Mitsubishi Montero Sport

Price Paid:  $17000.00 from AutoNation

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 Montero Sport LS

Summary:
The best SUV I've owned. This was my 3rd, after a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a GMC Jimmy. Very low maintenance, just change the oil regularly. After 7 years and 170,000 miles, my Montero was totalled by a way bigger pick up truck. I believe I could have gotten at least another 100,000 miles out of it!

Strengths:
Although I didn't follow the manufacturers suggested maintenance schedule, my Montero Sport performed like a new vehicle. No rattles...I hate a car that rattles. This truck is solid.

Weaknesses:
Tall people will hit their heads when they get into this car (unless they're careful!). Back seat riders complain of a stiff ride. But since I rode in the driver's seat...!

Similar Products Used:
GMC Jimmy / Jeep Grand Cherokee
Both Trucks were purchased as new vehicles. The Jimmy blew a head gasket @ 60,000 miles. The Jeep was way more comfortable than the Montero, but it was forever breaking...the plastic motor mounts broke twice, the power windows need rewiring, stuff like that.

Price Paid:  $9000.00 from Dealership zecky FOR

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 montero sport

Summary:
Comparable to the toyota 4 runner, more options

Strengths:
body styling, very sound

Weaknesses:
little under powered

Similar Products Used:
1998 toyota 4 runner

Price Paid:  $36000.00 from larry roesch

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 montero sport lmt

Summary:
bought it new.best vehicle i ever owned ,hands down!135,000 miles and only thing it needed was a idle air controll valve and a harmonic balancer[132,000].waited till 91,000 miles to do timing belt.mechanic couldnt beleive the like new condition it apeared,no cracks or stress indicators at all.will keep this vehicle till it has 250,000 miles b4 selling it.my last car was a 1987 buick,the one b4 was a 1972 olds.you see i drive em till they belong in a junk yard!

Strengths:
stabill ride,quiet ride,reliable,little vehicle with big footprint.

Weaknesses:
door opening to low,brakes mushy,

Similar Products Used:
non

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $26000.00 from Corpus Christi

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 Montero Sport

Summary:
After 6 years my Mitsubishi Montero Sport has some rust spots (holes) in the exterior. Interior carpets are damage. The timing belt, parts, and labor are very expensive.

Weaknesses:
The interior carpets are made up of cheap materials and do not with stand every day activity. The body of the car on the exterior rust and soon after become rather large holes.

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $7500.00 from private party

Year / Model Reviewed:
1999 limited montero sport

Summary:
This suv looks really cool from the outside and the seats and the leather seats are pretty comfortable, but it has some major flaws. The reviews I have read have been for 2000 models or newer. This 99 version has got the worst brakes I have ever used. If you want to stop at a moments notice, be prepared to rear end someone.I took it to 2 auto mechanics and both told me it still had 80% padding left. The 4 runner stops exactly when you want it. The cup holders are in the worst place they can be. They right on top of the stereo so you cant see it when the holders are in use. The arm rest is so small, you'll be lucky if you can fit 2 packs of gum in it. The gears dont change as fast as they should and timing belt needs replacement as 65,000 miles.

Strengths:
Nice body design, leather seats

Weaknesses:
Brakes, Interior, and few engine problems.