Mitsubishi Colt 1.6 Mirage 3d (01) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buy used or main dealer ex-demonstrator. Will lose value rapidly for first 3 years.
Costs
Expensive (main dealer) servicing and genuine parts.
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On the road
Driving
Drives well. Go for the 1.6 Mirage. UK 1.6 models over (year) 2000 have 103bhp.
Performance
If you want performance, go for the import version (Colt Cyborg 175bhp) - better spec, performance handling and braking. Otherwise, go for the 1.6 UK colt.
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Living with it
Reliability
I've had 2 Colt Mirages. Both have been 100% reliable.
Image
The Colt MIrage is a lovely looking car, but the standard small alloys need to be replaced with much bigger alloys. This is guaranteed to improve the Colt's looks by 100%.
Comfort
Good comfortable seating position.
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Security and Service
Security
Engine immobiiliser as standard. However this doesn't seem to be the most popular choice of car for thieves.
Service
Shop around for the best car price. Don't bother servicing your car through the main dealer and be prepared for buying expensive genuine parts.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes