Getting a mitsu - Gen 2 VS 2.5

[Torquey]

I think I'm going to get a Gen 2 or gen 2.5. here pretty quick. I am only going to buy one with the rear diff lock.

I have owned a 93 SR and a '03 Limited but never really used them as my off-road ride. At the time I was into really fast desert stuff.

Anyway, my rig now is plenty capable but is a little too large with a 156" wheelbase and it's a rough ride.

I have found a 97SR withthe rear locker with 135k miles for $5k
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=260740630&dealer_id=100030342&car_year=1997&rdm=1252105950946&num_records=25&model=MONT&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1995&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&awsp=false&search_type=used&distance=300&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&first_record=26&make=MIT&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=92807&advanced=&end_year=2010&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=&cardist=12&standard=false

What are the differences between the later gen 2 and the 2.5 other than the body flares??

Thanks,
Jason

 

[off-roader]

IIRC gearing changes were a possibility w/ some having 4.2x r&p gears while others came w/ 4.6x gearing but hopefully someone who know for sure can confirm that. My 96SR has the 4.63's.

One thing I like in the gen 2.5's is the availability of heated seats which the gen II's didn't have as an option.