1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
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Appraise This CarMitsubishi Mirage model years
Mitsubishi Mirage types
- Sedan
- Coupe
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Pros
- Attractive, roomy, and sporty
Cons
- Traction control is not available
What’s new
Some new colors to choose from and a new heavy-duty starter and battery make the Mirage more reliable.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$144/mo for Mirage DE
Mirage DE
vs
$183/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Do our eyes deceive us, or is there something different about this latest Mirage? Nope, just some new colors for 1998. But that's understandable, as the Mirage received a major overhaul just last year.
Available as a coupe or sedan, in DE and LS trim levels, the Mirage is now better-equipped to do battle with sales favorites like the Honda Civic and the Ford Escort.
The most noticeable changes of recent memory are to the interior, where Mitsubishi replaced all-vinyl seats with cloth and vinyl upholstery. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but anyone who has spent a summer stuck to the interior of their car will know that we are serious when we say that this is one of the most important improvements made to the Mirage.
As previously mentioned, the Mirage is available in two trims; the entry-level DE which has a 95 horsepower 1.5-liter engine mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The DE sedan has a front stabilizer bar that helps the car move nimbly between potholes and slow-moving traffic, and both the DE coupe and sedan have a four-wheel independent suspension. LS models, which are meant to appear to a more fashion conscious crowd, have a larger engine which displaces 1.8 liters and makes 113 horsepower. Other upgrades include alloy wheels, a chrome-tipped exhaust, tilt steering, a stereo with integrated CD controls and a covered center armrest.
We have always liked the Mirage, thinking it one of the better entry-level cars on the market today. The redesigned version hasn't diminished our thoughts about the car at all. The Mirage of our choice is the LS coupe equipped with ABS and the LS Value Package; with these options, the Mirage has almost every conceivable convenience, costs well under $15,000 and doesn't look like every other car parked at the mall.
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Read what other owners think about the Used 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage.
5 star(50%)
4 star(42%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(5%)
1 star(0%)
26 reviews
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4.25 out of 5 stars
Can't justify getting rid of it.
kirk, 05/19/2010
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Sedan
Have had my 98 for about 8 yrs. Averaged 34 mpg, and have seen 45 mpg on straight highway driving. Put on a cold air intake and now it sounds more throaty. Very reliable. Never been in the shop. Lots of room to work on engine. (it's smaller than some motorcycles engines). I always talk about the mileage. Why get a hybrid, is what I Wonder.
5 out of 5 stars
Super reliable
Dylan Singleton, 12/25/2015
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Sedan
My mirage has over 136,000 on it anx it always starts instantly no matter what season. It has never given me any issues. It turns on a dime get unbeeleivable mpgs. And i used it to tow my friends full sized oldsmobile and it did it fine. This car can do anything you want it to. I highly recomend it to anyone.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Long-time owner
Vince, 03/06/2006
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 2dr Coupe
I purchased my Mirage LS new in May of 1998 and have enjoyed owning it ever since. My only regret is that Mitsubishi no longer manufactures the Mirage. I now have 120,000 miles on it and other than routine maintenance it has not cost me a dime. The highway mileage has never been less than 32 miles per gallon. It has been a great little car.
4.38 out of 5 stars
It gets you were you want to go
t2c4u, 04/15/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Sedan
Its not the flashies, fastest, or
funest, but it gets you were you want
to go very cheeply. I'm getting 40mpg
with the standard. And its pretty
confortable to drive. Great first time
car.
1998 Mirage Highlights
Sedan
DE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 31 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $144/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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