2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
27 - 31 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(27 Total Reviews)
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I have really enjoyed this car for almost 8 years now. Driven all over the US. Good mileage, low maintenance, changed the oil every 3000 miles. Still has another 100000 in it. Will keep it as a second car.
Favorite Features
Good gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
Seats good be a little more comfortable.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Mirage review
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 Dr DE Coupe
Review
I have had this car for over 4 years. It has always been reliable to me, getting about 30-35 mpg, even with aftermarket wheels that weigh about 3x more than the stock ones. The 5 speed manual shifts very smoothly and has some get up and go to it, and handles corners fairly well. The stock sound system is decent enough to the average driver. The interior cloth pattern is unique, but nothing special. The back seats are better suited for small children as they are compact. The instrument panel is easy to read, but most mirages don't come with a tachometer. Over all it is a reliable, fun, and has a great fuel economy.
Favorite Features
My aftermarket parts
Suggested Improvements
Add another 20 horsepower and either add more room for the back seats, or just make it a 2 seater.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Sad to let go
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I bought this car brand new in 2000 because my '87 Nissan Sentra was dying on me. I have haven't had any problems since owning it, even after getting into a fender bender in 2001. I did my best to maintain it with regular oil change and such. This is the most reliable car I've owned and I'm actually sad to let it go. I traded it in for a new 2007 Volvo S40 tonight and somehow I'm ridden with guilt for replacing it since I really didn't need a new car.
Favorite Features
Small and compact so it was easy to maneuver in heavy traffic, power doors/locks/windows, gas mileage was good, the price was decent compared to Honda and Toyota.
Suggested Improvements
The engine could've been bigger but it got me from point A to point B with no problems. And for $13k I shouldn't complain.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Good car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I just got this car about a week ago. So far it is an awesome car. The only complaint that I have are the cup holders are really annoying trying to put them back in there place. They get stuck and take like a minute to put in when it should just slide in. The car has 93,000 miles so its very reliable just get oil checked every 3,000 miles and the car will last forever. My next door neighbor has the same car and there's is up to 100,000 miles and still runs good. But my red car looks a lot better then there tan one.
Favorite Features
Glove compartment is huge. I can fit anything in that thing.
Suggested Improvements
I think they changed the car into a Lancer which I like a lot more the body style is a lot nicer so I guess nothing.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Lots of Car for Less
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I bought my 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage with only 12,995 miles on it in April, '01. Now, in March of '06, I have over 112,000 miles on it, and my only problem is that my AC does not work (it needs to be charged, that's all). It has gotten me through snow, ice, and all that is not nice. It's not the most powerful car in it's class, but it will get you around slower cars on the interstate without much effort. Everytime I feel the need to trade in or sell my Mirage, I drive it once more, and I'm reminded as to why I still have it.
Favorite Features
It has a great sound system for a stock vehicle, the AC and CD Player controls are well-placed, it handles well, has a decent- sized backseat for passengers, and good trunk space. The Mirage has good engine pop for only having 113 HP.
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control would have been nice.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Good Car on Used Market
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I bought a 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage to replace a flooded car in Hurricane Katrina. I expect that it will most likely provide good reliability due to its Japanese manufacture. Its interior design is modern, useable and easy to understand. The exterior is what you would expect from a '00 model year. The trunk space is good. The car drives well and its body integrity feels better than most other small cars, especially Kia or Hyundai models of the same year. My opinion is this is a great car for anyone looking for a good used car that gets good gas mileage and is well built. The fact that this car historically depreciates quickly is advatageous to used car buyers.
Favorite Features
I love the interior design, material, craftsmanship, and Japanese reliability. Its rapid depreciation is an asset for used car buyers, use it!
Suggested Improvements
Give it a little more power.
8 out 9 people found this review helpful
2000 Mirage Rating
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 Dr DE Coupe
Review
Purchased my Mirage because of round trip to and from work distance of 60 miles. That's 300 miles a week. Gas milage is excellent. Have over 110,000 miles without any mechanical problems. Have even took car on vacations with my five member family. Two adults three kids.
Favorite Features
Compact. Can park anywhere. Front wheel drive allows me to drive easily through rain and snow.
Suggested Improvements
Car has performed beyond expectations for five years.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Survived thanks to my Mirage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 Dr DE Coupe
Review
Hmm, just ran across this website. To let you all know, I just survived a run in with TWO 18 wheelers on a very major highway. My little Mirage withheld the impact of TWO, yes TWO 18- wheelers spinning me around on the highway. I take some offense to those who say the car is built poorly. I will miss my car, which is obviously totaled. Now to deal with the unfortunate resale value my insurance company is going to offer me. Well, with the money, I don't mind buying another Mirage if I had to.
Favorite Features
My Mirage recieved 38 mpg (with the A/C on). A great advantage to its compact size is being able to park in those tight spots when SUVs hug the lines. If you were smart like me, I tweaked the car (i.e. air filter and synthetic oil).
Suggested Improvements
Could use a little bit more handling control. A little more trunk space wouldn't hurt either. Oh yeah, the upholstery of the car is blah, so I had to buy seat covers (cheap).
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Mirage no more....
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
This car was not what I expected. After actually being in it for a time period, it is very small and uncomfortable. I have also had to replace the dash which quit working all together(speedometer, odometer, gas gague, and temp. gague.)only a year after purchased, and both rear hubb assemblies this past summer. I would not buy one again.
Favorite Features
Fuel economy is good.
Suggested Improvements
Improvements are nil because they no longer make this car......
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent Small Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage 4 Dr DE Sedan
Review
I have owned my Mirage for over 3 years and have never had a problem with it. Mitsubishi makes some excellent cars but are still relatively unknown by alot of people-quality wise, they are just as well built as any Toyota or Honda out there but are $1000's less. They give you far more for your money.Unfortunatly the resale value is poor-I think it is because many people are not convinced they are as good as a Honda or Toyota but for the money-I think they are better! Anyone who buys one will agree.
Favorite Features
Value for the money! Fuel Mileage and Handling.
Suggested Improvements
If I were to suggest any improvements it would be more rear seat legroom.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
View Pricing for Other Years
Research the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Prices
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Road Test Review
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Consumer Reviews
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Consumer Discussions
- 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Pictures
Buying & Selling
Vehicle Details
Multimedia
Ratings & Reviews
- Model Review
- Road Test Ratings
- Road Test Reviews
- Consumer Reviews
- Awards History
- Reliability
- Consumer Discussions
Payment Calculators
Helpful Tools
