I Bought My Affordable Off-Road Dream Vehicle, And You'll Never Guess What It Is!

[@labestiaazul5428]

A 100% with this vid. This guy is great doing this job!!

[@tanner882]

I agree. When this dude reviews real world rigs the average person can buy it’s way better than the brown-noser giving everyone a Yuppy opinion on the bronco or jeep. 👍

[@stephenchisadza4975]

I don't mind the yuppy so much. It's his dad that annoys me. To me he has a slight condescending tone towards his co-hosts

[@chadclark2070]

Great video, I have and love a 2003 Suburban! I don't want huge car payments. Keep this content coming.

[@sevnlight6313]

It's always going to be a terrible time to buy anything as long as the national spending exceeds economic growth substantially

[@woodpecker58]

@@tanner882 AZ 7, ,

[@Fireneedsair]

I was about to buy a Subaru Forester when the mechanic pulled up with a 2001 montero limited. I went for a test ride and I was instantly hooked. Comfortable, big windows,just my all time favorite ride. I’m at 187000 miles and counting. I’ve put some money into it including the inevitable timing belt/water pump, all new suspension parts,tie rods, spark plugs, ignition coils etc but I never once regret it. I’m always happy when I pull away from the curb. I’ve driven cross country many times and what a pleasure! I hope to have my baby for a long time!

[@deathflashx089]

Can't wait to see this with some decent tires on it going off-road. Love it.

[@vsatking]

My brother bought one with 55000 mi a couple of years ago. He loves it and takes it out to the desert all the time. These are going to see price increases like everything else!

[@tomw7647]

Your heart is in this vehicle… I like it I’d buy it. Best video you have been in.

[@DarklightRebel]

I grew up in the older models of these, they are absolute beasts. Nice buy. Hope to see more of it soon!

[@mariodesmo]

I'd polish the headlights, change the fluids/tires, and hit the trail!

[@turbojunki]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Montero.. had a 91 and an 02. Awesome performers off road, and bad weather. I keep looking for a 2006 with lower miles. Great choice sir. Mitsubishi has abandoned everything. I love Mitsubishi products, I’ve owned about 60 Mitsubishi’s. Now they make boring appliances.

[@MrIpjrobson]

I've been keeping my eye on these. As far as I know, we never had them in Canada. I'll be very curious to see what you get up to with this one.

[@FracturedGoblin]

We did, up until 06 like the US. I recently seen two just like this one parked abandoned in a backyard in Newfoundland unfortunately. Never see them on the road

[@ORflycaster]

I'd love a Montero, but nor w/o USA dealer support. I had a Rodeo that I initially thought was pretty great (heavy frame, D44 rear axle, etc), but there's no ISUZU USA anymore, and parts were a PITA to locate. I'm afraid the Montero would be the same way. At this point I'd rather pay too much for a used Toyota with the knowledge that parts are much easier to track down.

[@kylehamm7287]

"My wife keeps buying old tables and stuff"- blahahhahahaa

[@donaldwilson2620]

I always loved the Montero. Me personally, I do prefer the second generation model because a friend from high school had a 1993 Montero SR which was the top spec model at the time and it was a great off roader. The Montero is definitely underappreciated.

[@williamcole442]

Same and the second gen was bigger

[@hankj.b]

I love them all except for the second gen for some reason, but the second gen was still awesome. I owned a 1st gen before and now I’m planning on buying a 4th gen 2021 model from Jamaica and bring it here to California since it’s still being sold there and apparently with a V8 option.

[@blue5had0w]

@@hankj.b I wish they sold it in the US!

[@kadent7320]

Definitely, I have a 94 Mitsubishi Montero Sr currently and it’s great.

[@Fireneedsair]

@@williamcole442 the 3rd gen is the biggest

[@gg_pita]

Here in Brazil, the Montero (called Pajero full here) was sold until the beginning of this year, and we have the Pajero sport which is a proper body on frame suv based on their midsize truck L200 sport

[@oldbloke100]

Same as Australia

[@carlosnunez8229]

Same here in Costa Rica, they are still called Montero Sport and L200 but it's the same. I definitely agree with Nathan when he said that Mitsubishi needs to go back to its roots!

[@biohazardjimenez]

I've owned 4 montero in the past and this year i bought a stupid clean 05. I love these rigs! Can't wait to see .ore episodes on the monty.

