Used 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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very reliable
It's been a very solid vehicle. Not a single mechanical issue. It now has 85,000 miles on it. Some complaints I have are that after about an hour of driving I've got to get out and stretch my legs. The seat height is too low. It's definitely not a vehicle designed for a tall person. The roof is also quite low. The side steps aren't really functional so my seat is wearing because I essentially have to slide in and out. It handles great in the snow and does well off road. My sister bought an '03 Jeep grand Cherokee at the same time we bought our MS. They've had nothing but trouble with it. There's something to be said for the simple design of MS. Not a whole lot of gadgets that can break.
A Very Nice SUV
I bought this a few months ago. The SUV is very nice to drive. The engine runs very smoothly for a three year old vehicle. There is enough room for five passengers and enough space for cargo too. the controls are easily accessible.
Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS 4WD
Great car, very dependable, it is very strudy in turns, doesn't lean into turns, even though it is an SUV, it behaves like a normal with minor differences. The only downfall is the mpg, compared to other cars very bad, but good compared to other SUV's.
Great SUV...the only caveat
I love the vehicle...the only caveat is that the automatic transmission really needs another gear (5th) as the engine rpm's run about 3000 at 60 mph...might account for the lower than expected gas mileage. Otherwise, it's a real pleasure to drive...very stable and strong feeling vehicle. A total wiz on snow/ice covered roads!
Everything is great, but
I have really enjoyed this truck, the handling is great, the reliability is awesome, but the rear suspension is weak. Going over some bumps, it feels as if there aren't any schocks in the rear.