2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
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Appraise This CarMitsubishi Mirage model years
Mitsubishi Mirage types
- Coupe
- Sedan
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Pros
- Sleek styling, quality interior materials, stable handling.
Cons
- Questionable crash-test scores and value.
What’s new
The DE Sedan now comes with the more powerful 1.8-liter engine in place of last year's base 1.5-liter power plant. All DE models (sedans and coupes) get a host of luxury items and larger brakes as standard equipment. The LS Sedan also gets a few more standard goodies for 2000.
Edmunds says
Although generally a good little car, the dated Mirage is hallucinating if it thinks it can challenge the class leaders.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Sedan 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
$162/mo for Mirage DE
Mirage DE
vs
$183/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
Available as a coupe or sedan in DE and LS trim levels, the Mirage is now better-equipped to battle with sales favorites like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla as well as Korean upstarts like the Kia Sephia and Hyundai Accent.
The entry-level DE Coupe has a 92-horsepower, 1.5-liter engine mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic transmission. The DE Sedan now comes with the larger 1.8-liter, 113-horsepower engine that was formerly reserved for LS trim models. This same sedan also 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. Several standard features have been added to the DE trim level this year, including tilt steering, remote outside mirrors and intermittent wipers.
All LS models, which are meant to appeal to the features-conscious crowd, have the larger 1.8-liter engine, front bucket seats, a six-way adjustable driver's seat, rear window defroster, a body-colored grille and body-colored door handles. Other upgrades include alloy wheels, a chrome-tipped exhaust, a stereo with integrated CD controls and, new for the 2000 LS Sedan, a standard sunroof.
If you want your Mirage with some "sport" thrown in, the LS Coupe can be ordered with an optional sport package that includes a rear spoiler, chrome tailpipe extension, a sunroof and side air dams. All LS Coupes come with air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo with CD player, a tachometer and a split folding rear bench seat for increased cargo capacity.
Regardless of the specific body style and trim level you order, you can be sure your Mirage won't blend in with the other small cars in the parking lot. Its shape offers more personality than the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic, giving the Mirage "coolest-looking kid on the block" status in the subcompact class. Too bad it's not the most refined, best-handling or lowest-priced car in its class and too bad the Mirage's crash-test scores are less than impressive.
Generally we like the Mirage. It's got a good look, a quiet interior, stable road characteristics and comfy seats. But the Kia Sephia is still a better value and the redesigned 2000 Accent looks to be a strong contender in terms of refinement, interior space and overall design. And while the Civic and Corolla may not be as sexy, they do come with legendary reliability at a comparable price. Competition in the small-car segment continues to heat up, and we fear the Mirage may be fading.
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5 star(60%)
4 star(22%)
3 star(10%)
2 star(8%)
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4.75 out of 5 stars
Really a good car
excellent2, 01/24/2012
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe
Ive had my 2000 mitsubishi mirage for 6 yrs and and it has 267873 miles all ive ever done to it is change the oil and tranny fluid, put new tires and brakes this car is by far the best car ive ever had it is still runing strong it is better than my honda if this car ever goes under im buying another one.
2.88 out of 5 stars
it is fine
raiser, 09/03/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe
not back for basic transport, but even
mitsu dealer pays $3500 for a 12k miles
car makes ppl leave mitsu bad resale
value , dun buy this car a penny above
invoice
4.88 out of 5 stars
I LOVE my car
lalalaaa, 11/19/2012
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe
This car is awesome. I bought it used in 2008, it had 2 previous owners, one for a year or two and the other for about 6 years before i bought it. This thing is sturdy. I've hit things, I've been hit and it will not quit. I've got some pretty bad cosmetic damage. Like, really bad, but i just cant bring myself to give it up because i have not had any major mechanical issues. My mother has … a much newer Mazda 6, that she has had both transmission and alternator issues with. The most serious thing i had to get replaced thus far is a bearing. I need to get my exhaust manifold replaced because it is making my car kinda loud, so that is next on the list, but i won't give this car up until I HAVE to
4.38 out of 5 stars
great!
unc25, 07/08/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4dr Sedan
I dont understand the problems that
people have with their mirages...I have
owned two and im only 17!!! I had a
white 95 and nothing went wrong except
the tranny went on me and had that
replaced!! I just recently got a 2000
de sedan and other than it being an
auto I have no qualms about it!! Maybe
if you people would change your oil and
fluids regularly and do … routine
maintanence then you shouldnt have very
many problems with your car.
Oh you do need wider tires!! They help
out alot on the roads!! I went and got
some 17x7's and man it handles just
fine besides the body roll which can be
fixed with strut bars upper lower/
front rear!
2000 Mirage Highlights
Coupe
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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