Montero vs Montero Sport
My Goals –
Medium Size Truck, capable of hauling smaller trailers with home construction material
Capable of surviving Silver Lake dunes and out west camping adventures in mild terrain
Higher than average resistance to rust (I live in Northern Indiana)
>15mpg, let’s face it, gas is only going to get more expensive
Why a Montero/Sport?
Cost. Being Mitsubishis these trucks do not commend the fan-based pricing of Toyota and many Domestic trucks
Condition, these trucks have spent most their days as Suburban Mall queens, additional, they do not exhibit the extensive rust issues found on many ‘Yodas and Domestics I see.
So is there a reason to get one over the other? I’m looking at 3.5l Gen II Monteros as well as early Montero Sports. I’m told the Montero Sport runs on the exact same chassis as the Montero and even has the same engine options, both are 107in wheel base, while the regular Montero has a body 10 inches larger.
Is there a less Obvious difference I’m over looking, like gearing, locking hub availability ect?
Also, I’ve seen it mentioned that a Montero will fit up a 33” tire stock, is this true? Is it true for the Montero Sport as well?
Thanks in advanced.
My Goals –
Medium Size Truck, capable of hauling smaller trailers with home construction material
Capable of surviving Silver Lake dunes and out west camping adventures in mild terrain
Higher than average resistance to rust (I live in Northern Indiana)
>15mpg, let’s face it, gas is only going to get more expensive
Why a Montero/Sport?
Cost. Being Mitsubishis these trucks do not commend the fan-based pricing of Toyota and many Domestic trucks
Condition, these trucks have spent most their days as Suburban Mall queens, additional, they do not exhibit the extensive rust issues found on many ‘Yodas and Domestics I see.
So is there a reason to get one over the other? I’m looking at 3.5l Gen II Monteros as well as early Montero Sports. I’m told the Montero Sport runs on the exact same chassis as the Montero and even has the same engine options, both are 107in wheel base, while the regular Montero has a body 10 inches larger.
Is there a less Obvious difference I’m over looking, like gearing, locking hub availability ect?
Also, I’ve seen it mentioned that a Montero will fit up a 33” tire stock, is this true? Is it true for the Montero Sport as well?
Thanks in advanced.