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Nov 21, 2014 1:27:45 GMT -5
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Post by kg on Nov 21, 2014 1:27:45 GMT -5
looking to buy a 98 with 205,000 miles. The mileage makes me nervous.
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Nov 21, 2014 12:55:01 GMT -5
Post by colted on Nov 21, 2014 12:55:01 GMT -5
have you just bought one or just looking?.....if looking, then why a 205k?
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Nov 21, 2014 18:42:41 GMT -5
Post by ES_97Sport on Nov 21, 2014 18:42:41 GMT -5
looking to buy a 98 with 205,000 miles. The mileage makes me nervous. Well, that could go either direction. My little '97 cost me about $4K to fix all the stuff the original owner's import shop screwed up or broke trying to fix something else. None of which had to do with age really. After that, though, it runs like a top w/ about 190ish thousand on it. Like driving a new vehicle. However, if it was abused ... well, its like anything that's been abused. There'll be baggage and it'll cost you. If it was take care of and the regular maintenance was done one time and correctly, wasn't used to tow or 'wheel, I wouldn't hesitate even at 200K. If the PO wheeled it, towed with it or otherwise didn't bother to take care of it, I'd find one with less miles. They are out there. People still find these with 100K on them. The problem is that parts are expensive and that makes a lot of repairs add up to a lot of dollars very fast. That said, a properly maintained Montero or Montero Sport - especially the '90s models - should go 500K. My big '97 has 500K+ and its just now had to have a lot of little stuff replaced - almost all electronics - and it gets the crap beat out of it and has for 17 years. I still put 2000+ miles a month on it as its also my DD. If you're not comfortable, spring for the $100 and take it to a GOOD REPUTABLE Mitsu dealership and have one of the (more) senior techs go through it with a fine tooth comb. That'll give you a pretty good idea what you're getting into and the $100 will be well worth it. FWIW, if you really want a Sport, look for a '99 3.0L LS or 3.5L Limited. The 3.0L gets better gas mileage but the 3.5L has more power. '97-'99 are the only years for a 5-speed M/T and the 3.5L is A/T only. The '97 and '98 are good vehicles, but the '99 is the last model year before they changed in '00 so its the most stable. Again, FWIW, 'cause none the three years have problems, so .... What little aftermarket parts like bumpers there are are for the '97-'99 - after that most everything will need to be custom built. Edward
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Nov 22, 2014 12:56:03 GMT -5
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Post by jay4x4 on Nov 22, 2014 12:56:03 GMT -5
I purchased mine with 225k? It's like Edward said. These things can nickel and dime you to death, just like any vehicle, I replaced my whole suspension and steering components and have a few things here and there more need to be done, More than I would like but bought it for about $1900 and going in knowing it would be a project,but I will say even though it was pretty beat I have yet to get stranded anywhere or even get any hiccups. Edwards big sport is pretty much a testament to its reliability. I have the 00 with 3.5l and rear lsd. I liked it more for its more modern look but in all honesty I wish I would have gone with a 99 with manual transmission. For parts like a bull bar and leaf springs. Plus I'm a big manual guy....if you're not a shade tree mechanic I second what Edward said about taking it in for inspection.
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Nov 24, 2014 12:45:58 GMT -5
Post by ES_97Sport on Nov 24, 2014 12:45:58 GMT -5
....if you're not a shade tree mechanic I second what Edward said about taking it in for inspection. Even if you are, and don't have experience with Mitsus, take it in. There are a lot of idiosyncrasies with vehicles that the inexperienced won't know about and won't look for. This isn't Mitsu specific - this is ANY model you haven't worked on before. Same with motorcycles. Been there. Edward
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Nov 24, 2014 12:57:54 GMT -5
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Post by jay4x4 on Nov 24, 2014 12:57:54 GMT -5
....if you're not a shade tree mechanic I second what Edward said about taking it in for inspection. Even if you are, and don't have experience with Mitsus, take it in. There are a lot of idiosyncrasies with vehicles that the inexperienced won't know about and won't look for. This isn't Mitsu specific - this is ANY model you haven't worked on before. Same with motorcycles. Been there. Edward That's very true. I know I missed a few things on mine. Plus with a shop quote on how much needs to be done can also be used to haggle a bit....ahh yes motorcycles. I remember I bought a little ol 250 and checked it out good since it's so small but ended up having a weird problem with the carb that I never did figure out.
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Nov 24, 2014 13:28:28 GMT -5
Post by ES_97Sport on Nov 24, 2014 13:28:28 GMT -5
Even if you are, and don't have experience with Mitsus, take it in. There are a lot of idiosyncrasies with vehicles that the inexperienced won't know about and won't look for. This isn't Mitsu specific - this is ANY model you haven't worked on before. Same with motorcycles. Been there. Edward That's very true. I know I missed a few things on mine. Plus with a shop quote on how much needs to be done can also be used to haggle a bit....ahh yes motorcycles. I remember I bought a little ol 250 and checked it out good since it's so small but ended up having a weird problem with the carb that I never did figure out. That's true. Didn't come to mind, but that's a good point. Yep! Family ran Yamahas for years, then I inherited my mom's 175 Enduro and keep up with Yamaha. Still have my 600 XT thumper. Traded off my 175 for a 480 Honda. Did not go well. Decided I didn't want to deal with the learning curve and traded it off ASAP. Mine was the clutch. Fun times .... Edward
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Nov 26, 2014 2:54:14 GMT -5
Post by jay4x4 on Nov 26, 2014 2:54:14 GMT -5
That's very true. I know I missed a few things on mine. Plus with a shop quote on how much needs to be done can also be used to haggle a bit....ahh yes motorcycles. I remember I bought a little ol 250 and checked it out good since it's so small but ended up having a weird problem with the carb that I never did figure out. That's true. Didn't come to mind, but that's a good point. Yep! Family ran Yamahas for years, then I inherited my mom's 175 Enduro and keep up with Yamaha. Still have my 600 XT thumper. Traded off my 175 for a 480 Honda. Did not go well. Decided I didn't want to deal with the learning curve and traded it off ASAP. Mine was the clutch. Fun times .... Edward lol I have never done it personally nor have thought of doing it till someone did it to me when I sold my Jeep, but actually is a good way to haggle. haha ya motorcycles are a whole different animal, mine would start to buck under acceleration and not gain any speed after logging being ridden for more than 30mins.....ended up selling it. really didn't want to bother seeing as I bought it for $1000
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