Ultimate Buyers Guide for the Gen 3 Montero!

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In this video i go over some of the things to keep in mind when shopping for a gen 3 montero. I also cover some of the differences between the model years.

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@andrewgillougley8479 Жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks for sharing. This model specific buyers guide info with the different years and trims is brilliant. Hoping to get into a gen3 very soon.

@NautilusProd Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Im gonna check a 2003 montero these days and probably gonna take it home. Just 144k km on it, im down here in mexico. Cheers man thanks for the videos! 🌞

@michaelridesadv Жыл бұрын

The XLS with the Moonroof and Rear A/C had the Touring Package, they also had a little bit nicer suede type seat covers. The 2001-2002 XLS/Touring Package had the LSD in the rear. 2003-2006 Did have the XLS available, and with the touring package it had the same upgrades except no LSD. I sold them new back in 2002-2004, had both the 2002 XLS and the 2003 XLS both with the Touring Package. Sorry I had to let the 2003 go back in 2007. I had Ironman springs and KYB struts back then, running 285/75/16s! Awe crap, now I want another one. Great Video!

@jrcastaneac 10 ай бұрын

Great video bro. So much good information. Big fan of your page. Keep up the good work!

@peteramaya4898 Жыл бұрын

I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOUUUUU! THANK YOU THANK YOUUU! I really appreciate the time you put into your videos and they are so much help. Please keep coming out with more gen 3 videos ! ❤️

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

thanks man! i'm just happy to pass on some of my knowledge to others

@peteramaya4898 Жыл бұрын

Much love brotha

@mitsuevo8mr 8 ай бұрын

I have 2001 Mitsubishi montero limited i comes with a 5 speed transmission with the 3.5L! Now the Montero xls comes with a 4 speed transmission for 2001 and 2002! The limited is 5 speed transmission!! Great video!!

@itsaboutfam Жыл бұрын

Great video. Correction though for the 2001-2002 Gen 3s. The XLS models had the 4 speed transmission, the Limiteds had the 5 spd transmissions.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

Thanks, i go over that in detail at the end

@rafaelmorenoparker4939 11 ай бұрын

I heard that too. Had me questioning my dam self lol

@KoDeMondo 3 ай бұрын

@@montanamonteroHello calling you from Perth Wastern australia I got a 2002 pajero nm model coomonwealth limited edition as you have described is a very good car but no sunroof and leather seats

@AllanNorstrand Жыл бұрын

Great job Brian 👍

@carlandfaye 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, not gonna lie I want to buy one in the near future.

@dimitriwaardenburg4631 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that great video 🤘

@sonicmiranda10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for this vid. I will be replacing my transmission bushings immediately. I couldn’t figure out what it was.

@xjk-85x38 Жыл бұрын

Me too! Great video.

@canes11 8 ай бұрын

It would be great if you posted normal maintenance and troubleshooting videos for the 3rd Gen. Your video's are incredibly helpful for us non-mechanic types

@user-jq2qh6sr3g 3 ай бұрын

Esse carro é incrível

@Mikrrii 9 ай бұрын

Its so few of them on sale in the US, i just found 10 of them nationwide and 4 of them are junkyard cars. When the first black one in decent condition pops up its mine

@BattleshipSailorBB63 2 ай бұрын

Well, I wrecked my '98 so now I'm looking at a Gen 3 replacement. It's FAR easier to find a Gen 3 than another Gen 2.5 :/ As usual, you're one of just a couple here on KZfaq that I come to for info. Thanks! FYI throttle in my '98 stuck to the floor, so work inspection of the throttle cable into your maintenance.

@andrewabogado Жыл бұрын

A very very good content.

@realvolvofreak Жыл бұрын

Bit to late for me, 😂🙈 since bought mine project. :) But so good and valuable info here anyhow. Thanks 👍👍👍

@eduardoespana5868 9 ай бұрын

Hey, good video. Is there any chance that you can share me the part number for the brake booster? I am only able to find the acumulator, but not the entire booster.

