Used 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante Consumer Reviews
Used Diamante for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 Diamante, so we've included reviews for other years of the Diamante since its last redesign.
Loved it... at first!!
macgirl88, 02/08/2009
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
When I first got my Diamante I was extremely excited. I thought the interior was amazing! It was semi luxury> leather seats, seat warmers, memory seating, it was nice. Then out of no where my heater stopped working along with my radio after my first 2 months. Now my car randomly dies took it to 4 different shops, no one can figure it out. I bought the car for 3800 and have already put $3000 worth of electrical work into it. The ride sounds loud and not that smooth. Its a nice car but beware it is known to have electrical problems and they are not cheap!
What A Bargain
Fordham , 07/10/2010
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my LS for 12,500 in 2003 and have never had a problem with it. It is faster than the Altima and Camry, and has beautiful Leather and wood inside. I get 30 mpg on the highway.
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante for sale near you
Showing 0 of 0 listings
Sorry, there are no 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante vehicles for sale in our network.
See all 0 listingsI will drive this car into the ground
Eva Frese, 01/30/2009
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car was bought used with 28000. Took out an extra warranty which took care of all the quirks in the beginning. Other than normal maintenance, this car is the best car we have ever owned. Love driving it. The pickup is great.
Why i love this car....
rick211, 11/16/2010
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
i love my diamante it has just about everything i could ask for in a car, great performance, 0-60 in 5.7 secs powerful engine 270 hp 240 ft lbs, awesome grip on corners for a rwd car, nice braking ok mileage even though it could've bin better, over all this car is good for commuting daily and to take out to the tracks for weekend thrills
An Excellent Car Worth Considering!
vivona, 12/10/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
An excellent car with a beautiful exterior and an interior with first-rate materials and a warm, luxurious look. Ample interior storage. As of four years and 29,000 miles, reliability has been excellent. The ride is very smooth and quiet and the seats are very comfortable. Handling is very competent. The car is fun to drive energetically. Acceleration is very strong and immediate with power at any speed and shifts that are always where they should be. I get 20 MPG in town and 29 MPG on the highway. The stereo is first-rate, with very good imaging and sound quality. You should test drive a Diamante before buying any luxury car. You will be amazed at how good it is.
8 Years now
Sov1, 12/03/2009
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this Diamante since early 2002. I love its look, the way it (used to) drive, and the driver comfort. As the years went on & I put more miles on it, of course, more went wrong with it. It's down right now, needing its third alternator. It has over 197,000 miles on it, though, and overall, I'm pleased with its life performance. It has a power steering problem (seems like fluid leak) that neither of my mechanics can fix. In the last 3 months, the steering has also become a bit less reliable - you have to turn the wheel more if you round a curve at over 35 mph.
Pretty Decent Car
jimr91, 04/04/2014
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Diamante for $1200 and I'm not disappointed. It has problems starting even after i replaced the starter but she runs. Smooth riding car. I used to have a 2011 Kia soul and my Diamante handles a lot better. I wasn't expecting a nice engine but I'm amazed at how nice it is. One big problem i have with it is 3 of my door handles are broken. I know someone who had the same problem with theirs. Another small problem i have with this car is it feels a little cramped on the inside. My knees want to rest on the wheel. She's old and needs some more work done but for a $1200 car with 125,000 miles on it I'm very happy with it.
Here's a real review.
Matt, 03/08/2017
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my diamante a half a year ago since iv replaced 1200 on parts (most by choice) I replaced the air intake and made it alot louder. Improved acceleration and now alot of cars cant catch up!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Low-Cost Luxury!
Lady, 04/20/2008
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I simply love this car! This car has a powerful take off. Horsepower is great! I have three kids, 16, 10, and 7-we all fit comfortably in this mid-size sedan. The look of the car is really sleek and regal and it beats the high price cost of gas that accompanies larger SUV's. Surprisingly, this car now has 160,000 miles-and still runs great. However, I do make it a habit to keep my oil changed.
The best sedan....
