This is also a good read. http://www.fourwheeler.com/roadtests/5034/index.html
Looking for first expedition/overland rig
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scrubber3
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The raider is the same as a 1st generation 2 door montero. As soon as the 2nd generation came out, they were Mitsubishi exclusively. The first generation was available from 82 till 91. 91 to 99 was the second generation with 98 and 99 models having a different motor and gearing along with fender flares and are known as gen2.5. ( these are arguably the best looking ones). From 2000 to 2006 was the third generation. Wiki has a great page on them. These are known as the Pajero in overseas market except for the UK where they are known as a Shogun.
scrubber3
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A Tahoe for 4x4 of the year? Lol
Oh, Montero and Montero Sport are not the same. Just thought I'd make that clear. Though the sport is a fine over lander.
scrubber3
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Yep.
It was more for the review of the Vehicross, Montero, and Xterra.
scrubber3
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I drive a Montero for a reason.
. Look up pajero on Wikipedia and see for yourself. Or google pajero/ montero and do a bit of research.Ah good to know. Then maybe the 2dr Montero would be for him, all he may want to do is use some of the Pajero Evolution bits to make it more sporting and call it a day.
Something like this could be perfect as it looks like it halfway there and its got a spiffy paint job.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ctd/3023108330.html
Something like this could be perfect as it looks like it halfway there and its got a spiffy paint job.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ctd/3023108330.html
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bloodycape
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That Montero looks pretty nice, but it seems like a rear seat wasn't really an option. If that is the case, its not really for me, and I'm not really a fan of the 4dr variant. The Vehicross seems interesting, but some of the reviews have said room is a bit cramped in the driver seat. Plus, I am not sure if it's more of a pre-runner with 4wd, or if its a trail capable suv. If its the former the Forester maybe a better option for me to look at.
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deadbeat son
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But its more than 2x his budget.
The Vehicross is a true 4wd vehicle, with selectable low range and a solid rear axle. It is beefier than a Forester. Another alternative is the Isuzu Amigo.
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bloodycape
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I will check out the Vehicross in person then to see if the size is right for me or not, and how it rides compared to the others on my list. I take it has a locking rear diff also? I never was too fond of the Amigo or the Rodeo/Passport. But thanks for the suggestions.
deadbeat son
Explorer
Very bottom of the ad:
This looks like a GREAT option, but I don't know that it will meet your 20mpg criteria on the highway. Perhaps someone with Trooper experience can answer that.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3028562490.html