Used 1997 Mitsubishi Montero Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 Montero, so we've included reviews for other years of the Montero since its last redesign.
Glad To Own
TH, 08/13/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle over 3 years ago after graduating form college. Currently it has over 107,000 miles and I plan to get at least 100,000 more as I put in alot of miles in a day. The only major repairs i've had to make is replacing the timing belt which is part of the scheduled maintenance. Love the seating for seven and how it retains the truck like styling. Make no mistakes, if you want a nice ride and don't often go off road, don't get this vehicle. It is a truck and rides like one. That's why I like it so much. Performs well in deep snow (2.5'), rain and mud. Does lack some horsepower.
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.
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Never Disappoints Me
JHW, 07/11/2008
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This SUV is so good I just can't get rid of it. There is no legit reason for me to sell it and it won't die. Why pay tens of thousands of dollars on a newer SUV when this one is so solid and performs just the same? It's indestructible!
Thinking of a 2nd
atlcfp, 08/30/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Montero LS 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this 97 model in early 1998. I have over 170,000 miles on her and she still accelerates briskly and is fun to drive. I am considering purchasing a 2000 model with the squared off wheelwells as this is the only version I find to be more appealing than my own. I am only considering selling it because at some point a majot part has to break... doesn't it? I have had no major problems and have been pleasantly surprised to be getting Honda mileage from a Mitsubishi. I have a long torso and have a difficult time finding an SUV with headroom. The Montero has bags of headroom. I am very happy to be looking for a 2nd Monetero.
reliable
gdt, 05/07/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Montero SR 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
we bought this car new in late 96 we do not go off-road much but it does the job well when needed it has been very reliable we do all scheduled maintance it is not comfortable for long trips we had twins in college and this car really held a lot of stuff, especially with a luggage carrier on top the jump seats are more of a nuisance in that it robs the rear of space but if you have small kids, they would be fine the mileage is not great - around 16mpg around town