newworld2004
Adventurer
how is 1992 Montero compare to later models like 96 and above? found one near me asking price is $3K with 160K on it. recent timing belt/water pump service done recently.
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opinion needed on 1992 montero ?
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newworld2004
Adventurer
Exterior looks real nice, apparently there was some radiator leaks. but it fixed with patch. what do you all think. ? being 150HP, how they go in Highway? are 2.5 gen more reliable?
Pdivizzle0112
Observer
Not sure what the going rate is on monteros over in VA, but in ca they can be found for less. I picked up my 95' SR with 120k miles in almost perfect shape for 1800. The 3.0 engine is easier to work on an parts are more plentiful, but they didn't come with rear lockers, and the axles and front diff aren't as strong. All can be swapped out, however. With the gen 2.5 you're getting a newer car which is nice, parts are pretty easy to find also. All are good in my opinion. Later models had more power. Some complain about the 3.5 dohc reliability of the SR, but with proper maintenance and fixing the bugs like the lower intake, they're solid. I love my 95 SR
newworld2004
Adventurer
Thx, for feed back, so you are saying it worth a wait for Gen 2.5? since 1992 models year are considered Gen2. I saw the 1992 one didn't get a chance to test drive as it was raining hard, but interior is nice under the truck is surface rust, this particular models didn't come with 3rd row seat.
ManfromSnowyRiver
Explorer
So slowwwwwwwwwwwwww its like you are not ever even moving.
newworld2004
Adventurer
didn't get a chance to drove it in highway, however in parking lot was ok for me . I am sure Gen3 are more refined .
Skidoo03
Member
I just picked up my '99 a couple months ago and have been researching on what to do as preventative maintenance but this is the first time I've heard of any issues with the lower intake. Is this something that I should address or can be removed to not have to worry about? I've got the 6G74 so I'm just wanting to make it as bulletproof as possible, thanks!
Swank Force One
Adventurer
You don't have the issues he's talking about. Different motor.
OP, you're talking about paying Gen3 money for a very early Gen2. Sounds awful.
JohnnyBfromPeoria
I'm Getting Around To It
Hold out for a 94+.
John B.
John B.
newworld2004
Adventurer
newworld2004
Adventurer
Swank Force One
Adventurer
Sounds like this isn't the truck for you.
Next.
The differences in 94+ are super easy to find and have been covered many many times in the 2 years you've been Montero shopping. Short answer: they're just better.
Next.
The differences in 94+ are super easy to find and have been covered many many times in the 2 years you've been Montero shopping. Short answer: they're just better.
newworld2004
Adventurer
Sounds like this isn't the truck for you.
Next.
The differences in 94+ are super easy to find and have been covered many many times in the 2 years you've been Montero shopping. Short answer: they're just better.
I am in no rush to buy any Montero listed on CL or auto trader, etc.. , may take longer than two years.