1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Review
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Review

Used Mirage for sale
Appraise This CarMitsubishi Mirage model years
Mitsubishi Mirage types
- Coupe
- Sedan
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Pros
- Better-looking than a Civic or Escort, interior materials are of high quality.
Cons
- Not much of a value without option packages.
What’s new
A new rear deck lid and taillamps, new seat fabric and some different exterior colors premier on the Mirage. The LS trim level also gets a few interior enhancements.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1999 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 $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$123/mo for Mirage DE
Mirage DE
vs
$168/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 the Ford Escort.
The most noticeable changes to the cars this year include new rear deck lids and taillamps, and a redesigned sunglass storage case, which is standard on LS and optional on DE with the Preferred Equipment Package. For 1999, new seat fabric and two new exterior colors also debut: Royal Blue Pearl and Santa Fe Beige Metallic. The Mirage Coupe LS also adds white-faced instrumentation, and a tachometer is included with both manual and automatic transmissions.
The entry-level DE has a 95-horsepower, 1.5-liter engine mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic transmission. 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 appeal to a fashion-conscious crowd, have larger engines which displace 1.8 liters and make 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, and the 1997 redesign hasn't diminished our thoughts about the car. The LS coupe equipped with ABS and the LS Value Package; with these options, the Mirage has almost every conceivable convenience, has a base MSRP of less then $15,500, and doesn't look like every other car parked outside the mall.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage.
5 star(61%)
4 star(25%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(7%)
1 star(4%)
28 reviews
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4.38 out of 5 stars
Great, inexpensive car
Lily, 12/29/2004
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe
My 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage has been such a fun, little, reliable car! I'm bothered by folks who view Mitsubishi as bad cars....my first car was a Dodge Colt (engine imported by Mitsubishi) and that too, was a great car until I retired it at 130,000 to buy the Mirage. I've had the Mirage for five years and bought it knowing it was in an accident and was used as a rental (all of which are … no-nos for resale)--but I have never had a problem. Absolutely nothing! I'm now looking at the new Endeavor for my next car. Mitsubishi has never let me down!
4.5 out of 5 stars
My very first car, the Mitsubishi Mirage
Chris8412, 10/10/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe
I think this car is great. I bought it
used at 57k miles and I havn't had
problems with the vehicle at all! The
accleration is crazy for a 1.5 litre
engine. Pick up is pretty good,
however, I just wish I had an RPM meter
so I know when to switch gears. I
recommend to get this car in a 5 speed
manual. Automatic, from what I heard,
is a slow "P.O.S." I would … recommend
this car to first time buyers, mainly
the young crowd. Great for teens and
great for commuting for school and work.
4 out of 5 stars
97 Mirage LS
dantej, 09/05/2012
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan
Bought a 97 Mirage LS from a friend with
92K on it.I didn't know the car and was really just taking a chance;however, this will tend to be the most reliable I ever bought.THIS LIL THING HATES REPAIR SHOPS I on 190K and this runs around like a two year child.
Will not sell it any time soon, so I changed the control arms,paint job, all struts and mounts,alternator and tie rods.I will push … this thang to 300K. Still cheaper owning it than making car payments
4 out of 5 stars
Been a great car
linc59, 03/10/2008
1999 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe
This has been a great car. I bought it new in 1999. It has been very reliable and fun to drive. It is a great starter car. However, the tires, be it the brand or industry perks, have been my only major headache with this car. I am forever dealing with tire issues. Aside from some minor maintenance, this car needed nothing more than general tune-ups and oil changes to keep it going … the 9 years I have had it. I will be sad to sell it.
1999 Mirage Highlights
Coupe
LS
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $136/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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