@Dieselnm101 Жыл бұрын

Great video man. This has definitely helped. I would like to see a gen 2 buyer guide and history of the montero.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

I’d love to do that. I feel like I’m not as educated on those models so it will have to do some research. But it would be fun

@eyeswideopen7450 Ай бұрын

Please do a gen 2 buyers guide

@GreenCanvasInteriorscape 15 күн бұрын

The sunroof fix is two bolts that unscrew themselves, there's videos on it, I've had 10 of these over the years and even with 13 miles per gallon it's grin Worthy, have an O2 limited with the five-speed at and sunroof mine uses no oil with 170,000 miles

@joeyjuandiaz6195 Ай бұрын

I'ma. Get a used up Montero 2002 for 1800$ heard allot of great things. So I'ma buy it.

@MadFluffysterXaines Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it bro

@anieves6306 6 ай бұрын

let me share some light here,,,, in 2002 the montero came with a 5 speed auto and a 3.5 engine, also the front end in the 2002 is the same as the 2003 when it comes with the 5 speed transmission, i ownm that truck myself, and it was made in may 2001.

@skatetown100 7 ай бұрын

thanks for this .... I am thinking about getting one for hauling around a dirtbike ..instead of a pickup truck

@montanamontero 7 ай бұрын

i haul my bikes around with this all the time. it tows lighter loads very well. anything over 3000 lbs gets harder

@chazny Жыл бұрын

Great vid man!! Been window shopping Gen 3s and it seems that their abundance is a lot smaller than the Montero sports, at least in my area. But I love the breakdown you provided. Montero Sport vid next? 👀😂

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

yep! next video will be of the sport.. whenever i get around to it haha

@drewbeeSpirit 6 ай бұрын

Good info I was almost looking at the second gen's as a cheaper way to not spend $20,000 on a Land Cruiser that has too many shit tons of miles Rusty

@michalszczurek7239 7 ай бұрын

BR from Poland !

@premaratne247 7 ай бұрын

Nice video.I have a 2001 montero xls and have a question. I recently changed the power steering fluid with "Prestone Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak". I also saw online that some owners use "Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid ". Do need to change the P/S fluid again or keep the one that I already used? Thanks.

@montanamontero 7 ай бұрын

Some people have really strong opinions about this… but personally I haven’t noticed any notable difference when I’ve used generic PS fluid. Although I usually advise against stop leak projects because they can clog things up

@EdwardQuixote Жыл бұрын

Great vid, great info. These variations get even wilder as you cross borders. I have a 2001 | 3.5 | 4-spd | Electric T-case | 4.3 | LSD | No sun-roof | No Leather Seats. It's also referred to an Exceed. Not forgetting the diesel engines are way more than petrol (in Kenya). Also, would you mind letting me know if swapping to 5-spd Auto transmission is a straight fit? I've always felt the 5-speed is better, but I don't know what I need to change in my 4-speed to make that modification. Thanks.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

yeah lots of other options over seas. we were pretty limited over here in the USA

@joaquinmartinez7257 11 ай бұрын

yeah i have a 2000, 2.8 gen 3, with sunroof, leather seats and rear A/C

@thesetruths1404 7 ай бұрын

I like the 2003+ V6 3.8L motor versions we have a few of in the USA. I have two with over 225,000 miles, all original, no rebuilding. I've had all previous generations also, with high miles. They are better than Toyota, Nissan (way better), USA brands, and any European competitors I've driven, tested or owned. One thing to do when present ASAP: remove the secondary intake butterflies that are in the intake plenum, or fasten them with permanent thread locker or via welding. I just remove them as they do nothing. From factory, they commonly come loose and damage the cylinders or valves, around 135,000 to 160,000 miles, some sooner. Ask me how discovered this? 😆 And spray any bushings with coconut or similar food oil, and suspension bolts with light anti-rust oil once a year. Will save your ass in climates with salts.

