I actually originally was looking at troopers when I had decided on this type of rig, but I feel like the Mitsu has better parts and engineering. Plus I like the look of the Monty just a lil better, albeit very little difference. The v6 troopers are junk and the 4cyl are pretty good, with the monty the inverse is true. So you get more power from the mitsu. I do like the one in the link you posted though, def a cool little rig there, minus the wheels lol. I am in Charlotte but am pretty familiar with the Raleigh area too. I grew up in the foothills/western NC.