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Great and helpful responses. Thank you. I focused my initial question on the 3.5 because unfortunately the only lowish mileage, good condition versions of the Gen3's I'm finding within striking distance are of the pre-2003 variety. Sounds to me like the 3.5 motor is acceptable. And Monty...

Very helpful and reassuring, coffeegoat. Thank you. And some day I'd like to know the origins of your forum handle.

I have two concerns prior to purchasing a used Gen 3: availabilty of parts and lack of power. I've tried to address the concern over parts in another thread. As for power, I'm told the V6 in the 2001 XLS I'm looking at is anemic when compared to comparable SUVs and the vehicles I'm used to...

I'm on the verge of a Montero XLS purchase but one thing is holding me back: concern over access to parts. It seems to be an acknowledged headache even among the resident mechanical maestros. To soothe this concern I've searched for a thread that consolidates the best sources for OEM and...

Thanks, all. Sorry to disappear -- preparing our home for the pending hurricane in FL. I find the differing opinions on the first gen X very interesting. Nd4SpdSe, your argument for available parts (which others have made, also) is very compelling in an distance vehicle where I might find...

jrw wrote: “If you look very closely to the picture of the Montero you will see a black Gen2 Montero in the background of the picture. You can only see the square rear door and the spare tire. Based on this, I would much more want to see the Montero because the seller likely knows what...

Thanks, Salonika. I didn't realize how tough it is to source Mitsu parts. Xterra parts don't seem to be tough to come by so I made an assumption that the Monterros would be similar. That little tidbit does influence my thinking. And I'm sure you're correct about folks in here spending hundreds...

Fair enough. I need a vehicle that will serve as a DD (short commute) but be capable of (at first) modest-distance trips to state parks/trails and (eventually) longer treks (a dream trip throughout California being in the cards). New vehicle must have good aftermarket support and must be able to...

So i've been looking on this forum on and off for quite some time given that I'd like to start building an expedition vehicle of my own. My goal is not a fire-breathing off-road monster but rather a capable overland vehicle set up for camping (mainly with wife but sometimes with small daughter)...

So i've been looking on this forum on and off for quite some time given that I'd like to start building an expedition vehicle of my own. My goal is not a fire-breathing off-road monster but rather a capable overland vehicle set up for camping (mainly with wife but sometimes with small daughter)...