i'm wrestling with this myself.
I y'all to help me out w/ some gen2.5 or gen 1 choices
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i'm wrestling with this myself.
So I have been looking around and all I am seeing with a SR/winter package for reasonable price have 200-305k and are between 96-99 model years.
So here is the question. Let's say we all know the rational thing to do is wait for the one you want except the 'best deal' hamster wheel keeps going around in your head....
Would you get a high mileage (200k+)SR or low mileage LS?
Several of these LS'es I am coming across are one owner low miles and service records.
But the SR's there is a guy selling the perfect 97 SR but it's friggin 259k and his ad says half miles are being pulled behind RV?! So what's the trans like there buddy?
So here is the question. Let's say we all know the rational thing to do is wait for the one you want except the 'best deal' hamster wheel keeps going around in your head....
Would you get a high mileage (200k+)SR or low mileage LS?
Several of these LS'es I am coming across are one owner low miles and service records.
But the SR's there is a guy selling the perfect 97 SR but it's friggin 259k and his ad says half miles are being pulled behind RV?! So what's the trans like there buddy?
jeep-N-montero
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Most RV owners know how to tow and look for a tow-behind vehicle that has a neutral setting/mode on the transfer case, this typically puts ZERO strain on the transmission, do a bit of reading on the topic.
I'm pretty sure the 97 SR has the 4.27 gearing from the factory like the gen 2.5...I think there is one member on here with a 97 SR, maybe he'll chime in.
YMMV,
Clem
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
Depends on the vehicle.
So I talked to the 97 sr 259k lady today and the tow behind motor home is a third party story - they bought it for daughter from someone that bought from auction from a dealer trade in. They have only had it a month or so. Daughter can't afford the gas and doesn't have a job so parents are selling it.
TB/WP service unknown.
The lowest they will go is 2500.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR Automatic 3000
http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4562222769.html
TB/WP service unknown.
The lowest they will go is 2500.
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR Automatic 3000
http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4562222769.html
This is the one I really want but I don't have the coin.
If anyone is interested I found this
For Sale - 1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4WD - Very Clean! 6600
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4514108896.html
If anyone is interested I found this
For Sale - 1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4WD - Very Clean! 6600
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4514108896.html
That is a nice lookin' Monty! Make an offer. Worst he can do is say no. Seems like his wife is pushing to sell, so that might work in your favor.:sombrero:
Good luck,
Clem
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
So give them the $2500 already!
Hahaha thanks Clem and JNM!
Believe it or not I think I have it almost worked out on the 97 SR. I had some reservations w/ the mileage and it is 3.5hrs from me. So there is a real good chance the story is true about it being flat hauled in neutral behind a motor home.
I have a buyer that wants my trooper pretty bad.
The Monty seller is a nice single mom trying to stay on her feet w/ 3kids. She needs a Honda or will take 2300 cash for Monty. Meaning should I try and help her out and buy a nice honda here in the city where there will be way more choices than in Shelby,NC drive it up and title for title or find a ride and give her $2300 (this convo happened a couple hours ago.)
So now I am trying to decide what the best way to go about it is.
Believe it or not I think I have it almost worked out on the 97 SR. I had some reservations w/ the mileage and it is 3.5hrs from me. So there is a real good chance the story is true about it being flat hauled in neutral behind a motor home.
I have a buyer that wants my trooper pretty bad.
The Monty seller is a nice single mom trying to stay on her feet w/ 3kids. She needs a Honda or will take 2300 cash for Monty. Meaning should I try and help her out and buy a nice honda here in the city where there will be way more choices than in Shelby,NC drive it up and title for title or find a ride and give her $2300 (this convo happened a couple hours ago.)
So now I am trying to decide what the best way to go about it is.
Who do I message about changing the subject line of this thread?
I pulled the trigger on willwinchforfood 's 91 LSR.
I am pretty stoked.
Figured I go ahead and use this as the start of a build thread. The rig doesn't need much John did a lot already.
Already has:
95 sr rear w/ working compressor wired on the sweet faceplate he built
95 sr front calipers
LSD up front
And all the proper maintenance
Short term plans:
Roof rack
Windshield
*hope* to find rear slider windows
Window tint to keep interior a little cooler
New paint (Macao?) thing a satin green in Original color, white top, line x rockers
Sliders
Long term plans:
Adventure wagon so my kids will throw themselves on the ground crying at the thought of giving up the adventure memory mobile.....or something like that.
Also wanted to say thanks the willwinchforfood - hope he enjoys his new burb!
I pulled the trigger on willwinchforfood 's 91 LSR.
I am pretty stoked.
Figured I go ahead and use this as the start of a build thread. The rig doesn't need much John did a lot already.
Already has:
95 sr rear w/ working compressor wired on the sweet faceplate he built
95 sr front calipers
LSD up front
And all the proper maintenance
Short term plans:
Roof rack
Windshield
*hope* to find rear slider windows
Window tint to keep interior a little cooler
New paint (Macao?) thing a satin green in Original color, white top, line x rockers
Sliders
Long term plans:
Adventure wagon so my kids will throw themselves on the ground crying at the thought of giving up the adventure memory mobile.....or something like that.
Also wanted to say thanks the willwinchforfood - hope he enjoys his new burb!
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