Jackson Seeber, 06/06/2023
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Most people when they're looking for sedans and cool cars people just look for Honda Civics, Subaru, etc. and undoubtedly those are cool cars, but my car, a 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante, beats all of them. Little Story (You can skip it, the review is at the bottom): When I was 10, my dad's car, Diamante, began fading in the background as he began driving a different car. I loved that car so much and when my dad said he was going to sell it I knew I couldn't let that happen. I would sit in that car and listen to music almost every day imagining the day I could start it and put the gear into drive. So eventually I became impatient and I took the keys just so I could see how it starts and sounds. It did not start. I was so set on making sure that car worked, I began building my knowledge of cars and eventually grabbed my dad's tools and started working on it. I took the entire transmission out, as well as other components which had no correlation with the real issue of why it wouldn't start. Which ended up being the fuel pump, and the battery was getting weak. I was so excited to have found the issue and the reason. I searched for the fuel pump and battery compatible with the car and found both of them at Oreilly. The only problem was that I had no ride because I was working on this car with no permission and I couldn't drive myself. Since I was so excited, I decided to walk 4.5 miles to my nearest Oreilly with the $175 I had saved up. Bought the stuff and walked home, a car battery and fuel pump in hand. Once I arrived at home I installed everything in about 15 minutes. As soon as I heard the stall I got so mad. I breathed in and out as I turned the key in the ignition with everything I had, mind and soul. It started...I screamed so loud in joy it scared my dogs. Now 10 years later this car has been running incredibly without having to take it to an auto shop. Not only was this the car that started my career, it is the best sedan. Review: This sedan is incredible. It is so fast and sporty and honestly pretty good on gas for a v6. I know speed isn't the main thing people look for in cars but believe me, this thing can win some races on stock. This car beat my dad's Mercedes R350, my mom's BMW X1, (which is a twin-turbo), and my sister's Volkswagen CC sport. I'm not entirely sure if it's just because i'm a better driver or the car is really that much stronger and faster, but I completely gapped my friend's Hemi Charger on the track. This car is the best first car for only $768-2800, and just an overall incredible car
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Solid and Safe
Max, 01/17/2007
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was driving my Diamante last weekend and hit a patch of black ice while taking a turn on a raised interstate. My car went into a spin and hit a concrete sidewall at about 35-40 MPH. It bounced off the front and back left bumpers before stopping. The only damage is to the bumpers and lights. The car still drives straight and has no mechanical problems, but most important of all, my two passengers and I are unhurt. This is one solid and safe car.
Goo Buy for a Used Car
Tekball9, 09/14/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this 98 Diamante with 156K miles in it. So far I've had it for few months and no problem at all as far as maintenance. The only issue I have is the antenna makes this weird noise when I turn the radio on and it doesn't want to go down when I turn the radio off. The paint in the back if oxidizing but I think the previous owner really never took care of the waxing part. It's a fun car to drive with the luxury feel to it. I recommend buying one.
you wont be sorry
joe too, 10/04/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is the best car i have ever owned
owner
ababababab, 01/22/2003
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
stiring not good transmition slips
Idle miss fire, electrical problem, Rides Nice
mikedennehy70, 03/06/2011
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 1998 Diamante for 2,700, after getting new tires and fixing a bad front brake caliper it rides nice. I am still working on what I think is an electrical problem. The doors unlock on their own at random and the car can be on or off. Also,the engine idle miss fire still have not figured out. Check engine light is not on. Runs great but still need to figure out these problems befor I say its a good car.
It's been a good one!!
grandma on the go, 07/25/2003
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 5 years and still get compliments on it. Looks good and drives good. No major problems and over 95,500 miles! It has been the best car I've ever owned and I have owned several. To have put this many miles on a car a still not have problems is an A+.
Good value
Casey, 06/24/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after owning a string of American cars which fell apart on me. I bought it with 83k on it and have added another 20k, about 1/2 hwy miles. The car looks great and performs well. I live in Colorado and the 210 HP engine will keep the car accellerating all the way to the top of the Rockies on I-70. The digital climate control works great, the factory stereo sounds awesome and the only thing I've had to replace on the car is the brake pads. Mileage I get is about 20 cty, 30 hwy. The car does have more depreciation than it's competition, but to me that just means less money I had to pay for it.
After 5 years
Dicuda, 12/23/2003
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have not done a thing to this vehicle except for brakes, tires and a battery. The original tires and brakes only lasted for 24000 miles, but the aftermarket brakes are still in the front and were replaced in the rear 200 miles ago. Aftermarket tires still have over 50 % of the tread left. All in all it has been a great car.
A Great Car
Suprised by Mitsu:), 03/05/2003
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned Acuras, a toyota, and quite a few American cars which were very unreliable, i must say I had my doubts about mitsubishi. i am fairly young(23) and been thru quite a few cars. this car has plenty of power greatfeatures for the money. I think better than the 3.2 and 3.5 RL and TL Acura's respectively, which are nioce. This car is very reliable . I haven't had any issues with it, and I am really suprised at this. I thought it was not as reliable as Honda / Acura, but it is. Dont get me wrong, the build quality isn't Lexus, it sure is close though. great car.
