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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan
herrstrauss, 12/16/2011
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Hi, I purchased my 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan back in August, of 2011. I paid $1,500.00 cash for the car, the odometer read 160,000 miles, I thought I was buying a dying car, or a car on the verge of death. (at the time I knew nothing about Mitsubishi). But this car has been anything but a dying car, it has been a great first car. I've even gone as far as naming my car buster. This is a terrific starter car for anyone, old, middle aged, or young. Almost little to no maintenance, get in and drive. This car has never let me down. The Japanese really built an amazing car. I personally thank Mitsubishi motors for building a superb vehicle that was built with quality in mind.
Would buy another brand new if they re-made these!
Mike, 11/11/2015
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Truly unbelievably reliable. Bought this from friends who were original owner and nothing but normal maintenance has ever been done to this other than some emissions things that needed to be done for living in Illinois (car came from Indiana). Car now has over 211,000 miles on it and still going strong. Only issues are so minor I don't even care (cup holders as mentioned are long gone), driver side door electronic lock wore out, keys are getting worn so only one will open the trunk. Lever to pop the trunk is broken.. but all these are so minor for such an old car, that the fact that nothing major has ever gone wrong yet on this car is truly a testament. Having had many used Ford's, Chrysler's, with MUCH lower mileage etc over the years and having to continually put in tons of work just to get the thing to run long enough to get to work, and then having this has been amazing. I will truly be sad when the time comes, and I wish more cars were this simple, cheap and reliable.
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Can't kill it
EG, 03/08/2019
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I owned this car for 8 yrs now started with 150k and it now has 310k. After dropping my own 150 thousand miles this car still won't die. Obviously maintenance is the biggest factor but not much was ever done to the engine and transmission. Still runs great and I think it is a hidden gem of reliable cars, if only it was known to be such from its inception I would have bought it new.
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Good car
Vik2001, 06/21/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is an excelent vehicle to drive. With its 1.8l engine is ti powerfull enough to give you confidence and strenght in traffic. It's fun to drive and you save on gas a lot.
GREAT LITTLE CAR.
David, 11/17/2016
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Hello, I have had many, many cars through out the years from muscle cars to Hondas, and I am also a Mechanic. I bought this mirage for only $500. It has 253,000 miles on it. Runs like a top. Gets great gas mileage. I just run 87 octane gas in it, and I'm getting 30-32 MPG in the city! Not bad . it's very dependable. I know it's going to start every time I get in it. The cons: the window regulators are cable driven and are famous for the cables to break. But it only take about 15 minutes to swap one out. I had to change 3 of them when I bought it. Got all 3 at the local junk yard for $60.and fuel sending unit was bad. But also so easy to replace. The access port is under the back seat. (3) 8 mm bolts and you're done. I love this little car! I would recommend one to anyone who is looking for an a to b vehicle, or first car.
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follow up to earlier review
mattwc1, 07/14/2008
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I believe a truly accurate review on a vehicle should include proper time/mileage increments. I currently have almost 150k on my 01 ES Sedan. My opinion has not changes since my last review. I average between 31- 35mph on mostly highway commutes. This vehicle has not let me down. The engine while slow is smooth and reliable. The transmission works well with the engine. The car is much more comfortable than its size belies. I do agree that cruise control would be nice, the paint chips easily, and a tachometer should be standard. However, considering that I have not had a car payment in 5 years and the car is so easy to keep and maintain, I will gladly live without. only 1 non pm fix; AC line
Fantastic Car!!!
keatz85, 09/24/2012
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After my first car, a Pontiac that gave me nothing but trouble, I wanted to get a foreign car that was dependable and affordable. The Mirage hit a home run. Drove it for 7 years and 122,000 miles. Barely put any money into it except for normal maintenance. Parts starting wearing out more around 170k miles but what do you expect? Liked this Mitsubishi so much I decided to upgrade to a newer Galant. So far it's awesome as well. This car's value is one of the best, if not the best. If you can find one with 100k miles or so, i'd say you're good to go for several years.
economical and fun
Immortal, 02/23/2005
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been the best car I have ever owned. 63,000 miles and still running strong. No repairs other than tires, brakes, fuel filter, etc. Gets on average 30-32 MPG. Extremely well built, well designed engine compartment, comfortable ride. Does not fair well in accidents though, my g/f rear ended someone at 20 mph and did over $4000 worth of damage to the front end.
