Hi everyone. New guy from the Phx area. For the past 5 months i've been racking my brain on what kind of vehicle to buy. My sister in law got into an accident with my car and i have finally decided on a Montero. I have to meet with the insurance company tomorrow and within a week I will be purchasing my first Montero. I am hoping to be working with a 4k budget so if you guys have anything in mind, feel free to PM me.
Also, any key things to look for in particular. Looks like the timing belt is a key point, any other big factors? Im not too concerned about the specific model, (preferably 96-02), as they all seem to have their own perks and downfalls I can deal with. This will be used as a daily driver, however I dont drive much, and some extra curricular dirt activities, and eventually some towing. Let me know your thoughts. Im excited to get going.
Lastly, I am not opposed to driving across state lines to get something if its worth it. I like driving to California and Colorado is always a nice weekend trip. Anything further would be a stretch.
JD