[@karlfriedrich7758]

One of the most genuinely capable off-roaders ever made, with interiors way more luxurious than any competitor they were positioned against. Massive 9.5" differentials and super reliable drivelines. I have now had 4 (Gen 1, Gen 2 and 2x Gen 4s) and managed to buy one of the last true Pajero Exceeds to ever be sold new in 2021. The models with IFS and IRS are actually better off-road than the ones before it. It makes it incredibly capable up deeply rutted tracks because the diff is tucked up so high. I've walked it up tracks with just 33s and a lift kit following Nissan Patrols on 35s and put it in places you'd never believe. Not once have they ever had any serious mechanical problems whatsoever. You're gonna love it!

[@perpelle]

4xoverland doesn't agree and his experience is quite big.

[@karlfriedrich7758]

@@perpelle 4xoverland is an extremely biased individual. He makes the most loaded reviews I've ever seen and he has a specific distaste for Mitsubishi. That review on the Pajero was the most dramatic nonsense I have ever seen from a reviewer. I'll address his points as a person has owned nearly every generation of Pajero over 10 years, had Land Rover Defenders in our family in Africa and elsewhere for 30 years as well as several other 4WDs such as Nissans and Isuzus. I've seen the places owners have put them in, including knowing friends and users who have taken their Pajeros on expedition through Africa, hardcore trips through Australia and who rally them professionally: "I smashed the sump when I rammed the car into the bottom of a dune. That car has less clearance than I thought and that sump guard is incredibly weak" This is absolutely asinine for someone with his supposed 'experience'...I mean really... He self-admitted to ramming into the dune harder than any other car that trip. The Pajero had no suspension lift whatsoever. The factory guards (including the sump guard) on pretty much ANY 4x4 from the factory are weak. That's why there is an aftermarket for these components. I have a mix of 8mm alloy and 4mm steel guards covering all the major components and have literally slammed the whole car onto a boulder under the fuel tank, run over a truck's steel fender that flew off in front of me, and hit the sump and aftermarket transmission guards countless times on rocks and stumps with absolutely no damage other than small dents in the guards. He's comparing a 1.5mm pressed steel factory rock deflector against the aftermarket standard 4mm guards..... Do Land Cruisers and Defenders come with 4mm guards from the factory or do they come with flimsy stock guards? Amateur rally competitors fit commonly available 3" rally suspension lifts from ORAM, larger tyres and bash plates and jump them >1m off the ground with no issues. So yes, maybe slamming your stock vehicle into the bottom of a dune at high speed isn't the best idea without modifying it first... "The back middle seat is so uncomfortable" Barely anyone uses it, the middle seat in most cars including his gift-from-God Land Cruisers are only intended to fit a 5th person for a short time and aren't meant to be as comfortable as the two main side seats. I can tell you from experience that a Defender seat, regardless of whichever seat you pick is uncomfortable. It feels like a plank. The driving position is terrible and you're constantly hitting your elbow on the door when turning the steering wheel while the handbrake is under your leg the whole time, yet he absolutely loves Defenders and glosses over any of that doesn't he. Many Landcruiser 79 owners change their front seats out as one of the things they do. "The rear bumper kept scooping sand." Yes, that's a known weakness. The solution? Fit a towbar (it takes up the gap between the body and the bumper and doesn't affect the clearance). I've had that on both my Gen 4s in sand and deep mud and never experienced that. Or even better there are also bash plates available aftermarket to solve that very issue for

[@pinut187]

Interior of the Lexus equivalent is more luxurious.

[@karlfriedrich7758]

@@pinut187 that is true, I'm guessing you mean the LX470? That was pretty much exclusive to the US and cost nearly 70k USD while the Montero was only 38k USD at the time. The Pajero/Montero isn't really trying to compete with the LC200 or LX470. Its direct competiton would be the Prado/Pathfinder/Bighorn/Discovery who were all around the same price at the time.

[@amarbinay6654]

4x4overland seems legit still l like older gen pajero which is if available should buy otherwise...

[@Navin.R.Johnson]

Time to change the radiator, it's got that telltale brown color of the aging plastic. I swapped mine when I did the timing belt job, but the aging plastic is starting to get brittle now, so don't ignore it. I too think the Montero's are overlooked and are great trucks. Soon, when others figure that out, they will start to climb in price like some of the others have already done.

[@sofloflow]

Same goes for the first gen Xterras! Theyre great off roaders & go for dirt cheap. Trying to convince my pops to sell me back his old 4X4 supercharged one (which i use to own & he bought off me when i needed a fat down payment, funny enough).

[@brettsuydam7457]

It’s actually pretty cool inside. The third row fold is really handy.

[@jestruck]

It’s handier if you take the third row out. That space is huge for recovery gear, sleeping bags and all fun stuff to go into the Wild!

