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Best Car We've Ever Owned
8YR Montero Owner, 06/24/2004
1996 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I really regret selling this car. We had it for 8 years and it was the best, most reliable, most comfortable vehicle we have ever owned. It worked flawlessly, and only ever had very minor problems with it. I would highly recommend a Montero to anyone, and am considering buying another. The vehicle I replaced it with just doesn't come close to the Montero. It's very capable both off road and on. I've driven this back and forth from Los Angeles to Vancouver multiple times as well as used it for a daily commuter. I can't say enough good things about this car. If you're in the market for an SUV put the Montero on your short list.
Great Example of Japanese Quality
CarGuyandConsumer, 06/27/2002
1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Montero SR is the best SUV that I have ever owned. It feels solid in everything that it does. The 4 wheel drive system has NEVER failed me, and I live on the mountain side hills of snow country. Durring the winter, going down snow covered hills/roads can be even more difficult than going up, but my montero has never failed. Low range gearing is excellant and has amazing holding power. The locking differentials make driving up icy hills a breeze. The adjustable suspension helps improve vehicle controll on winding roads at high speeds (put it in hard mode).
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See all 0 listings'96 Montero - a True Offroad Vehicle
Bob Britz, 12/26/2006
1996 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 1996 at three years old and 45,000 miles. It now has 175,000 miles and I have no vision to sell it. Approximately 23,000 of my 130,000 miles driven have been off road in the Sierra Nevada, Inyo, and Death Valley areas. Not light offroad, but 4WD locking hubs off road required stuff. I've changed the oil every 3,000 miles and had only one major repair when a part of the intake plenem broke off and caused internal valve damage. The car gets a consistent 15 mpg and has never left me stranded due to it's advanced 4WD dual locking hubs (a rare item on any SUV today) and its capacity radiators and transmission coolers. Mitsubishi outfitted this truck perfectly - not for soccer moms.
Workhorse Deluxe
Pee Wee Denton, 05/26/2017
1996 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is not sleek or dynamic from a visual concept but, it is reliable and a workhorse for the average family.
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My Favorite Car to Date
jim, 03/29/2007
1996 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
What can I say? Hmmm, this was one of the best vehicles I ever owned. I hate to part with it, but it is time. I have not put much into the car except tires and batteries over the years. The paint has held up well and is still as shiny as the day I purchased it. I will miss my old friend.
Ron of Montgomery Alabama
Ron Sutton, 09/22/2007
1996 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Was used primarily for road travel with a load of product and brochures for Sales and Marketing for all DoD, Federal and State Government sales of computers and computer related equipment for a seven year period. It was an office on wheels. It never failed me or let me down in any way. Unfortunately my supporting Mitsubishi dealership closed in Montgomery, AL. I have had to let some things go for lack of a competent and trustworthy repair facility. I am having to take the vehicle to different repair facilities for different types of maintenance requirements. I'm due for a timing belt change and have found a recommended facility finally. I'm ordering most of the parts myself.