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Used 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Very reliable

markr307, 03/19/2014
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, manual transmission. 160,000 miles on it, I've had it for 2 years, and the occasional repairs are just wear and tear - break pads, spark plugs. A basic but very reliable car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best first car ever

Zack, 10/20/2015
2001 Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This was my first car. I got it at age 16 and I'm now 18 looking to get a mustang. This car has been pushed so hard by me. I haven't had to change ANYTHING besides oil, brakes, spark plugs, belts, battery. It now has 264,000 miles on it. Runs like a champ. Looks similar to a Honda civic on the exterior.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

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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4.5 out of 5 stars

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

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