Underrated and underappreciated
manythemiles, 04/13/2012
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought car used in December 2011 with 144k on the odometer. Have driven the car 10k since purchase and am very pleased with it. Car gets very good gas mileage and has so far proven to be reliable and simple to maintain. All required maintenance can be done by anyone who has a basic knowledge of cars. Engine is well laid out and the small engine allows easy access to most components. Interior materials are of high quality and would rival the best. Dashboard layout isn't terrible, but I would've appreciated a higher radio placement. Cupholder is small and it's effectiveness can vary. Blocks radio. Overall though, I think I will be holding onto this one for a while. Very satisfied overall.
undisputed champ car
skyyfish, 04/24/2012
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife and I are both in our early 30's. While Im on my 6th car. This is still her very 1st car. And its not because she doesnt have fun driving it! I am amazed by this car! The odometer now says 267,000 and its all original. just easy standard maintainance. It just blows my supposedly better vehicle choices away. Thank You Mitsu!
Better than getting a Civic or Corolla
chkey, 04/30/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have driven many cars, but this one takes the cake. Thought of saving money for a Corolla or possibly a Civic, however, when I saw this car I knew that this was the one. Just as good as Corolla(or Civic) and cheaper. Also, very reliable and depenable. When I look again for a car, the Mirage is on the top of my list.
Now you See Me, Now You Don't (Mirage)
Ivory, 10/18/2005
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best quality of this car is how little fuel it uses. My car has not had any real mechanical problems. Just wear and tear issues only. I love the car! I wish it had a bit more horse power though (91hp only).
Save money on gas with this Mirage
Gary, 06/23/2006
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was made in Japan and came with 94% parts made in Japan also. For 5 years, it gave me no trouble at all. I just drove to dealership to buy a little bottle of touch-up paint. Its average gas mileage has been 31 mpg in local driving (with the air on most of the time during the summer),. I am not sure about the highway mileage, but it must be better. The only thing I don't like is that it's not equiped with cruise control. It makes my leg sour over long trips.
Bloody Amazing!
ccmike25, 05/11/2011
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing and it still suprises me when people have never heard of it. First of all it gets great gas mileage and secondly its like an indestructable tank I have had this car for years when I bought it it had 70K miles on it at current it has 215K miles on it and have never had to replace anything other than standard maintainance. It may be small and cramped (or I am just way to big) but it makes up for it in reliability and ease of care i have had no problem doing all the maintainance to this car myself and it is a breeze.
i love my rage(1.8L es 4dr
almae, 11/04/2008
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am the third owner of this car, my sis bought on 2001, then my bro took over, then I bought from my bro, it has almost 150,000 miles now and its running strong, very good on gas. I get about 31-32 mpg w/city/hwy combined and running on 17'inch wheels. I've had no major problems w/this car, just only minor maintenance, I will keep this car as long as its alive.
Great Reliable Vehicle
Budgie, 04/13/2009
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2001 with 18k on it, and it has been a great car to me. I'm a high-mileage driver and didn't have to sink hardly any money into it until recently, and it had about 165000 at that point! No major problems whatsoever, just normal wear-and-tear replacements. I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat, but unfortunately they've discontinued them.
Great Car!
AJAK, 08/06/2009
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car since 2002, and it has been the best car. Super reliable. Holds up to normal wear and tear very well. Styling looks pretty good too (kind of looks like the A4 from the same time period!). Good gas mileage. Never had any major problems. I would buy this car again for sure. Very very under rated.
What a great car!
Dan, 11/06/2010
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new almost 10 years ago. Right now the car is at 151k miles and still runs like new. I'm constantly getting over 35 MPG. I use regular oil (change every 5k mile) and regular gas. The only issue I had at 105k miles was the spark plug cables which had to be replaced. Actually, I should still call it regular maintenance. All I can say buying a new car always pays off on the long run. Of course Mitsubishi deserves a lot of credit and now I understand better why the Mitosis services are struggling - these cars are not breaking down!
The best car ever!!!!
jorie, 12/05/2010
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very reliable car, never left me on the side of the road. I bought this car with 18,000 miles on it and now it has 230,000! Get up and go is still awesome! The handling is great. Im sure I could still take a long raod trip and it would be fine. Gas mileage is great. It pretty much has all the original parts on it. Although I did replace the air compressor. In the eleven years I've owned it must have saved me a bunch of money. Thanks Mitsibishi!
THE BEST IN ITS CLASS
theheyman, 11/13/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The moment i layed on this car it amazed me with its looks and its ride. The Corolla,Civic, focus and every other car in its class have nothing on it. THE BEST. I pity the fool without a mitsu. mirage!!!!
Red Beauty
richgroh, 07/11/2011
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first car and have owned it for over 3 years.Bought it at 104k and it i now at 145k. Only problem ive had so far was the a/c compressor went out at 110k but you have to expect things to break with this many miles. I has been totaled 3 times and still runs like a champ. Besides routine maintenance and the a/c compressor it has been very reliable so far. I am a delivery driver and my other job is a long commute so alot of those miles were hard on it and i also have a pretty heavy foot. I average around 22mpg which is good considering my lead foot and it is alot of stop and go traffic on long island plus it is also an automatic.
