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    Help me choose my Gen III Overlander!

    I have! The 2.5 is what pulled me away from looking for a taco or lc. I have driven both and enjoyed the drive of the gen three so I decided to narrow down on one of them.
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    Help me choose my Gen III Overlander!

    Thats great to hear! A low mile 06 is very difficult to find! Everyone's confidence in the engines has allowed me to be ok with looking at one that has over 100k. They do make minor computer adjustments from year to year. I have even heard the 06 traction control system is improved from the '03.
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    Build Thread: 2003 Montero XLS: Ol'Betsy #6

    and disregard the last post! This refreshed after I asked if they would fit. As far as the rims those are the rims given to the 20th anniversary Monteros. It was an extra option for the XLS. The other 03's have the flatter 5 spoke!
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    Build Thread: 2003 Montero XLS: Ol'Betsy #6

    Great start Phil, seeing build threads like this gets me excited to take my adventures to the next level! Will the 265 toyos fit before the lift? That is going to be my first change but will do an OME lift after that.
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    Help me choose my Gen III Overlander!

    Hi Phil, Yeah the Endeavor has the same 3.8 liter mivec motor and I have loved it. The timing belt change has been the hardest to prove. I currently am looking at one that has 80,000 miles with fantastic service to 60k and a timing belt replacement, but for the last 20,000 miles there is no...
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    Help me choose my Gen III Overlander!

    No worries Jeep_N_montero they are easy to forget about since they were mostly designed for the city. Luckily it still has the same all wheel drive system that the Gen 3 Monteros have with 9"inches of ground clearance. The capability has been surprising! The downsides of these Montero sport...
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    Help me choose my Gen III Overlander!

    Hi all! This is my first post and am excited to join the overland community. I have been looking through this site and have enjoyed the wealth of knowledge everyone has. On to my Gen III choice. I currently have a Mitsubishi Endeavor and honestly have been surprised at how capable of a soft...
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