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soooo reliable
gl956, 02/02/2012
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
40 of 40 people found this review helpful
bought my montero sport with 150,000 five years ago and i was a little bit skeptical but its was pretty cheap compared to all the other MS that were out there.. let me tell you that this truck is amazing.. it now has over 350,000 miles and feels like it can get another 350,000 more! im usually on the road alot traveling about 100 a day. and my mitsu is soo comfortable. my montero has leather interior with wood trimming all around. its a beautiful black (that looks like a sparkle green when hit with the sun) with beige moldings. im absolutely in love with it. i would recommend it to anybody.. oh and ive only had to replace the alternator because of an oil leak it had. (all monteros have it)
Great vehicle 15yrs later
Luke, 08/26/2015
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport new in the fall of 2000. It's been an extremely dependable and reliable vehicle for 15 years and 130,000 miles. Rarely has it been garaged or babied. It's driven 20-40 miles most days in all weather and is rarely off road. I keep up on basic maintenance and service like tune ups, oil, tires, brakes, etc but have let all the dings, scratches go. The transfer case shifts in and out just fine after 15 years of trouble free 4x4 snow and rain. Sunroof sometimes leaks if debris clogs the drip path. Engine still runs well without a noticeable decline in performance. The only trouble under the hood was the A/C compressor went out in August 2014 during Indiana's hottest time of year -- I had heard it for weeks before it quit. I finally had to replace the brakes rotors and calipers in 2014. The door lights don't turn on every time when you open the door and it doesn't always ding when you leave the headlights on or the keys in the ignition. The Infinity CD player quit but the radio still works even though my wife broke the antenna years ago. It's getting rusty spots behind the wheel well corners. So far no wrecks. My 3 kids and I have spilled tons of drinks and food, but the interior is fine -- no rips in the leather. The back seat is a bit narrow for three car seats so and I had to buy Euro-designed car seats to fit three across. This was getting hard on the back and then we got a minivan. I still drive it anywhere like across the state line or farmers field and I plan to drive it a few more years. No regrets, I love it.
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Lukas, 02/26/2009
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought used w/ 70k miles, so far almost 30k miles later and still loving it, the only mechanical problem I have had was the small part in fuel pump (unfortunatelly I had to buy the whole unit $560 w/ repair). Nothing else done to the engine or the truck itself. I live in snow country - the bottom is rusty or should I say rustic... That amount of salt will eat alive anybody. Great comfort, great tow, perfect in the snow, 4x4 is fun to drive - I highly recommend to anybody. I've seen models w/ 160k miles on them - the only thing - do not put syntetic motor oil, I noticed lesser performance... Not sure how it is possible, but the truck works better on regular oil... It's a keeper!
I love my Montero Sport
comatt, 05/04/2011
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had mine for about 3 years, it has 120,000 miles and love it. It has been a great roadtrip vehicle, I have taken it on many 1000+ mile trips and it is comfortable, gas mileage could be better but it performs well. I have had no service issues with it, and have done all the regular maintanence on it. I recently changed the belts to find that the originals were still on it after 11 years of use. The interior holds up well; my leather seats barely show any wear and the buttons and dials all still appear new. This is a great SUV and I intend to run her for many years to come.
Very Few Bumps in the Road
Hogczar, 03/11/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, the Mitsu is a wonderful midsize SUV. Excellent towng capacity for two Harley's on a trailer and a nice spartan interior. (If you need GPS to drive, you really shouldn't have a license) A few minor switch problems. The only major complaint is an intermitant rattle that the dealer cannot locate.
"good wittle twack twack"
Lukas, 02/25/2010
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV used w/ 70,000 miles, I sold it last week at 117,000. I replaced tires, breaks and parts of muffler, but living in Buffalo NY in harsh winters and ocean of salt, that is expected. No problems whatsoever w/ this truck, its unique exterior distinguish Montero among other mass build SUVs, great for family of 3, maybe 4 w/ little pet, as we grew, my wife and I have 3 kids and 1 St Bernard, and suddenly as my 3 yr old described "good whittle twack twack" became too little... we had it for 3 yrs and I was sad to see it go...
good suv
good looking suv, 06/25/2008
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I imported this car from USA to Honduras three years ago when we become a family of four. We travel a lot in Central America, have put 32,000 miles with minor repairs, repair leaks in transmission, gas pump only. It has 96,000 miles. In this moments it has a strange problem, when I park it for about ten minutes with the motor on and a/c too, it doesn't move, like without power. I have to turn it off wait and then it will move. Pardon my English but is my second language.