[@bluman79]

@@jestruck yessir! That's EXACTLY what I use that space for in mine!

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

@@bluman79 does the second row come out as well? considering one for an overland project

[@bluman79]

@@o-REDBEARD-o depends on how much you want to do. Anything will come out, with the right tools, but otherwise, in the case of the manufacturers intentions, no, the 2nd row is merely meant to tilt forward, up against the back of the front seats. It'd make a great overlanding machine with all the available cargo space tho!

[@Fireneedsair]

@@o-REDBEARD-o I pulled out the second row double seat and left the single in. Now I can stretch out to sleep

[@Agent.K.]

The 4wd system on these is one of the best in the industry.

[@vitocorleone3724]

I don’t know much about Mitsubishi so i can’t say much, and I hope to learn more from TFL, but as far as variety, and pedigree are concerned this was an excellent purchase.

[@phillipevans9414]

Vito Corleone. The V6 Mitsubishi is a great engine and long lasting (if a bit thirsty), although most of this model here in Australia are diesel (still very reliable), and yeah, these are the smart buy in terms of value for money (particularly compared to the overpriced Toyota competition). Cheers!

[@itsaboutfam]

Congratulations on the new purchase. These are absolutely great vehicles and a rich and legendary racing heritage. I own a 1998 Gen 2.5 Winter package and my wife owns a 02 Limited. Look forward to your build!!

[@abdouabboud]

Finally a Montero on the channel, we are waiting for an offroad series please. Congrats!!

[@petronela910]

Just said similar

[@chuckk458]

“Better origin story than Jeep.” OFF WITH HIS HEAD!! Just kidding. In all seriousness though, I’m glad you found an off roader you like.

[@ec6933]

I'm really into these weird little.offroaders more than most things on this channel... It's just so relatable but this way I don't risk my own money!

[@Flying_GC]

A Pajero isn't 'weird' or 'little'

[@TristanNicolas]

@@Flying_GC I guess depends on where you live. For us in Australia, that's a full size 4wd and very common. Back in Europe (where I am from originally), it would be considered quite big. In the US? Probably small compared to a f150? And weird because they don't see many of them?

[@Flying_GC]

@@TristanNicolas yeah im in NZ it's certainly not regarded as small here and like aussie we've generally always had larger cars over small ones. Even in the US it's definitely not small, and it's a very common car globally which negates the weird comment IMO. We don't have Crown Vics here but wouldn't call them weird because of it lol. My 2c anyway.

[@pennmikael]

@@TristanNicolas I have a neighbor who has a f150 and another who has a pajero/montero. They certainly are comparable in presence when next to each other. Sure the truck is longer but pajero seems “beefier”

[@andrenieto7495]

There is nothing Little about a full size pajero it is actually quite big!

[@delsolarpablo]

Had the exact same model for years. Build as a brick and super reliable. Great general purpose off-roader. Not so great in the MPG department.

[@brianfloster2609]

Love the Montero. When I was in the market for a "cheap" off roader last year I was strongly considering these as well as Isuzu Troopers/Rodeos, but ended up finding the perfect R50 Pathfinder (2002) that was a one owner with full service records dating back to 2002... Great buy sir.

[@andrewcampbell3071]

Man that era of pathfinders is classic

[@brianfloster2609]

@@andrewcampbell3071 Thanks! Yeah that's back when a Pathfinder was actually able to find paths... RWD based, 2 speed transfer case, and solid rear axle. It's been a great vehicle so far.

[@frankmagana1408]

The Trooper is a great, reliable vehicle. I had mine from my Junior year of HS, all throughout college, up until last year when I sold it to my friend, and replaced it with a 14 LX570. It was a rugged SUV, and even being 2wd only, it was great when i mudded it, and all other types of shenanigans. All that thing needed was 4wd and a v8 and it wouldve been a beast

[@farouqiamin7894]

@@frankmagana1408 I got a 2000 Trooper its simply fun to drive just gotta check the oil level every 2 weeks

[@windrider65]

I had a 91 Trooper, I only got stuck in it once. I had to stop at the intersection at the end of my road, or keep going and get T-boned by a snowplow. When I stopped, I sank in the snow. It didn't have enough power to get out of its own way, but I think that's what made it such a great truck to drive in the snow. I had a Rodeo after it, but hands down the Trooper was the better snow truck.

[@TheVC30]

My parents bought '98 Montero Sport XLS in 2001 and its still going strong today, love the fact Monteros of all gens are getting love.

