Monteros on craigslist

[HausOfChoi]

it looks real clean, but as the LS you don't get a locker, and I think the axles are smaller as well, the ring & pinion gear are not the same sizes as from the SR. The locker is really what is going to hold you up on the trail, but the smaller axles will leave you totally stranded if they break. Also, has the 3.0 engine, not the 3.5. Rear jump seats are missing too.


it looks really clean though

Thanks for the tips! I am gonna send an offer today. The only thing I am worried about, which i forgot to mention, is the small crack at the bottom of the door, where the molding is (the 2 tone section). Is there a way where I can get this outer piece replaced or do I need to replace the whole door?

Thanks!!

 

[nckwltn]

Thanks for the tips! I am gonna send an offer today. The only thing I am worried about, which i forgot to mention, is the small crack at the bottom of the door, where the molding is (the 2 tone section). Is there a way where I can get this outer piece replaced or do I need to replace the whole door?

Thanks!!

sounds like a strange place for a crack.... if it's metal, someone could weld it up. with a picture or two, might be able to give a better go forward strategy.

 

[jlocster]

Looks clean...not to rain on your parade, but I would hold out for a Gen 2 SR with a locker, or even better, a 97-99 Gen 2.5 with the SOHC 3.5L/locker.

I do like the cloth interior more on the LS, though.

Good luck!

 

[plh]

the smaller axles will leave you totally stranded if they break.

Just to be clear, the smaller axles are the similar size as a Ford 9" - so not that small really. Plus I've never heard about a rear axle breaking in any of these rigs. Agreed the 9.5" SR axle is preferred.

 

[HausOfChoi]

Waiting to hear back right now. In the meantime, I found this little guy, http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/4700384109.html. Not at pretty but could be a cool project. I might check it out this weekend and I'll be sure to post up a video this time around incase anyone else wants to see. Can't wait to get into a Montero.

 

[rock_shoes]

A few drool worthy beasts for the Canadian members.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/4706132207.html

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/ctd/4651281378.html

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4686669986.html

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/4632882617.html


The following have the older 2.5 litre diesels (potentially a good deal as long as the cooling system and timing belt are in good nick).

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4677901984.html

Perhaps with some TLC (I would say inspection mandatory on this one)
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/4671127784.html

Decent deal as long as the repair list can be verified.
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/4692169853.html

 

[Toasty]

Love this one!

 

[billygoats]

1999 Montero

1999 White Montero with rear locker $2700 Los Angeles Area

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/4710102154.html

No affiliation! Just found browsing. Brings back memories of mine when I bought it stock!!!

 

[TheMole]

^^Looks like a nice find! Probably would have checked it out if I didn't buy one a few weeks ago.

 

[TNMontero]

1999 White Montero with rear locker $2700 Los Angeles Area

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/4710102154.html

No affiliation! Just found browsing. Brings back memories of mine when I bought it stock!!!

DANG DANG DANG!!! That is exactly what I'm looking for. I would jump all over that right now if I wasn't on the other end of the continent. I can never find one of those here in TN.

 

[TheMole]

Clean-looking first gen.

Mitsubishi Montero 1989 - $2400

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/4733232103.html

 

[blackohio]

DANG DANG DANG!!! That is exactly what I'm looking for. I would jump all over that right now if I wasn't on the other end of the continent. I can never find one of those here in TN.

bought it. picking up next saturday.

 

[ljense8]

DANG DANG DANG!!! That is exactly what I'm looking for. I would jump all over that right now if I wasn't on the other end of the continent. I can never find one of those here in TN.

I have the same problem in Michigan.

 

[plh]

I have the same problem in Michigan.

Yep. The Gen 1's in the rust belt have almost all met their demise unless a significant portion of the life has been spent in the southern states.

my '88 - until 2008 in CO - I don't drive it winters.
my '92 - until 2012 in TX & CO
my '93 - until 2010 in CA

 

[ljense8]

There is a nice Gen 1 I see every time I head to the hardware and I have seen 1 other 2.5 (a very nice black one) once around town, but other than that, all I ever see is Sports.