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Reporting in on ten years of ownership of my 2001 Montero Limited. Purchased used in September of 2009 with 78,000 miles. Now has 152,000. This has been a fantastic vehicle from day one of ownership. Did a tune-up at 100,000 miles. Been through two sets of tires and one set of brakes. Two auto aerials. Two batteries. Windscreen replaced a year after purchase due to metal rod impalement while driving on the interstate. Replacement of stock radio with Bluetooth double din unit last year (air con controls moved to lower bin).
This has been my favorite vehicle thus far. Still looks better than any of the “modern” stuff for sale now. I still smile every time I walk out to get in and drive it. Smooth ride, precise handling. I can “feel” the road with the steering wheel. Four wheel drive works great and never let me down. Excellent visibility out of the car, unlike the “gun slit” windows of these new cars.
It is not without its scars and faults, such as the typical occasional flashing C/D Lock light, mediocre gas mileage and need for expensive, high grade petrol. I foolishly replaced the stock headlights with cheapo Chinese aftermarket ones, and they are terrible at night. Reflectors are almost non-existent and the clear coat on the outside is already peeling. Will probably go back to the stock ones soon (the newer one made the car look “younger” IMO). Leaks oil slightly, but not enough to warrant gasket repair job. I just keep oil changes up as scheduled. Paint on top of the Montero is fading due to sun, but the rest of the car is near flawless, except for dings.
My wife drives a 2016 Ford Explorer with all the bells and whistles, and I would still rather drive my Monty. Mitsubishi got it right with this series. It was a car ahead of its time both in looks and capabilities. Mitsubishi has sold nothing like it in the States since 2006. I would by a new one tomorrow if it were available. So until then, here’s to many more years with this great car!
This has been my favorite vehicle thus far. Still looks better than any of the “modern” stuff for sale now. I still smile every time I walk out to get in and drive it. Smooth ride, precise handling. I can “feel” the road with the steering wheel. Four wheel drive works great and never let me down. Excellent visibility out of the car, unlike the “gun slit” windows of these new cars.
It is not without its scars and faults, such as the typical occasional flashing C/D Lock light, mediocre gas mileage and need for expensive, high grade petrol. I foolishly replaced the stock headlights with cheapo Chinese aftermarket ones, and they are terrible at night. Reflectors are almost non-existent and the clear coat on the outside is already peeling. Will probably go back to the stock ones soon (the newer one made the car look “younger” IMO). Leaks oil slightly, but not enough to warrant gasket repair job. I just keep oil changes up as scheduled. Paint on top of the Montero is fading due to sun, but the rest of the car is near flawless, except for dings.
My wife drives a 2016 Ford Explorer with all the bells and whistles, and I would still rather drive my Monty. Mitsubishi got it right with this series. It was a car ahead of its time both in looks and capabilities. Mitsubishi has sold nothing like it in the States since 2006. I would by a new one tomorrow if it were available. So until then, here’s to many more years with this great car!
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