KarmannMarco
Adventurer
The truck is a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4x4.
This truck has a 3.5L V6 , automatic transmission and super-select 4WD.
Clean Texas title under my name. Drives straight and smooth down the road. Its 100% dependable and runs like a champ , inspection and registration are good until 2015. It has all new O2 sensors , new alternator , new battery , new ignition switch and a new starter. Timing belt was done at 120K miles. There are no check engine lights , no warning light of any kind. It has 168K miles and is driven daily. I have another 1996 Montero SR so I am an enthusiast of these trucks and this one has always been very well taken cared of. It's been my faithful daily driver for two years and its never left me stranded. These trucks are known for their toughness and dependability (just go check the Mitsu section). The engines can run well into the 300K+ miles with proper maintenance.
Super select 4x4 systems works exactly as it should. ( for those unfamiliar you can chose 2WD , AWD , full 4x4 , center diff locker ) The only issue is it has the "flashing lights" In 2WD. The lights think that the truck is in transition mode between 4WD and 2WD so they blink. However it mechanically engages in and out out of all the modes perfectly fine and functions perfect. This is more of an annoyance and a common one that is easy to fix.
It has power windows ( one of the rears stick ), power locks , power mirrors , power steering , cold AC , hot heater , tinted windows , a HUGE working sunroof , dual airbags , CD/MP3/USB Pioneer radio with upgraded component speakers , rear window wiper , and all basic creature comforts you would need. I have a set of side steps that go with the truck as well.
Interior is 100% there and functional. It has cloth seats in very good shape. Overall I would say its a good 8-10 inside.
It has seating for 7 (3 rows of cloth seats) The third row of seats can be folded out of the way for extra storage. Removed completely if not needed or left in for lugging the whole family around.
The wheels in the pictures are 31x10.5x15 General Grabber AT tires. The truck will sell it with a set of 245/75/15 with less then 5000 miles / 2 months on them. I've got the warranty and receipt for the tires. I should mention 33s will fit on this truck as is with no modifications or parts. 35s fit with little work.
Now like any 17 year old vehicle this truck is not perfect. Lucky these issues don't effect you much.
1) Cruise control does not work. I think its just the switch because it does not light up ( on my other Montero the switch lights up and it works )
2) One quarter size dent on the chrome bumper and one on the front right fender. Nothing major especially if you plan on an ARB or custom bumper.
3) Paint on the hood and roof is not as nice as the rest of the truck. Looks like the previous owner tried to color match paint with a rattle can. It doesn't look horrible but it worth mentioning.
4) Burns about a qt. of oil every 3000-4000 miles ( leaky valve guide seals are super common on these )
That's pretty much it.
This can easily be a A to B vehicle to drive to work everyday but I think it deserves to be in the hands of an enthusiast who will take it to more then just the mall.
I've taken this truck to Colorado for vacation with my family 3 times already without a hiccup. It wheels in the snow better then anything I've ever driven. Eats up trails with the best of them. Its an absolutely great overland vehicle.
I feel completely confident that you can get in this truck today and drive it home anywhere in the country without any issues.
Only reason I'm selling it is to pay for my move to Colorado this August. Truck is located in Shepherd , TX (45 minutes North of Houston)
$3500
Feel free to PM me with any questions or for the faster response email me at garagecavallino@gmail.com
Thanks!
PS: The truck is now listed on Ebay. Don't be afraid to bid
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171352760369?forcerRptr=true&item=171352760369&viewitem=
This truck has a 3.5L V6 , automatic transmission and super-select 4WD.
Clean Texas title under my name. Drives straight and smooth down the road. Its 100% dependable and runs like a champ , inspection and registration are good until 2015. It has all new O2 sensors , new alternator , new battery , new ignition switch and a new starter. Timing belt was done at 120K miles. There are no check engine lights , no warning light of any kind. It has 168K miles and is driven daily. I have another 1996 Montero SR so I am an enthusiast of these trucks and this one has always been very well taken cared of. It's been my faithful daily driver for two years and its never left me stranded. These trucks are known for their toughness and dependability (just go check the Mitsu section). The engines can run well into the 300K+ miles with proper maintenance.
Super select 4x4 systems works exactly as it should. ( for those unfamiliar you can chose 2WD , AWD , full 4x4 , center diff locker ) The only issue is it has the "flashing lights" In 2WD. The lights think that the truck is in transition mode between 4WD and 2WD so they blink. However it mechanically engages in and out out of all the modes perfectly fine and functions perfect. This is more of an annoyance and a common one that is easy to fix.
It has power windows ( one of the rears stick ), power locks , power mirrors , power steering , cold AC , hot heater , tinted windows , a HUGE working sunroof , dual airbags , CD/MP3/USB Pioneer radio with upgraded component speakers , rear window wiper , and all basic creature comforts you would need. I have a set of side steps that go with the truck as well.
Interior is 100% there and functional. It has cloth seats in very good shape. Overall I would say its a good 8-10 inside.
It has seating for 7 (3 rows of cloth seats) The third row of seats can be folded out of the way for extra storage. Removed completely if not needed or left in for lugging the whole family around.
The wheels in the pictures are 31x10.5x15 General Grabber AT tires. The truck will sell it with a set of 245/75/15 with less then 5000 miles / 2 months on them. I've got the warranty and receipt for the tires. I should mention 33s will fit on this truck as is with no modifications or parts. 35s fit with little work.
Now like any 17 year old vehicle this truck is not perfect. Lucky these issues don't effect you much.
1) Cruise control does not work. I think its just the switch because it does not light up ( on my other Montero the switch lights up and it works )
2) One quarter size dent on the chrome bumper and one on the front right fender. Nothing major especially if you plan on an ARB or custom bumper.
3) Paint on the hood and roof is not as nice as the rest of the truck. Looks like the previous owner tried to color match paint with a rattle can. It doesn't look horrible but it worth mentioning.
4) Burns about a qt. of oil every 3000-4000 miles ( leaky valve guide seals are super common on these )
That's pretty much it.
This can easily be a A to B vehicle to drive to work everyday but I think it deserves to be in the hands of an enthusiast who will take it to more then just the mall.
I've taken this truck to Colorado for vacation with my family 3 times already without a hiccup. It wheels in the snow better then anything I've ever driven. Eats up trails with the best of them. Its an absolutely great overland vehicle.
I feel completely confident that you can get in this truck today and drive it home anywhere in the country without any issues.
Only reason I'm selling it is to pay for my move to Colorado this August. Truck is located in Shepherd , TX (45 minutes North of Houston)
$3500
Feel free to PM me with any questions or for the faster response email me at garagecavallino@gmail.com
Thanks!
PS: The truck is now listed on Ebay. Don't be afraid to bid
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171352760369?forcerRptr=true&item=171352760369&viewitem=
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