It wasn't meant as an attack. But in the real world I've learned if someone says, "it's going bad", it probably already is. I don't trust anyone until they have earned my trust. So forgive me, but anything you say comes with a grain of salt.
So when you say the "sunroof motor works, but won't open". That means to me that something is broken. Great, it isn't, I'm glad it was an easy fix as sunroofs are a pain. But my initial opinion would be for any car that the sunroof will need maintenance.
The Radiator, you stated and re-stated the radiator has leaks. While I appreciate the full disclosure, a pin-hole leak to me is the same as a bullet hole leak. I've seen to many radiators fail because people try to use the radiator sealing fluid. Normally when a rad leaks, it's going out, or got bonked really hard (tying into the next comments). So when I see a rad leaking, I know right there I've a radiator to replace. I may be able to band-aid it for a few months, but a leak is a leak. And unless I can pull it out, braze it back up (which if it's in the fins I can't), it's a gonner.
The rear bearings. You state " Rear brakes and wheel bearings need to be done." It's very rare that I meet someone who knows what they are doing enough to recommend rear bearings unless they are aware of a problem. I'll take it on a leap of faith (see, some trust) that you do know what you are doing and you were being a good seller by advocating everything. You sir are a rarity, a diamond in the rough. 99% of most sellers are either not competent enough to know, or are aware of a problem and they are trying to lightly call it out so when someone comes to see it, they can diffuse a potential problem with "oh it just needs new bearings". Or even the simple fact that they heard some noises, and know they are in need of replacement. Either way, someone says it needs rear bearings, that means "the bearings are going out".
And finally, the motor. Yes I called it was a rebuilt motor, and as you stated, that is accurate. And as my point I made, I don't know you from Adam. The engines in these things are proven to last a long time, so for one to go completely out puzzled me. That thought, coupled with a leaking radiator makes me automatically think, wreck. Thus why I asked.
I have no "maneuvering" to go on here. From the looks of that SR and from the info you provided me, I would love to buy your Montero. Yes the price is too high, in my opinion. But the real reason I can't is you are across the continent, and I have no plans to be in Oregon any time soon. So I have no agenda. My questioning was to ask just that, questions. My apologies for making you feel that it was a personal attack.
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