2000 Montero Sport Limited, 3.5L
GJP, 03/23/2008
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great truck, high enough off the ground to get through NE Ohio winters with ease. Only issue is front end pull, (shim Issue during alignment) Alarm intermittent Plenty of room for my 3 boys in the back,
253.000 Miles
Jennifer, 01/22/2010
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my baby back in May of 2000, she had 13 thousand miles on her. Today 01/22/2010 she has 243,000 miles on her. The only maintenance I've ever done on her was regular schedule oil changes. The most expensive repair she's had done, I had to replace the alternator in May of 2009. I live in Ga. I've driven her as far West as Texas, Orlando Florida, and numerous times to Philadelphia Pa. All 3 of my adult children at one point had to drive her when they needed transportation. I am pleased with her. Should she quit tomorrow. I can honestly say I got my monies worth and then some. I wonder if Mitsubishi will make me their spokes person. :)
The best blend of everything
Brad, 10/18/2007
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought it when it was 8 months old with 19K miles, after a stint as a rental. As wary as I was at the time to buy a rental, I have been overwhelmingly pleased with its performance since. This SUV is solid, well-built, comfortable, and rugged. Still gets great gas mileage (24 on hwy), and has very low maintenance demands, even for a 4WD. My Montero now has 101,000 miles and is still running strong. It is a strong performer off-road and in the snow. I am able to easily navigate 2-4' of snow (no exaggeration) when many of my neighbors' more expensive SUVs and trucks remain idle or stuck. It has outlasted 2 other used cars in my household and I fully expect another 100K without concern.
2000 Montero Sport XLS 2WD
HawaiiIsla, 10/26/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This SUV offers a lot more than you would expect. It rides more like a car than a truck, smooth. Power is more than adequate. The handling is great. The styling is wonderful. Very comfortable interior.
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Todd, 12/06/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Although I liked my Mitsubishi Montero Sport for the most part, I don't belive it was constructed well. I've had a large number of problems with this vehicle. Initially it was a little oil leak, which always seem to take a while to fix. After it was repaired, some lifters were getting stuck. After several failed attempts to get this fixed, I ended up getting a new short block. With that repair, they damaged the bolt that one of the tension pulleys is mounted to, causing it to shear off a month or so later. Now I have additionaloil leaks, from the head gasket to the cam plug o-rigns. Other issues include poor shifiting from 3rd to 4th when accelerating quickly.
Its a TRUCK
Aubrey, 10/16/2007
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Beware! It drives like a truck, feels like a truck, and yes its a truck not your average passenger SUV. So far no major repair expenses but we have had some performance and usability issues on the 4WD. When brand new it was not worth the price! Also, big recommendation: disable the "anti lock brakes" feature or you will not have control over the vehicle on slippery roads or in an emergency need to stop event (you can unplug this on each side of the front disk brakes). Gas mileage not good. We will never buy a Mitsubishi again. Cheers.............
Great vehicle
kendrab, 02/04/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I looked at several suv's before purchasing, and considered the Eddie Bauer Explorer ($6k more). My Montero has flawless comfort and performance; the only issue i've had is the antenna motor stopped operating after about a year. It's a great looking vehicle, very large cargo space (spare tire is underneat chassis, vs. IN cargo area), great sound system. Fun road trip vehicle. I'd definitely buy one again.
Awsome
Lance Iliev, 06/17/2005
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first vehicle I bought last year and I'm still paying for it. I'll just say if you need a vehicle made right, go to Asia. Comming close to 60,000 miles it has not failed me yet. Great ride, fun for road trips. People I have driven places have complimented me on its proformance and looks(they wish they had bought it instead of there vehicle). A few months ago I was going to try to trade it in for something with a little better gas mileage but now I would rather keep it and upgrade it if possible. Still, I love it to death and expect to get much more out of it in the comming years.
