Montero advice needed.

[MummifiedCircuitry]

Your best bet is to just test drive them all. The Gen2, Gen2.5, and sport are all body on frame, so they will feel and drive more like a truck. The Gen3 is larger, heavier, more luxurious, and is unibody construction, so more like a typical crossover or car. Not to say it's lacking offroad, just different design, some will say it is better offroad than previous versions based on the technology behind controlling the suspension, etc. I've never driven a Gen3, so I can't give you any solid firsthand advice on it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vcfGK_9E6U

 

[DSouth]

If considering a Gen 3, make sure you figure out whether or not you want an 01-02, or 03-newer. There are pros and cons to both. For details review this thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/133780-Gen-3-debate-3-5-or-3-8.

I searched for almost a year before finding the right Montero and many are in pretty bad shape, due to people just driving them into the ground. They can take a lot of abuse, and many have. That said, if you are patient you can find what you are looking for, for the price you want.

 

[Salonika]

Endeavor? That looks like a gen 2.5 Montero to me. I think the Endeavor was a completely different vehicle?

 

[jlocster]

2000 Endeavor package was equivalent to a 98\99 with winter package. Only difference was no locker was available in 2000.