Montero Buyers Guide

[oscar the grouch]

Hey Montero experts. Getting the little lady a montero possibly. Im starting to look around and need to know what to look for.
I might want a sport. must be a 4x4

Im starting to research all the gen numbers but a quick reference would be good.

Which montero is best suited to mommy mobile status for a while.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Lots of threads with info here https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=montero+what+to+look+for

 

[oscar the grouch]

yeah. info overload right now. looks like a quality one is pretty hard to find.

 

[oscar the grouch]

okay im confused. im seeing gen 3s that look nothing alike but are both called montero sports. what am i missing here?

 

[jeep-N-montero]

okay im confused. im seeing gen 3s that look nothing alike but are both called montero sports. what am i missing here?

Look here https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=difference+between+montero+and+sport

 

[oscar the grouch]

yeah that may be it.

stupid cars.com dealer had stuff listed wrong.

so the the Sport doesnt have the hips like the full size montero does in the gen 3

 

[oscar the grouch]

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/5544101394.html

^ liking that one.

 

[Michael Brown]

Basic Information: I believe this is accurate and enough to get a general idea while looking

Montero(US)/Shogun(UK)/Pajero(Everywhere else) is the full size SUV and all are 4WD.
Gen 1: 1982-1991
2 and 4 door versions
Inline 4 and 3.0L V6
5-speed Manual or 4-speed Auto
Rebadged and sold as Dodge Raider in US too
Solid Rear Axle
Independent Front Suspension
Body on Frame

Gen 2: 1992-1997
Only 5 door versions in US
3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines
4-speed Auto
Super Select 4WD
SR trim has factory rear air locker
Solid Rear Axle
Independent Front Suspension
Body on Frame

Gen 2.5 (Gen 2 widebody): 1998-2000
Only 5 door versions in US
3.5L V6 engine
4-speed Auto
Super Select 4WD
Winter Package has factory rear air locker
Solid Rear Axle
Independent Front Suspension
Body on Frame

Gen 3: 2001-2006
Only 5 door versions in US
3.5L (01-02) and 3.8L (03+) V6 engines
4-Speed Auto in XLS (01-02), 5-speed Auto in Limited and 03+
Super Select 4WD in XLS, Super Select 4WD II in Limited and 03+
Hybrid LSD in some vehicles from 01-02
Traction Control used in 03+
Independent Rear Suspension
Independent Front Suspension

Gen 4: 2006-Present
Not available in US

Montero Sport (US)/Challenger (Everywhere else)
Gen 1: 1996-2008
Mid-size SUV
2WD and 4WD models
3.0L and 3.5L V6
4-speed Auto
Solid Rear Axle
Independent Front Suspension
Body on Frame

Best one for your wife is a Gen 3 Montero. Comfortable and easy to drive. 03+ with traction control are more desirable. Any Gen 3 with 5-speed can be driven in AWD (4H) on road for added safety. Montero Sports are a renamed Challenger SUV. Not bad vehicles, but not the same as a Montero/Pajero. No idea why they used this naming convention in US.

 

[plh]

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/5544101394.html

^ liking that one.

Nice XLS

 

[oscar the grouch]

im seeing on edmunds specs that the moneteros need premium all the time. is that right?

 

[SONICMASD]

The post idea is a great one. A one stop spot for everything to look for when buying any of the 3 gens.

Like this one for the WJ:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310...71979/#/forumsite/20623/topics/1271979?page=1


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[kdj]

Premium recommended
Not required. Run mine on the cheap stuff all day long

 

[Dibbs]

The post idea is a great one. A one stop spot for everything to look for when buying any of the 3 gens.

Like this one for the WJ:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310...71979/#/forumsite/20623/topics/1271979?page=1


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I agree. I currently cant decide between a Montero, WJ, or a 4runner.

 

[KyleT]

Gen3 for sure. 03+ limited. If you go older make sure it has the LATCH anchors. I don't know on anything older than 03. We have a 2003 and a 2006 limited. Very very small differences between them.

2003 sunroof glass has black lines in the glass for blocking the sun while the 06 is clear tinted darker. 16" wheels on the 03, 17" on the 06. 06 also has TPMS. The 06 generally feels nicer, switches and stuff seem to be "smoother" but all in all the same truck. Both need new headlights if you were a perfectionist. They fog over super easy.


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[SONICMASD]

I agree. I currently cant decide between a Montero, WJ, or a 4runner.

Oh there is no comparison. You would need to spend 3-4 times as much to get a WJ or 4runner to be as capable as a stock Gen 2/2.5 SR Montero. Just research the cost of putting 33" tires, a locker, and a spare tire carrier on those vehicles.


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