1997 Mitsubishi Mirage X review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great little reliable car perfect for one or two people. Mitsubishi, you've got it right!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, just general maintenance of battery, tyres and brakes in 5 years, and a replacement cam belt - our choice to do this.
General comments?
We bought this car just for Dad to go to work in. It has been extremely reliable and economical to run. OK it's small and not a family vehicle, but has been brilliant for what we wanted.
Car has now been passed onto our kids; one thinks it's a little bit under powered, but the other thinks it's a great town car and easy to park.
Tiptronic gears are a bit jerky, but this could be our sons driving!
We found it to be a speedy little car, but struggles when fully loaded.
Mitsubishi's are an underrated brand, but drive one and you'll be surprised at how great they really are.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corona |
| Date of Entry | 17th July, 2009 |