Upside potential
Yuppie, 04/09/2004
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used and have been driving it ever since. It has the style and finesse to hang with the big boys but won't break the bank. Surprisingly fun to drive and very reliable. Overall a great buy.
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante - Good car
chad, 03/12/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante is a good entry level luxury car. It has over 200 hp, a good ride, is roomy, cheaper than a Lexus ES 300, comfortable seats, and looks like some older model BMWs. I still think it looks very sexy and up to date looking at it from the front / front quarter. it has always shimmied a little and the air conditioning makes a little more noise than I like when at a stop. No one notices this but me and the dealership says both issues are common for the car. At 85,000 miles I began noticing the transmission sometimes slips. Also, I had to replace the heater core, but I have not had to make any other major repairs in six years.
GOOD CAR
TIM J, 07/16/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante ES 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our ES with 49K. My wife usually drives it. Both our sons and I really enjoy the acceleration of this car. The powertrain is awesome. I am a diehard Diamante lover. Their value does plummet, so buy while still under factory warranty, and let someone else bite the bullet on the depreciation. I also own a Diamante Wagon with nearly 300k. These cars ARE well made in my opinion.
Under appreciated
atlantaga, 04/12/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a great sedan that has all the quality and gadgets of a car selling for $10,000 more than you have selected the right one. This is my second Diamante, the first went for well over 100,000 miles with no problems at all.
Poor Man's BMW
jdyer2112, 05/09/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
How many times have you bought a car that was better than expected? Rides nicely with srong powertrain & performance. Few cars come close to BMW but the Diamante comes close when you consider the price.
Nice but not reliable
Zootech, 08/05/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been fun the first 15K miles, but it has been in the shop for 19 different problems, and after the warranty expired the costs of keeping it are very high. In the last few months I spent about $500/mo on repairs and some maintenance. As much as I like my Mitsu, I am ready to trade it in for a new car. It is a shame, because the car has only 50K miles and looks great. I maintained it well, did all the required services, but I can keep up with the costs of repairs. The biggest problems I have: ABS breaks, AC system, suspension. I had three Mitsubishis since 1989 and had my share of problems but this time I am sure that this is my last Mitsu.
Nice Car
jncjnc2002, 08/19/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall good experience. Dealers have been exceptional. Some problem with the leather seats but easily fixed. Nice ride. Comfortable and handles great. Would get another. Loses resale value quickly.
Excellent given the price
kew, 09/30/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a joy to ride and own. Some small mechanical issues, but nothing substantial. Interior is well appointed and comfortable. Exterior is good looking, but pearl colored paint is very soft. Have several chips taken out of bumper paint from highway bugs. Could have a few extra horsepower (215 is low for this class). Car seems to eat tires.
Solid car
deines, 04/12/2004
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellent, near luxury car. I was worried about Mitsubishi's quality control, but not about this car. No problems at first or later. It has been a solid, well built and reliable car. I wish there were some other near luxury touches on this car. Dual sun visors. Low fluid warnings. Would like to see date and time on the clock. This car has been mistaken for BMW 5- series and Lincoln LS. The 2003+ cars look horrendous. DLD
Great comfort and reliability
david, 10/05/2005
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been used everyday and we have never had a problem with it, other than having to replace a part of the air conditioning. The ride is great and the comfort of the seats are the best I have had. It has great acceleration and power. The sound is great. I was in one accident and the car held-up great.
Great Car
AMW, 09/29/2007
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed my vehicle over the past 5 years. The resale and trade-in are really low though compared to other cars like it.
Diamante is quality
CJW, 04/29/2003
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the comfort and style of the Diamante. I bought a 93 the first time and traded it for a 99. The 93 was better, but still, I have 34,000+ miles at this point and never a service call. The one thing I have doubts about is the comparison of Diamante to Galant. They look the same, just a slight size difference. It bugs me that mine cost twice as much. I might go for the Galant next time. But people very often ask me about this car, even at 3 1/2 years old, because it looks so good! Recently discovered the resale value is much lower than expected, though. Buy one and keep it!!
Used Deal of the Decade!!
uaenimr, 06/29/2003
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Did i get a deal or what?? For $10,300 i got a car that i could have paid $15,000('99 with 62,000 miles) and still been happy! The exterior shape is one of the best out there, very muscular! The interior is almost as good. The diamante is beginning to sell fast, i tried to purchase 2 others but they were sold on their first few days; which means their prices will go up soon... hurry!!