Fun to Drive!
BellTinker, 10/28/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Really zippy and fun to drive! Decent pick-up and solid ride even at highway speeds. Very good on gas mileage. Easy to reach controls.
Love My Mitsubishi
Denae, 09/24/2005
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have owned. It runs sreat, has a nice ride, is very sporty, and gets up and goes! This car is a nice piece of work from Mitsubishi!
This Best Used Car For Anyone To Buy.
MirageRAM, 01/09/2004
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Vehicle is perfect. Nothing of this car is bad. Everything works like it should and the pick up is great. It is Also Very easy to upgrade the car also.
excellent commuter car
mattwc1, 03/17/2006
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent commuter car. I purchased this car to travel over 40 miles (one way) to work. It has had no mechanical issues whatsoever. It has almost 90,000 miles on the odometer and is still bulletproof. I bought this car from Hertz Car sales at a firesale price and have made an excellent decision (value/reliability/comfort). The fuel economy averages between 30 -36 mpg highway. I get in the high 20's in stop and go driving. I do agree that the paint chips very easily (especially the hood) and the dashboard is a little funky (no tachometer and good placement for cupholders but puddles form below on storage cubby). It provides easy access to the engine (plugs/filter/oil changes) for do it yourselfers!. This car is an excellent buy obscured by popular Honda/Toyota models.
So Far So Good
Jonathan, 08/31/2006
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far this has been the best car I've owned. I drive this about 25 miles to work in stop and go traffic mainly and have taken it on road trips to Vegas. The AC is OK and it did beutifully in the 119 degree weather. I get about 28 mpg on a normal day and got about 34 mpg on my road trip. It handles great and is pretty quiet for this class of car, though there is some wind noise around the windows. Its speakers are pretty good. It is lacking in low-end torque, but has enough juice to get me out of hairy situations. I had one problem with the A/C draining water into the car, but it was a two second fix. The tube had clogged and a little squeeze was all it took. Keep up on the oil changes!
Good car
Dina, 03/23/2007
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have it for over 5 years and have 75K on it. So far no problems at all. It's been in 3 relatively big accidents and all passengers were OK, so I guess you can say it is a safe car. It is good for one or two people, but a little small for more than that and doesn't drive as easy with more people. It doesn't accelerate fast, but it is expected from small car like this one. Once in a while, doesn't shift fast.
Love My Mirage!
Donajo, 10/07/2007
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 6 years owning this amazing vehicle, I have to say that beyond routine tune-ups and oil changes, the car has been maintenance and worry free. I drive up to 450 milles a month for my job and needed a safe, reliable car that's good on gas mileage. I have found it all with this car! It handles like a dream. But beware: this car is very fast! If you are a speed demon like me you will love it but I have also gotten a few speeding tickets along the way. My car is now paid for but I have no plans to trade it in. Even if I buy another car someday, I will keep this one to use for work.
Love my Mirage
sarah, 08/07/2007
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had my Mirage for 2 years now and I would recommend this little car to anyone looking for a reliable, fuel efficient, sporty looking car. I haven't had any mechanical problems other than normal wear and tear. I just got a tune up a couple months ago and it has really helped with the pick up on the car.
So Easy to Drive
aebsworld, 04/04/2008
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really love my car! Very basic wear & tear over the years. No major work needed! I've driven my car to California, Arizona, Texas, and all over the Rockies here in Colorado! Does well is any weather on any type of road! It's so fun and easy to drive! Great gas mileage! I wish it had cruise control, but it's the best purchase I've ever made! I'm so proud of my car! I love it!
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
donna42, 05/02/2011
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my baby for 3 yrs put over 50,000 on her and she is still going strong at 139,000!! It has never fail me, its a great car that got myself and to kids back and forth to school and myself to work.!!! Now we need a bigger car cause are family is growing, hate to see her go..
I love my Mirage
DREA38108, 05/26/2008
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my mirage back in July of 2007. It is a 2001. I love the little thing. Especially since gas is very high now. At price of 3.75 I can drive 300 miles off 37 dollars and thats speeding most of the time. The thing that I don't like is that I don't have any cup holders in my car and the fact that it does not have auto locks and windows or cruise control. Other than that though this car is great.
2001 Mirage
svricha1, 01/20/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage ES 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
easy to drive, ext. paint nicks easily, picks up speed quickly, a tad rough in shifting, antenna in really bad place, good brakes, good second car or starter car, big trunk