1992 montero LS

[newworld2004]

Hi,

need you opinion regrading 1992 Montero LS, it is 155000, one owner, with service records. Also some surface rust on "skid plates" on undercarriage. nothing on body. from pics looks good inside and exterior. asking is 2200.

 

[Project510]

I have been looking for one of these myself, that mileage is decent based of the ones I have sesen for sale. The price is not bad either, but thats assuming normal condition. Just make sure you give it a good solid test drive check the 4wd engagement. Look for any leaks under the hood.

 

[plh]

Check all the front steering gear & linkage. tie rod ends, idler arm, ball joints, wheel bearings for looseness. CV boots/joint for rips and noise. I just bought a '92 RS with 103K miles. Rust free. Paid less. If I were to do it over, I would continue waiting for a '95 / '96 SR (should be able to find for around $2500 - of course I found one for $2100 a week AFTER I purchased my '92 but now has now sold) or a Gen 2.5.

 

[newworld2004]

Check all the front steering gear & linkage. tie rod ends, idler arm, ball joints, wheel bearings for looseness. CV boots/joint for rips and noise. I just bought a '92 RS with 103K miles. Rust free. Paid less. If I were to do it over, I would continue waiting for a '95 / '96 SR (should be able to find for around $2500 - of course I found one for $2100 a week AFTER I purchased my '92 but now has now sold) or a Gen 2.5.

Thx, both. I probbaly need to wait, last week I test drove 94 SR with 176K, no rust, everything seems to work, however interior needs , it needs two new front seat. no history record, I would imagine it needs belts and water pump soon. I offered him 1000 he didn't take it. some paint fading.

 

[newworld2004]

Thx, both. I probbaly need to wait, last week I test drove 94 SR with 176K, no rust, everything seems to work, however interior needs , it needs two new front seat. no history record, I would imagine it needs belts and water pump soon. I offered him 1000 he didn't take it. some paint fading.

well , I was suppose to see it tomorrow, however saler just email me that Montero is sold. Hunt continues.

 

[off-roader]

well , I was suppose to see it tomorrow, however saler just email me that Montero is sold. Hunt continues.

Probably for better...

My 96SR had high mileage, & a worn driver seat. Transfer case wouldn't shift out of 4wd w/out the 4wd lights blinking, it smoked (valve guide seals), engine had been recently replaced with a used one of unknown condition, and it needed a new timing belt.

I negotiated the guy down from $2k to 1350 based on the potential cost to repair these issues. You should be assessing your vehicle the same way and giving the seller a counter offer based on these facts making him aware of why so he can justify selling itto you for the lower price.