@user-th7tz9mt4y 6 ай бұрын

What is the cross reference for a 99 Ontario four-wheel drive the starter itself

@rcmindset1738 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, great vid! Recently started searching for a Montero here in CO, yet to find any that are priced right. Definitely no $500 dollar specials like you've been able to pick up in the past. Must say, can't imagine dropping a quart of oil per 1k miles. Makes me want to shy away from a Gen 3.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

yeah mine is pretty bad haha. It will be getting a full rebuild this fall. If you find a good one, they burn less. also the gen 2s are actually worse

@genedowns3484 11 ай бұрын

We have a 03 that doesn't use oil, never has but if you change the crank, cam seals and valve cover gaskets when changing the timing belt it keeps oil leaks at a minimum. Sunroof is another subject but as long as you don't open it it's not a problem and the 4wd all wd is great for sand snow.

@chrro466 10 ай бұрын

Monterros/Pajeros are increasing in price everywhere. People are realising that it’s a great machine and tough as! And you are not getting ripped off with Toyota tax. But Mitsubishi tax is creeping up. Grab one while you can.

@nalong55 9 ай бұрын

I have an 01, meticulously maintained and consumes no oil. Has 218k

@davidtrevino5211 6 ай бұрын

Is it really just better and more reliable to buy the same year 4runner? Just curious about it.

@Revmatchmedia 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info in the video. I've been looking for a fun off roader to go with and saw that there's quite a few gen 3s in my area. Any experience with towing? I'd like to be able to use it to tow my project Miata to track events.

@montanamontero 3 ай бұрын

i tow with mine pretty often, it will haul a car without too much issue, the power is there, but you will notice it for sure. you have to leave plenty of room for braking though since the brakes don't really keep up

@Auxbeam 11 ай бұрын

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@KarlMacabale Жыл бұрын

Love the videos keep them coming. Just FYI they did make an 03’ XLS as I have one with clothe seats and the damn manual climate control.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

really? here in the USA? that's the first i've heard of them. yeah the clothe and manual climate stuff isn't as fun haha

@KarlMacabale Жыл бұрын

@@montanamontero yeah I’m in TX. I did pick it up from some place in Houston from someone who inherited the car. So could possibly from Mexico but I can’t remember when I check the Carfax when I got it over 2 years ago.

@user-th7tz9mt4y 6 ай бұрын

What is the cross reference for a 99

@bingusarapathirana5159 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Could you please share your thoughts on the Gen 4 as well

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

we didn't get one here in the USA, so i can't speak on it

@bingusarapathirana5159 11 ай бұрын

@@montanamontero Got it Thank you!

@emmetmaxwell Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@gebsvesonsin6432 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2003, looks similar to the 2006 in this video. Are you able to tell what type of tires and rims are on the 2006 in the video. Thank you for these videos. You are awesome.

@montanamontero 3 ай бұрын

i believe that info is in the description. 0 offset wheels, i don't remember on tires haha

@MrYodi2007 4 ай бұрын

My montero sport burned oil to, but I wished I never sold it :(!

@shinjimasaki7610 3 ай бұрын

3rd gen or 4th gen?i cant decide..

@on1ytheb3st 6 ай бұрын

Is the Tiptronic 5-speed transmissions in the Gen 3 the same transmission found in the Gen 2.5 (GDI) Pajeros? If so I’ll stay away from those GDIs then. They have 40 more hp but at the cost of being the first publicly available direct injection vehicle; it has some kinks to say the least. If the transmission is also going to have some woes, best to stay away from it entirely.

