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4.75 out of 5 stars

What a ride

Dano, 09/11/2009
2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just purchased a 2003 Montero XLS with 81,000 miles and it run like new. This truck has great power and passenger room. My kids love the big sun roof and I love the interior and exterior styling. I have always wanted this truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome SUV!

hh 589 , 08/29/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I loved the build quality and interior at the time of purchase. A bit of remorse set in over the first year due to "road wildness" - read comments on the internet and found out I needed to change the "OEM" tires - changed to Michelin LTS and man what a difference - now I love everything about this vehicle - I now have 97,000 miles and have not had any major problems - agile , rock solid and extremely comfortable in and out , best visibility . My partner is on his third company car and I have still stayed in this one even though the company would buy me anything I want - nothing out there that interests me .

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4 out of 5 stars

Love my Montero!

dgkobs, 08/07/2016
updated 08/25/2021
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

However, do not bother repairing the rear A/C, if you have it. It will just fail again.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle!

Martha Coyne, 10/28/2015
2003 Mitsubishi Montero XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful

Very Reliable, no major problems till 2015, and only 117,000 miles, loosing oil found out the rings went bad. Had to replace engine costing $$$$ With new engine runs great but now the drive train needs to be replaced. Took very good care of this Montero, not sure why this all happened. Not only that but had to replace alternator 3 times prior to finding out about the rings going bad. Drove the Montero from Washington to Mississippi, not one problem!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Not Just For The Dogs

Denise`, 11/21/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After looking to replace my Ford Explorer with another I just wasn't sold. Having three large dogs was a consideration as was having to drive clients. Unlike my previous SUVs I can fold down the seats to create the dog barrier; no more of those bulky fences, and the dogs can be closer to front seat passengers. The interior is classy and has drawn many a compliment, even from a pal who'd recently purchased the Benz SUV. Handles like a dream in rain and snow; I ski so it's been put to the test. We haul our motorcycle trailer with it and it doesn't slow us down a bit. Oh, did I mention the extra large sunroof...

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