Yeah these ones can take a lot of beating. Just finished White Rim trail in Moab not so long ago. That was fun. Thanks for watching.

Good Truck

Do you still have it aww man I love the Montero

Are there a lot of muddy trails in Oregon? Here in CA trails are pretty dry for the most part. Thanks for watching !!!

In this video we have P265/60 R16 tires, some Chinese brand, don't even know the name.

Aftermarket support is not the best you're right about it, nevertheless it is possible to find some good quality parts mostly from Australia, like EMU or Bushskinz. After upgrades Monty definitely became a much better off road vehicle, however it gets nowhere close to Jeep's rock climbing capabilities. It is a great expedition vehicle for long overlanding adventures. Installation of snorkel is coming soon...

Monteros do better than jeeps , check the prestige of the Montero ...

Yes very

Get the montero

Do you still driving yours? I'm about to buy a 2006 with 150000 miles on it for $3500. Do you think it's a good deal?

Yes not as daily, but road trips or when my other car is down for maintenance. 179k now. $3500 I think is good, they're not as expensive compared to any other suv in it's class.

Anza-Borrego desert state park. Oriflamme canyon trail.

Zippy Car thanks man, any modifications done to the Montero?

Monty on this video is fully stock. However we recently installed OME 2" lift kit (shocks ARB60033, struts ARB90007, springs ARB2915 front and ARB2918 rear). Tires were also upgraded to Hankook Dynapro ATM 285/75 R16. Didn't have a chance to test drive it off-road yet, but it's coming soon though...

Zippy Car can't wait to see more videos

I'm torn between the Montero and Toyota Sequoia. I've hear those Monteros can turn over easily and are a pain in the ass to change the spark plugs. How smooth is the ride?

On our last trip we drove almost 1900 miles and averaged 16 mpg including highway in 2wd and unpaved trails in 4wd. Car was loaded with camping gear, tools and two mountain bikes on a rack. Driving on highway only with 2wd usually leads to 18 mpg. We recently installed K&N air filter, but hard to tell now if there is any difference mpg wise, just need to put more miles to see the results. But definitely feels like it gained a few horses.

Zippy Car wow it's not that bad considering all that you guys were carrying. how many miles do you have in your montero? Are they pretty reliable?It feels a little torquey with a k&n filter huh? But yeah I'm thinking about getting a Monty in the future. By the way great videos I'm looking forward to see more adventures with your Monty. Thanks for your reply

Monty currently has 188000 miles on it and runs great. It is reliable, just make sure all the fluids are up to date. Not the easiest car to work on, but you can definitely tell that it was build to last by just looking at how it was designed mechanically wise. It is a perfect expedition vehicle, with a comfortable independent suspension that performs outstanding on and off road. It is a little hard to find, but should be definitely considered as alternative to Toyota and Nissan vehicles. Thank you for watching!

Hi Zippy car im on the process of buying an 05 monty with 84,000miles on it but for $6700 with almost perfect interior and exterior. Is that a good buy?

@@reggiereyes2989 hell no

Pajero/Montero is definitely much more comfortable off road and of course on road thanks to its all around independent suspension, it can probably take a little less beating than a more "traditional" suspension on 4Runner. Toyota has a higher ground clearance 9.8 inches against 9.3 inches, but looses in approach angle by the whooping 10 degrees (Monty approach angle 42 vs Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 32 (Limited edition has a better approach angle though 36 degrees). Angle of departure for Mitsubishi is 24 vs 26 (29 Limited) for Toyota. Pajero/Montero is 800lbs heavier, however weight/power ratio is about the same 21.9 lbs per 1 hp on Monty and 21.4 lbs per 1 hp on 4Runner. Mitsubishi has a more technologically advanced and superior 4wd system when equipped with Super Select 4WD system (IMHO). You may not like it if you are a professional off roader and like to have everything under your own control. Don't forget that Monty was build as direct competitor to Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (even though 4Runner shares the same chasis with Prado it is at least 2 steps below than it's older brother). This all happened before Mitsubishi had a big financial crisis in the early 2000s , so they invested a lot of knowledge, sources and money to bit Toyota. Some designs and ideas Mitsubishi engineers used in Pajero/Monty were revolutionary at that time. Let's not forget multiple victories in Paris Dakar Rally an extreme test for any off road vehicle (of course rally pajero has very little in common with stock pajero, but the experience gained in such competitions is used to create new gen pajeros.) Bottom line. I would probably pick a 4Runner for a very short rock climbing trip. But for longer, interstate trips through parks and forgotten trails with lots of mud, snow and little rocks I will pick Monty hands down (wanna do Trans American Trail on my Monty one day). Another decision factor is price, 4Runner is at least 2 times more expensive than Monty. Thank you.

Zippy Car 🙏thanks man this some good info now I can flex to my friends cuz they thought it was some junk Mitsubishi.haha but when they climbed in they were impressed. Good Monty💪

Yeah Montero Sport is completely different animal, yet a decent ride, can take a lot of beating, used to have one.

I don't see the reason why you shouldn't. Mine is almost 190K and runs like a champ. Of course it needs some work to be done here and there sometimes, but most of it is maintenance. Make sure 4WD system works, ask the seller when timing belt is due and test drive to check transmission. Don't expect it to be 100% worry free, it will need some work no matter what it is a used car with 190k after all, but if the price is right it is worth it. Just check those three components mentioned above really well. Thanks for watching!!!

Thank you very much. I like your videos and they inspired me to go on my search for a Montero!

Michael Lewis I tried to look for a decent one in canada and I couldn't find one. Got a 04 crv for the time being.

It is probably you not used to it. Mitsubishi Pajero ( Montero in North America ) was made as direct competitor to Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (in US it is Lexus GX) since Lexus is a luxury Toyota pretty much it has to have higher quality interior including better sound deadening.

They are noisy inside but it is a good noisy to me. I Love every thing about driving mine. 2001 montero limited

Has it been reliable?

Hook up a scanner and check the engine light codes. It can be something simple or not. There was a check engine light when we bought Montero. System too lean code mostly due too exhaust leak (cracked exhaust manifold). Got it fixed, so far so good. Be more specific with fluid leaks. Motor oil, power steering fluid? And how bad is it? We had some minor leaks at the time of purchase as well, nothing serious, got em all fixed already.

Zippy Car thanks for the comment I didn't use the scanner but felt the car was robust and smooth so I took a chance and purchase it for 3k

Las e visto a buen precio, sera que vienen con sorpresa.

@@lestheralvarado9890 yo le recomiendo que si bien pensado yo tengo una 2006 y e lo mejor que hay

don sosa Rivas, yo le recomendó que si puedes hacer la inversión son muy buenas y no se arrepentirá si la compra yo tengo una 2006 y no la doy por nada

This is what service manual states: "Your car is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane rating of 87 [(MON + RON)/2], or 91 RON. Premium fuel is recommended". I personally put 91 Premium in it. I hope this answers your question.

thank you

Riko Rod my 07 endeavor and has 208k on the odo still runs like a champ..endeavor are very reliables..