By by beautiful car
Sheri , 03/08/2024
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's 24 years old, I loved this suv from the moment I bought it used, drove from California to Arkansas, and Missouri, Tennessee, 200,500 miles, it's leaking oil, and transmission is starting to slip
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We love our truck
ljrader, 01/21/2008
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This SUV has served us from DINK to two kids. It is just now showing one little spot of rust, 8 years later. Repairs have been only minor or upkeep. Just wish it got better mileage
Rough Ride
Timonfan, 08/07/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only major complaint I have of my Monetero Sport LS is it rides too much like a truck. For those unfortunate enough to ride in the back seat it is an extremely rough ride. Every little bump jars your body. I recently spent 4 hours in the back of a Montero sport Limited and my back and hips were still hurting the next day.
Goody
Derrick, 01/29/2007
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Montero Sport has been a solid performer over the years! It has good pick up and steering response. It is a little short on the turning radius though and it started to burn oil at 60,000 miles. Otherwise this truck has had very low maintenance cost. It has plenty of leg and head room for taller than average driver and passengers. The stereo is adequate and the heat/air is better than average.
Great All Around SUV
Chris, 12/10/2006
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Montero Sport used in 2004 with 40,000 miles on it and have put 60,000 miles on it in 28 months. In Oct. 2006 was rear-ended on the highway, tipped on it's side, and slid 100 feet. It was totaled by insurance company. During those two years I didn't have any single problem with this truck. I changed the oil properly and the break pads. That's all I did. Michelin XLT tires make this truck drive like a car.
My Mitsubishi
msmonica, 04/18/2006
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle since I bought it new in 2000. It has been a very dependable SUV. If you keep it maintained with regular oil changes and yearly suggested maintenance, it will run forever. I have over 150,000 miles on it and its still going strong!
depriciation
DNN, 10/01/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good buy for yr money for the mid siz suv, but the car depriciate very fast. I recommend buying it used, better buy for yr money. Overall, it's a decent car, but there are few noticed problems with the transmission hualing if engine is not warm enough and slight clicking sound in the engine area.
Won't Buy Another One
Myarw, 01/29/2006
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Mitsubishi Montero Sport for four years and I can't wait to unload it. It has many transmission problems. It's very sluggish starting out and has an annoying slip between 2nd and 3rd gears. It's a smooth ride once you get past 3rd gear. The sensors are a big problem, I've replaced my O2 sensor two times at the tune of $189 each time only to have them go bad again within a year. Then the service engine soon light came on. Now the 4 wheel drive is going bad too. I am trading it soon and can't wait to be rid of it.
Have had for a month but love it already.
Christopher Dunn, 04/12/2016
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just bought it a month ago for $2000. The guy lied about some things, but I can't complain. And it was probably overpriced. It only had 156,000 on it and I've put about 600 on it. The only things wrong are that there's a loud squealing coming from it, we think it's the power steering pump, and the radio shuts off after 3 minutes and I have to press eject and the power button just for it to turn on for another 3 minutes. I was upset to find out that this one doesn't have 4 wheel drive, but it did pretty well in snow and does great in rain. The only time I got stuck was in mud next to a drive way. The gas mileage is great compared to the smaller jeep I used to drive. It fits a car seat pretty well. It's hard for me to put him in just because it's a smaller space putting him in than it is in a car with bigger doors. Storage is great. Suspension is pretty good. Overall fantastic SUV. Would love 4 wheel drive though. I would definitely buy it again.
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Never Again
rktex, 10/18/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle loses value faster than I have ever experienced. It has a constant tick in the engine due to a flawed lifter design; seats are uncomfortable for any multi-hour trip. Back seats sit at such an angle that they jar your spine on any bumps. Unfortunately it is now really a Chrysler product under the covers, and therefore not reliable or supported after the sale.
Best I've owned so far
Ltl Doc, 08/20/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport ES 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I originally purchased vehicle for travel involved with work. It has quickly become my preferred vehicle. I highly recommend this SUV.
Even Better the Second Time
zascarace, 08/20/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second Montero Sport I've owned (I traded in a 1997 LS) and the only cause for significant complaint would be the level of sevice received from Mitsubishi Dealerships. The Montero Sport is quiet and rides smooth (for a truck). The "New for 2000" coil spring rear suspension really made the ride quite a bit smoother. In fact I will argue too smooth since I had to add air springs to level out the ride when loaded down for long trips.