@montanamontero 6 ай бұрын

i'm not sure about the GDI, all the 2.5s we got in the states had a 4 spd

@on1ytheb3st 5 ай бұрын

@@montanamontero yeah I’ve got a JDM importer very close to where I live so we get a lot of GDIs posted on Facebook marketplace etc. haven’t heard great things about the longevity and complexity of the DOHC 3.5 6G74 GDI, but performance wise they are superior in every way. Curious if you’d ever look into the 3.8L 6G75 conversion for Gen 2 Monteros. Apparently pretty straight forward. It sounds like the most ideal platform is the Gen 2.5 with the SOHC engine but all you need is the block and head out of a Galant (380) and everything else from the stock SOHC 3.5 basically bolts ups. Uses factory ECU. I think the factory fuel mapping can work but might get knocking if you use anything other than 91/93. The biggest hurtle is the 3.8L comes with a knock sensor factory while the SOHC never came with one and is optimized on 87 octane. So a reflash would probably be necessary if you don’t want to have to run premium all the time.

@nismotuner510 11 ай бұрын

Do you know what could cause no lights to show? I have an 02 limited and no lights come on and the transfer case doesn't shift. I checked and swapped cluster bulbs with good ones, so it's not that.. Thanks in advance!

@montanamontero 11 ай бұрын

it could be a problem with the actual dash board

@mariusmarian449 11 ай бұрын

Hey there. I wasn't sure where I'm supposed to ask this question so I ask here. Do you happen to know code P0432, P0421 and P0171 on a 2006 limited Montero? What could be wrong? I'm thinking about buying it and it has this codes. Thanks in advance for any information given

@montanamontero 11 ай бұрын

you should be able to find out with a quick google search, then cross reference that with the factory service manual for diag and repair procedures

@frank0720i 4 ай бұрын

I'm the proud owner of a 2003 limited 25 anniversary for about 14 years, just love my montero.

@imraanmahomed4571 9 ай бұрын

Is this 4:9 diff from xls model will fit on 3.2 diesel Gen.3? Although its very hard to find one here in South Africa.

@montanamontero 9 ай бұрын

i'm not 100% sure, but my guess is that they should fit

@tooeasy8619 Ай бұрын

Great video. Do you have one for gen 2 I’m gonna looking to get a 95?

@montanamontero 16 күн бұрын

i'm going to make one this summer

@ericsanchez4725 11 ай бұрын

Hello, how are you MonteroMontana, I bought the LLovels suspension set in lusoOverland, the same one you used in the black montero to raise it, now I am facing a problem, my vehicle bends or breaks the stabilizer bar links, do I have to replace them with one in particular? There are 3 pairs that have damaged me I follow you from Panama Regards

@montanamontero 11 ай бұрын

i have never heard of anyone having this issue with the lift springs.. sounds to me like maybe you should just remove it :)

@ericsanchez4725 11 ай бұрын

@@montanamontero you use stock swaybar link? 🤔

@montanamontero 11 ай бұрын

@@ericsanchez4725 yep, and i've never had an issue with them personally

@ericsanchez4725 11 ай бұрын

@@montanamontero I must have something wrong, thanks! I follow you from Panama👍

@Alen_Muric 8 ай бұрын

What tire size you have on your montero?

@montanamontero 7 ай бұрын

285/75/16

@kftc1980 Жыл бұрын

I would advise against duct tape on the leather seat tear. You’ll eventually end up with adhesive on your pants on a hot day.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

just part of montero ownership haha

@user-nw4vn3qh8x 9 ай бұрын

Im confused. I have a 2005 XLS, and it has a sunroof, leather seats as well. How do i know if it has an LSD? I thought no XLS were made 2003-2006

@montanamontero 9 ай бұрын

Are you in the USA? If so then that it is a rare one! I would guess you have the 4.9 gears AND the LSD. A sure way to tell is to get under the back of your car and look at the rear diff cover. It will say the ratio and if it has the LSD on there.

@antoniogalliani7478 2 ай бұрын

Which is more reliable, a manual or automatic trans but in the 4m41 diesel version…

@montanamontero 2 ай бұрын

i don't have an experience with the manuals. we didn't get them in the USA

@mattvandart9055 9 ай бұрын

Would you prefer a diesel one like we have here in the uk?

