?
 
Are you going off the Number plate or the Vin no? The plate could have been mistakenly put on the wrong car. Although, maybe not if apparently all have been registered this way. I don't understand that part.

I assume you have brought this up with the dealer, or are you worried they might price you out of their potential mistake so have kept quiet?
 
You get this a lot with grey imports, they'll just be put down as whatever is closest and the onus is on you to tell your insurance company what the car actually is. There's no issue as long as that happens.
 
Yeah, I'm most worried about insurance, I don't think tax will be an issue at present, both models are under the limit to pay any tax.

I only briefly saw the V5 but I think it just stated Mirage 1.0L 5dr, but it's a 1.2L.
 
Also might be a royal pain when it comes to selling it further down the line.

The next buyer is going to have just the same hesitations as you when he can see what's on the V5c is different to what's infront of them.
 
I wouldn't even consider buying the car until this was sorted. As people have said it could be a pain with insurance, tax, re-selling it etc.
 
Bit of an aside but save yourself from this car - I had the misfortune of being given one as a courtesy car and it's one of the worst small cars i've driven in a long, long time.

I'm sure it's cheap but almost every single car of a similar sized is better.

As above though it would be hard enough to move it back on with everything matching nevermind odd V5 data etc
 
rodenal said:
Bit of an aside but save yourself from this car - I had the misfortune of being given one as a courtesy car and it's one of the worst small cars i've driven in a long, long time.
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I can appreciate that, I test drove a Volkswagen Up, Skoda Citigo, Kia Rio and a Fiat 500 (wife's looking for a new car also) and there all better, however I'm happy enough with it for what I'll be doing in it and its in really good condition and I got a really really good deal, I'm also coming from a 2001 Renault Clio on its last legs so almost anything will be an upgrade.

I've asked Mitsubishi to sort and stated I won't be buying without it being fixed.
 
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