1999 Mitsubishi Mirage review from Australia and New Zealand
"Reliable and fun to drive"
General comments?
I purchased the car new in 1999, and it has since traveled 105,000 km.
The car is extremely reliable. I have had no problems with it.
The mirage is fuel efficient. It has a 50L fuel tank, which allows a range of between 650km (city) and 750km (country).
The engine performs well and feels rather spirited.
Last year I drove from Sydney to Queensland, approximately a 2000km return trip, which the mirage easily negotiated.
I have pushed the engine to an indicated 190km/h, yet the car felt very stable.
The 5sp gear box is light and easy to use.
Handling is also excellent.
I cannot find any real faults with the car. I am very happy with it, and I will most probably keep it for another 2 years. I would definitely recommend this car to someone looking for cheap reliable transport.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 105000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th January, 2005 |