Monteros on craigslist

[TheMole]

Rare color and clean body, but almost 300k miles.

Mitsubishi Montero - $1500 (Canoga park)
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/5786561260.html

 

[AutoXSS]

http://loz.craigslist.org/ctd/5744974939.html

I'd be all over this if it had slightly less miles, no service history details. No way to verify what was done to it, the dealerships it was serviced at are now out of business

 

[SaltStainedEyes]

I love the fact that the last 5 ads posted are now deleted and sold, Monteros are definitely growing in popularity. Maybe thats not such a good thing. Here ya go, seems like a good deal.
http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/5745344627.html

 

[normal_dave]

A humble 2001 XLS, near Knoxville, TN $ 3500.00
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/5789843940.html

 

[normal_dave]

2002 Limited near Charlotte, NC $ 3500
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5784923657.html

 

[grox]

My slightly lifted 2002 XLS is for sale. $3800

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5791977661.html

 

[howirolla]

Seems cheap as hell for what I'm seeing here
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5792765291.html

 

[normal_dave]

Hey, I've seen that kid somewhere before...

That ad unfortunately has been posted all over the country multiple times. Gives us Montero folks a bad name. Bet you'll have to transfer money via Paypal, get the vehicle shipped when the owner comes back from out of the country etc.

Quoting star wars Admiral Ackbar "It's a trap!"

 

[normal_dave]

Now I'm poking around Oregon...

'96 SR 165K locking diff, $ 3000 Portland, OR
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/5791576549.html

'01 XLS, but the price of entry is right $ 1250, Eugene, OR
https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5762850078.html

'01 Limited, premium pkg. plus rear spoiler, $ 3500, Portland, OR been for sale a while, maybe ready to sell, diamond in the rough?
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/5752316176.html

 

[normal_dave]

2003 Limited, 198K $ 3800 Kirksville, MO
http://kirksville.craigslist.org/cto/5755120834.html
Ok, so we all want an '03+ Limited, perfect documented service records, electronic traction control, and the 3.8L, at a bargain price right? Well if the ad is accurate, maybe this one is worth looking into.
Same owner since 20K miles, all service records, 3K oil changes, nice looking truck. Sunroof is out, but we know how to fix that one. If the service records are good, the higher mileage shouldn't be an issue. What say you folks?

 

[howirolla]

currently in contact with this guy
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5794180461.html
he has service records from his ownership point 6 years ago, only put 75k on it in those 6 years, hasn't done the timing belt on it so its prolly about due?

I am getting antsy to figure something out with this one its really pulled me in

 

[normal_dave]

The cosmetic condition is impressive, garaged most of its life? and nothing looks modified or tampered with. Looks like he's got a yard full of vehicles and camper, maybe the Monty was the spare? Don't let the miles worry you too much, it's a solid platform, and should be fun to service compared to what you're used to, and hey it's a color match for the Rover! for what that's worth.

Good Luck!

 

[Outdooraholic]

That has some super clean leather!!

 

[howirolla]

The cosmetic condition is impressive, garaged most of its life? and nothing looks modified or tampered with. Looks like he's got a yard full of vehicles and camper, maybe the Monty was the spare? Don't let the miles worry you too much, it's a solid platform, and should be fun to service compared to what you're used to, and hey it's a color match for the Rover! for what that's worth.

Good Luck!

yea I asked about trades/part trades to see if I could streamline the process but he said he already has too much stuff haha.
still in conversations with him though. found out that the windshield has a crack in it, and the fuel gauge doesn't work.

yea I am pretty sure just about anything will be easier than working on the rover. while I can get it done, and overall its not actually THAT bad, I have defiantly worked on other cars that were much more friendly haha.

 

[snare]

i am considering a montero, but this one isnt on my list

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5754953147.html