My Montero - two thumbs up!
jsbesq, 02/23/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No problems. Great vehicle.I am turning in my lease, and would recommend it to anyone. This SUV drives great. Wind pushes it a bit on the highway, like any smaller SUV, but it cant be beat around town.
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the toddster, 02/15/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fine dependable car. Have owned it for nearly 4 years and never experienced a problem. Less horsepower than most mid-sized SUV's, but I didn't buy it to tow anything. Can't go wrong with this vehicle.
Very Happy
tjklark, 04/19/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought our Monty with about 65K miles, have had only normal servicing done to it. Drives well, plenty of power, tight steering and suspension makes it handle like a car. Very sharp looking vehicle with enough "extras" to keep my wife and I both happy. Excellent stereo. Love the extra storage compartments and rearseat cupholders. HUGE improvement over our '95 4runner. Solid 4x4 performance in the snow and ice, not as top-heavy as other SUVs.
Best Family Performance 4x4
Hawaiian Time, 03/30/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 2000 Montero Sport Limited 3.5 V6 is the best 4x4 we have owned. It is a great compromise between an all out heavy duty truck type 4x4 SUV (like the older 4Runners) and the newer Car based SUV's. It drives as good in the NW rain, snow, and ice as it does in the Hawaiian sun. The power of the 3.5 V6 is Outstanding as are the handling and ride. We consistently get 20 MPG. The reclining rear seats are nice (we didnt realize they reclined until this year) as are the storage compartments under the rear floor. Never broken down.
Great SUV for great price
Jasun, 07/12/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Montero Sport XLS brand new in 2000. The car looks great, I always get compliments. The power when i head up to the mountains is more than adaquate even with the air conditioning on full blast. Another great aspect is the fuel mileage. I am averaging about 20 to 21 miles per gallon!!! The ride is surprisingly quiet for an SUV. Great SUV, highly recommended. If you are in the market for a used car get the 2000 Montero Sport overt a 2001 or 2002. They have begun transforming the car to more of a Xterra type instead of a nicer 4 runner type. They offer less options in the newer ones. In my opinion the 2000 is the best Montero of all.
2000 Montero Sport LS 4wd ( Chicago )
Sporto el' Montero, 10/14/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a standing testamonial to the reliable Mitsubishi cars I have owned... 1996 Mits. Eclipse GS-T and 2000 Montero Sport LS 4wd. I rarely have any problems and the gas mileage is the envy of all my friends who have SUVs... 20 mpg for 6 cyl. 24 valve !!! Other people noticed it does not ride like a stiff SUV truck... It handles like a sedan but you are seated higher.
Owned it for a week and still wondering?
c c, 06/04/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hands down, the most beautiful SUV out there! But...horrible gas mileage - We get better with our 2000 Chevy Astro. I like to go from 0-60 ASAP but my Montero will not allow that! Tranny is having problems somewhere between 2nd and 3rd - turn the AC on and you can forget about passing anyone! Body feels very sturdy, like you'd be safe in an accident. Good back seat leg room.
nice vehicle
RobP, 05/10/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No problems. Mechanically great. Never a problem..
Best car I ever owned
haida10, 06/30/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I doubt my future purchases will treat me this well.
Love my sport
Jayson, 10/27/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have a 2000 Sport Limited and love the car. I had after market heated leather seats put in and they are great. Have not had a single performance issue. I tow a 3000 pound boat with a 1300 pound trailer with no problem. Only issue is that it is black and hard to keep clean, but that is black cars for you!!
Own SUV
SalaiTuk, 08/12/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun to Drive but need more HP.
good family wagon
spyklee, 08/27/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i have owned my sport for about 1.5 years. 3.0L V6 auto trans. this is a good family veh. easy to get daughter in car seat, lots of space in cargo area, vehicle looks great. easy to manuver in tight city areas (UK). driving pos. is great. love those mirrors (big). upgrade to better shock, stereo is lame, more power is needed for city, on hwy going up hills the sport takes'em like a champ. fuel eco. is soso 21hwy. no major problems except changing front brakes, the whole assembly,(pads & rotors) at about 52000 mils. good roadtrip veh/grocery getter. if you find a used one make sure driveshaft seals were done, it was some sort of serv. bulliton.
