https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/5002475961.html
If you've looked for a full-size Montero in Los Angeles in the past month [likely longer] you'll have seen this ad... we went to see it.
The owner will not budge on the price... he knows what he wants, and he will hold until until his wife absolutely demands getting a new vehicle for herself. This Montero was/is used as a daily child delivery system [to/from school], and it shows. He is the second owner, for about 8 or 10 years, having purchased at about 73,000 miles. Spent most of its life up in the Bay Area, before relocating to SoCal a few years ago.
1] The timing belt has never been changed since he has owned it... according to him, basically nothing has ever needed to be done.
2] Tires are old, will requiring replacing this year [unless you plan on only driving around the neighborhood].
3] Ignition has issue; you turn the key to the "on" position, then you twist it to engage the starter.
4] Could not find any leaks... plenty of dirt/ dust under the hood.
5] The pictures are much better than the actual vehicle...
6] Paint would require a serious detailing, to include a clay-bar treatment... not too much clearcoat peeling, minimal dings/ dents.
7] The beige carpet is soiled, likely beyond help... the seats are more worn than shows in pics, but do not have big rips/ tears.
8] Most everything works fine, but the A/C is tired.
I've seen worse... the guy is a decent person... he's just not interested in selling it for anything less his asking price [he wouldn't even budge to $3600 - no, wasn't going to get me to hand over that much]. Also, it is rather difficult to contact him... several back & forth e-mails... if anyone wants, I do have his phone number.
Be careful out there...
wasn't to bad.
