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Post by fabian on Oct 15, 2018 22:12:13 GMT -5
Hello, all.
Nice forum you have here!
I'm writing to see if someone can give me a tip, on what i need to look tomorrow, in my first visit to a 1999 Montero sport that seems to be good to buy ( 3.0 V6)
I dont know, may be corrrosion?, where?, any special delicate part to look?
Any tips will be greatly appretiated !!
I have never had a Mitsubishi before, this 4x4, will be our compagnon in a South America trip ( Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia) with my wife and kids.
I'm very exited with the project, so my first step, is the truck.
i cannot add picture, strange...
Thanks!!
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Post by markgramlich on Oct 16, 2018 22:29:41 GMT -5
I'm likely to get banned from this site for these comments....
Nothing against the Sport models, but for a long trip with a family, wouldn't a full size Montero give you more interior room? I've had a number of Monteros and Montero Sports. The 4WD drive system thru 1999 was pretty similar between the two models. Starting in 2000, the 4WD drive trains diverge. The Montero keeping a traditional 4WD arrangement. While the Sport goes with an AWD system.
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Post by r0llinlacs on Oct 17, 2018 11:27:29 GMT -5
The sports didn't get AWD until 2000. The 99 he's looking at is 4wd. Look for the dash pod, rear diff locker as those are the rare options. Rear diff locker might be helpful where you're going. Make sure it all works. Check for oil leaks, they are common, and also exhaust smoke they will burn oil from the valve stem seals.
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Post by dclambertt on Oct 17, 2018 15:41:56 GMT -5
I've got a 2001 Sport Ltd. and it doesn't have AWD.. I think that came in around 2002-2003. Check to see when the timing belt was last replaced if there's any history on the truck.
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Post by pinstryper on Oct 18, 2018 10:02:50 GMT -5
No we are not going to jump you for mentioning big monteros, though there is little we can help in that dept,welcome aboard.
As said maintenence is key on all mitsus. Leaks and timing belt area being topmost.
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Post by jkdv8 on Oct 22, 2018 20:15:42 GMT -5
Yea make sure the maintenance is up to date before trekking out in the wilderness.
Yea AWD started in 2002. It's like 80/20 rear/front until the rear looses traction. Unlike most AWD's however these have a high/low range option.
Not sure of your experience level but the full size Montero is a little awkward and heavy to be doing any serious off-roading for a first timer, especially stock. The reason the wrangler is so popular is that it's a great beginner (novice) off-roader.
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Post by ecuadorchris on Jan 5, 2019 10:58:32 GMT -5
I am currently living in Ecuador and have a 98 Montero sport. The roads are **** down here so make sure your suspension is in good condition. As for any other parts, everything is readily available down here so don't worry about finding everyday parts. Have an alarm installed on your truck or have one installed as soon as possible when you get down here. The last vehicle I had an alarm installed on was $50 lol and its a good system with the central blocking or shutdown system to deter car jackers.
Have a good set of all terrain tires as tires can be a little on the expensive side depending on what you put on there. I just installed some General Grabber ATX's 275 70R17 and they cost me $980 installed if my memory serves me well.
Also if AC is big for you then ensure that is working well because a compressor down here is $800, mine is shot but I will pick one up in Florida next week when I travel there.
What else can I say?? Ensure it is mechanically sound as you don't want anything to slow you down. Also in regards to another members comment about going with a Montero instead of a sport you could look at the hitch mount baskets or a roof rack to help you get by.
Cheer's and good luck
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