1998 Mitsubishi Mirage review from North America
"A big fun to drive go-kart"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is a small rattle coming from the headliner over the passenger side door.
The driver's side window will not close completely. It goes up far enough to keep out the elements, but not the noise.
It had a faulty valve stem when I took it off the lot.
General comments?
The car handles great, it is easy to seriously exceed the speed limit significantly on curvy roads.
The engine is very quiet and has a decent power band, but needs more torque.
The air conditioning really saps the power from the engine, especially if you have passengers with you.
The factory stereo system is wonderful.
Overall it is very comfortable and extremely fuel efficient. You never feel bad about living with a "cheap" car.
Recommended reviews
| Efficient, inexpensive and reasonably comfortable, but only of average reliability |
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| Mitsubishi KNOWS how to make a car (The J car) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65721 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67055 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2001 |