1997 Mitsubishi Mirage review from Australia and New Zealand
"Awesome little gem"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Started to get engine knock at 110,000km, however it's just timing; very easily fixed and only appears on startup when cold.
General comments?
The Mirage is an excellent little gem. Reliability is awesome, keep up with oil and water like usual and this car will reward. Never had a problem since the day it was bought.
The car's performance is slightly better than average for other manufacturers of the same capacity. My car does not have air-con or power teering; however other than that the Mirage is very comfortable and feels sporty as the car sits so low. Mirages sit very low.
For any people buying a first car, definitely go with the Mirage.
Installation of stereo/speakers/amps etc is very easy, with the front components being easy to remove.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2009 |