@montanamontero 9 ай бұрын

i think it would offer some benefits, i've never really looked into them since they were never an option in the USA

@bingusarapathirana5159 4 ай бұрын

Hey, this might be a silly question, how about the fuel consumption difference in the 3.5L vs 3.8L?

@montanamontero 4 ай бұрын

It’s actually about the same from what I can tell.

@bingusarapathirana5159 4 ай бұрын

@@montanamontero Thank you

@keshamccoy9283 11 ай бұрын

I need a montero specialist. Are you in New York state? Or know of a montero specialist in NY state. I have a general 3..2003

@montanamontero 10 ай бұрын

i am in montana, i don't actually know anyone in NY that is into monteros...

@kftc1980 Жыл бұрын

I see very few ‘03 and up, hard to come by.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

they do seem to be much more rare, less were sold, less end up in junk yards as well.

@mrmichaelsimon 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get your headlights on the white one?

@montanamontero 3 ай бұрын

amazon haha

@jaredpursey3791 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate u say the stronger power train in the 3.8 over 3.5... why do u say it's stronger specifically?

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

The 3.8 is a better motor, more power and tends to last longer from what I’ve seen. And the 5 speed transmission is much better. They hold up well to abuse and they stay cooler because they have more gears to work with. Just my experience, but I see way less 03-06 in the junk yards than 01-02s

@jaredpursey3791 Жыл бұрын

@@montanamontero are u meaning the 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto? I'm in Australia and I've got a 5 speed auto in a 3.5 from factory.

@montanamontero Жыл бұрын

Auto. We also got the 3.5 with 5 spd auto in the 01-02 limited models. That’s a solid option, although I still prefer the 3.8

@Jack_of_Helsinki 10 ай бұрын

How about those diesel verisons? 2.5L, 2.8L and 3.2L diesel which one is the best?

@montanamontero 10 ай бұрын

we didn't get any of those in the USA so i have no clue

@Jack_of_Helsinki 10 ай бұрын

@@montanamontero Damn and those diesel models are more popular in Finland than the petrol versions :) Maybe Google helps

@chrro466 9 ай бұрын

3.2 diesel. Legendary. Oil changes at 7500kms and EGR delete keeps the soot out of the manifold. Easy to work on too. Replace timing chain tensioner and guide. Real quick easy job and not expensive in parts. Good oil and good filters rewards you with epic reliability as with any car really.

@Jack_of_Helsinki 9 ай бұрын

@@chrro466 I might buy Pajero one day with that 3.2 DiD engine (most common in Finland). Prices are going lower because Finland taxes diesel with extra tax (diesel tax for Pajero is about 950€ - 1200€ per year) + annual car tax (about 400€ per year). Instead if you have petrol version the tax is only that 400€ car tax per year. Thank you government :D

@chrro466 9 ай бұрын

@@Jack_of_Helsinki quite the opposite here, the Pajeros are going up in price because no one wants to pay the NZ governments new car tax. And diesel is way cheaper than petrol here. $1.60 currently. And everyone has diesel utes here they are our top four/ five monthly sales in new vehicles. Always

@RemRemSr20dett 11 ай бұрын

I bought a Montero with 73,000 miles on it. At 6 months (2000 miles later it consumed 1/4 of oil). I found out because of a particular sound it makes when it is cold, as if it was missing oil lol

@montanamontero 11 ай бұрын

yeah the lifters will start to tick and let you know when you are getting dangerously low

@nathansmith9332 Жыл бұрын

The 2002 model is the best for one reason... Masuoka.

@Badger1776 2 ай бұрын

My 01 “shitty” Montero burns literally zero oil. But enjoy your “better” bigger engines.

@montanamontero 2 ай бұрын

that's great for you!

@DriftaholiC 11 ай бұрын

My 06 is a XLS. It's from Puerto Rico and was imported to Florida when it was newish. Anyone want a rare in the states 06 XLS Hit me up. Not cheap lol