lightstrum
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Hi,
Joining the group. I grew up in Las Vegas on wranglers and swb cruisers, and when I lived in NYC always had a swb Montero or Raider- the best NYC vehicle ever, but now have different needs.
After following these threads and not being able to find a spotless, low mileage 2.5, or 2 for that matter and not wanting a 3 because of the sunroof positioning, I have purchased an ebay import. I have probably paid too much, but for my purposes, it may be worth it.
My criterion-
I live in Southampton, N.Y. The highest hill is 350ft and there is no such thing as a technical course, but plenty of forested dirt roads and miles and miles of beautiful ocean and bay beach where it is legal to drive. I have never in any rig, needed lockers out here. And we basically have a 45mph area wide restriction, so don't need big acceleration or passing power.
After looking at all vehicle possibilities chose to go with a 90's Montero because of the huge center mounted sunroof. I am a cinematographer and am going to rig the vehicle to be able to shoot standing up in the vehicle, moving or parked.
Equally important this will be a vehicle for clients, and here is why I bought this particular vehicle. It is a very elegant looking vehicle. I am a lover of two tone paint and this one is a beauty and the leather seats and interior are spotless. It is almost impossible to find a clean 2 or 2.5. And, after having gone through redoing interiors, I wanted to pay up front for something that already was nice.
RHD. I just spent two months in Ireland driving RHD, manual shift vehicles, no problem. This has an automatic, so really no problem.
2.5 diesel. I am no mechanic and hope I am not getting screwed into an area that I know nothing about, but decided because of my particular needs it might be fine and will get better mileage. Anyway it is the engine in this beauty.
I am looking for any advice as to maintaining the vehicle and what taller tires are best for the beach, and anything else. I am going to pick it up tomorrow, and drive it home. Any advice on what to watch for when checking it out and prepping the trip?
Thanks for any advice, Scott
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/V... PAJERO LIMITED/DSC02369_zpseir8xd5i.jpg.html
Joining the group. I grew up in Las Vegas on wranglers and swb cruisers, and when I lived in NYC always had a swb Montero or Raider- the best NYC vehicle ever, but now have different needs.
After following these threads and not being able to find a spotless, low mileage 2.5, or 2 for that matter and not wanting a 3 because of the sunroof positioning, I have purchased an ebay import. I have probably paid too much, but for my purposes, it may be worth it.
My criterion-
I live in Southampton, N.Y. The highest hill is 350ft and there is no such thing as a technical course, but plenty of forested dirt roads and miles and miles of beautiful ocean and bay beach where it is legal to drive. I have never in any rig, needed lockers out here. And we basically have a 45mph area wide restriction, so don't need big acceleration or passing power.
After looking at all vehicle possibilities chose to go with a 90's Montero because of the huge center mounted sunroof. I am a cinematographer and am going to rig the vehicle to be able to shoot standing up in the vehicle, moving or parked.
Equally important this will be a vehicle for clients, and here is why I bought this particular vehicle. It is a very elegant looking vehicle. I am a lover of two tone paint and this one is a beauty and the leather seats and interior are spotless. It is almost impossible to find a clean 2 or 2.5. And, after having gone through redoing interiors, I wanted to pay up front for something that already was nice.
RHD. I just spent two months in Ireland driving RHD, manual shift vehicles, no problem. This has an automatic, so really no problem.
2.5 diesel. I am no mechanic and hope I am not getting screwed into an area that I know nothing about, but decided because of my particular needs it might be fine and will get better mileage. Anyway it is the engine in this beauty.
I am looking for any advice as to maintaining the vehicle and what taller tires are best for the beach, and anything else. I am going to pick it up tomorrow, and drive it home. Any advice on what to watch for when checking it out and prepping the trip?
Thanks for any advice, Scott
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/V... PAJERO LIMITED/DSC02369_zpseir8xd5i.jpg.html
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