Problems, problems, and more problems
javaman, 07/15/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always had a front-end creaking noise that the dealers could fix/find. Several of the switches have had to be replaced that had stopped working. The servicing dealership (Burlington Mitsubishi) overfilled the automatic transmission with fluid causing it to overheat. At this point I am going to trade it in on a Toyota 4-runner or Sequoia. The resale values are so much better for the Toyota's and their reliability is great (my wife drives a 4-runner). I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone...getting good service seems next to impossible (I have visited 3 separate dealerships for servicing).
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Bobby Edmondson, 12/04/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had very good success with my Mitsubishi Montero Sport. I have driven primarily road miles and have over 90,000 miles on the auto. Have had only minor problems(electric antenna not functioning). Otherwise, all has worked as advertised. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Montero Sport and intend to continue driving it.
Nice SUV
nmt, 09/04/2004
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very strong overall body built. Nice exterior looks. You would never be afraid to go anywhere with this truck on or off road.You can rely on it's engine not to leave you cold on the road. Good suspension. The downside is the large turning radius. Can't maneuver quickly in a tight parking spot in one approach. The ac needs more time to cool off the interior in hot summer, unlike the Toyotas. Had some frustrating electrical glitches; like the auto lights on (dome light) when I open the pass door side. Alarm failed to arm during very cold winter.
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tkuhn1, 02/15/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
overall, a good, reliable car. comfortable, everything you would want in an SUV, but could use a little more boost in power.
Fun Drive
GingerJozan, 04/03/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love driving the Montero Sport LS. The roof rack and available space are great for traveling.
COULD BE BETTER
rome, 05/28/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
FUN SUV TO DRIVE, A LOT OF PEOPLE LOVE THE WAY THE TRUCK LOOKS. VERY NICE RIDE, HOWEVER, ALSO THE SUV HAD A KICK WHEN GOING FROM A LOW TO A HIGH GEAR. TRANSMISSION IS ALSO ACTING FUNNY, MAY WANT TO CHECK THAT OUT.
NEEDS SOME WORK
TAYREN, 07/18/2002
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
FUN TO DRIVE! GET MANY COMPLIMENTS ON LOOK OF VEHICLE. LIKE THE SIZE COMPARING TO OTHER MID-SIZE SUV'S. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN PERFORMANCE WITH TRANSMISSION- HAS DELAYED KICK-IN WHEN INCREASING SPEED. ESPECIALLY BAD WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. 4WD HAS ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH SLIPPAGE.
Must be strick manufacturing tolerances!
Mr.Fussy, 02/23/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In a 3 year period my wife and I had a new Toyota 4 Runner Limited, Dodge Dacota 4x4, a Murc.Mountianeer and the Mitsubishi 2000 Sport XLS 4x4. Of all of them we agreed that the Sport had the best road feel, body tightness and general responce and efficiency in the overall drivability. Last year on a vacation we rented a Grand Cherokee. It was brand new and we were afraid that it would handle better then the Sport.It didn't.
Good midsize SUV
Nicholas, 07/28/2005
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Limited 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is a solid SUV for $10,000 less than the Mercedes and a better truck besides. It burns regular gas. Tows a boat easily with the 3.5L engine in the Limited. Gas mileage decent at 17-21, a little less in winter. One problem with leaking fluid from the front transaxle due to a bad seal, but no other problems at all. None. I have tied huge things to the top luggage rack and drove home no problems. If you want a car, buy the Lexus for 35% more money, but for more of a truck look and feel, this is hard to beat. This is even more comfortable than the Toyota 4Runner I thought about purchasing.
held up well
rsr72, 03/18/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have had the Montero Sport for three years now. It has held up well. Great interior, seats, and excellent paint quality. The gold paint looks almost as good as when it was new. Decent power, low wind noise and acceptable ride for a truck-based SUV. The Montero compares favorably to the other vehicles we have recently owned - a Toyota Tundra (poor gas mileage, horrible seats and so-so paint quality) and a Honda Civic (poor paint quality, interior rattles.
Wonderful SUV
Jhlilly, 06/11/2003
2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have only had one problem with this vehicle in the last 3 years and that is my power antenna INOP. Other than that, she has worked out well for my family