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Say Hello to "Sudan Sam", my new to me 2002 Montero Limited, sudan beige, premium package, hybrid LSD.
I've spent most of my time lurking in the 4WD/2WD van forum, since I of course have the van. I've always wanted to convert it to 4WD, but have discovered that with kids off to college, well they just don't want to adventure with the old folks as much anymore. Wife's truck is a Montero Sport Limited 2WD 3.5L. I feel like I've "slain the dragon" in regards to do-it-yourself maintenance and the Mitsubishi gremlins we all know and love. I have a new appreciation for how tough and well designed these trucks are.
A friend suggested I just pick a 4WD vehicle and forget about the van conversion, no matter how cool it was. So, I began the learning process with the scope continually coming back to the full size Montero, and you helpful folks here. Now the search is over, I've rescued this Limited and it will get the necessary catch-up work, and will serve potentially as the daily driver and light adventure vehicle.
So "Sam" (since Samantha has too many letters and doesn't rhyme), was languishing on a small used car lot in North Georgia, with a ridiculously high (to me) asking price. Turns out, they were ready to sell. I spent nearly two hours going over it, under it, in it, doing all the tests necessary to reduce risk, Carfax, and Mitsubishi online service documentation report, and then drove it home.
Thanks to all of you who have posted and shared your wealth of technical knowledge and experience, special thanks to Michael Brown, (for the "low-down" on XLS vs Limited and real-world towing experiences). Punch list being written and prioritized as we speak, but I've got a really good baseline starting point. Wish me luck, and I know y'all "tried to tell me" just get a Montero, well finally came to my senses! These trucks really are the best kept secret. It even matches our cargo trailer conversion/toy hauler/camper, what's not to like?
I've spent most of my time lurking in the 4WD/2WD van forum, since I of course have the van. I've always wanted to convert it to 4WD, but have discovered that with kids off to college, well they just don't want to adventure with the old folks as much anymore. Wife's truck is a Montero Sport Limited 2WD 3.5L. I feel like I've "slain the dragon" in regards to do-it-yourself maintenance and the Mitsubishi gremlins we all know and love. I have a new appreciation for how tough and well designed these trucks are.
A friend suggested I just pick a 4WD vehicle and forget about the van conversion, no matter how cool it was. So, I began the learning process with the scope continually coming back to the full size Montero, and you helpful folks here. Now the search is over, I've rescued this Limited and it will get the necessary catch-up work, and will serve potentially as the daily driver and light adventure vehicle.
So "Sam" (since Samantha has too many letters and doesn't rhyme), was languishing on a small used car lot in North Georgia, with a ridiculously high (to me) asking price. Turns out, they were ready to sell. I spent nearly two hours going over it, under it, in it, doing all the tests necessary to reduce risk, Carfax, and Mitsubishi online service documentation report, and then drove it home.
Thanks to all of you who have posted and shared your wealth of technical knowledge and experience, special thanks to Michael Brown, (for the "low-down" on XLS vs Limited and real-world towing experiences). Punch list being written and prioritized as we speak, but I've got a really good baseline starting point. Wish me luck, and I know y'all "tried to tell me" just get a Montero, well finally came to my senses! These trucks really are the best kept secret. It even matches our cargo trailer conversion/toy hauler/camper, what's not to like?