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Congrats on the new-to-you Montero! I think you absolutely made the right decision in this market to forego all the markups on new or newer used vehicles. I know you had to replace your beloved Pathfinder after it was smashed, so I think this Montero is a great option until the car market returns to reality. I can't believe you found a Montero in that condition. Way to look deep through the ads! I considered a Montero Limited of that gen back when they were new, but I couldn't convince my (now ex-) wife. I will have to live vicariously through you here on TFL.

[@mpeugeot]

Totally solid purchase... A little expensive, but in that condition, I can see paying a premium for it.

[@boostwizzard]

A little pricey right now because of the crazy boom of used vehicle sales and new stock shortage, but they’ll eventually come down

[@bionic_one]

I loveeeeeeeeee the Montero, my dad had one back in the day and I can say it was one of the most fun and reliable vehicles we owned, his was an older model and it was a diesel one. I wish they’d bring them back looking like yours, I’d buy one on the spot. Congratulations Nathan and hope you enjoy your new toy.

[@leonardkessinger5574]

I wish I could have one of these and yes they're getting HARD to find

[@TD5rage]

Come to England we are tripping over them.

[@organicmechanic8170]

I remember when you could order a Montero with the Amphibious Option and receive a snorkel straight from the factory! Almost forgot how cool those were, nice ride Nathan!

[@gordonbarclay6106]

They are awesome here in the UK its called a Shogun. Hopefully at the end of the year I will have another one as I used to own a Pajero about 9 years ago. Need more videos on this..

[@kristianmurin3696]

I was going to be upset that you got something to replace the Sammy but I'm hoping you just added this badass to your collection. Fellow Montero and Sammy owner!🤣

[@wcjeep]

I think this replaced the WRECKED Pathfinder.

[@hsjawanda]

Great buy! I've always wondered why nobody talked about the famed Pajero (Montero) in America. When I was in high school a dark blue Pajero with silver cladding used to be my dream vehicle (haven't owned an SUV/CUV in my life yet). Remember seeing 3D engineering drawings of this version of the Pajero in an auto mag when it was launched and thinking that the engineering looked really impressive.

[@dancrecan]

155.000 miles it's nothing, my wife 2006 Montero got over 200.000 miles with no repair. We pull a 25' trailer with ATV's on long trips also (the longest was Chicago to Colorado ,Boulder area.

[@olafgerhard2956]

Congratulations, it‘s a great car! Fully agree, it‘s a shame to see what Mitsubishi is delivering today.

[@jebu100]

All of my family loves Mitsubishi cars. Previously I had Mitsubishi evolution, which one of my sister took then I brought 2014 make Mitsubishi pajero 3.8, my dad had Mitsubishi nativa, my second sister had Mitsubishi pajero sport, one brother inlaw have Mitsubishi pajero 2018 make, second brother inlaw owns 3 cars 1. range rover 2. Porsche Cayyan and ofcourse Mitsubishi Pajero 2011 make and last but not least my wife owns Mitsubishi ASX 😅

[@tacorenec]

My family have a lot of them trough the years. Mirage 95, old pickup, a few second gen Monteros, eclipse, 3000 gt, Outlanders and like 4 Lancers, all good and reliable.

[@mikiplavin1424]

Great purchase and video! The Pajero (Montero) overseas was offered with an electric factory rear locker - including this generation!

[@scottiebake]

This is awesome 👌 we've had all the models of Pajero's in our family and I've currently got the very last model gen 4 pajero with the 4m41 diesel engine, they're great rigs. Looking forward to more on this!

[@Bigjobrob]

I have your exact twin. So fun to see you get into such an amazing platform, Nathan. I can't wait till you show what this can do off-road. Roman is going to be shocked!

[@seancooke7332]

Beautiful Wagon Nathan. You will have no problems with your Montero because it is just about run in at 155,000 miles. Over here in Ireland she is called the Mitsubishi Shogun in the North and the Pajero in the South. We had V6 petrol powered versions which were unbelievably reliable but the most popular version by far was the 3.2 litre 4 cylinder Turbo Diesel which just lapped up hard work and uber high mileage without any problems. Owners bought them repeatedly.

[@LPM84.]

Really enjoy these older import off-road vehicles. I Had an Isuzu amigo with the cloth top on the rear. It was like a larger midsized open top suzuki samari or sidekick. Was a fun light duty adventure vehicle.

[@grandtheftautotune7715]

A few tips-You can also completely remove the third row seat without tools and use that space for more storage. You can remove the factory 6 disc CD changer and move the climate controls to the location of the CD player and this allows the installation of a more modern double din infotainment system in the place of the (still excellent) factory single din Infinity stereo. Big game changer for making this awesome rig more modern. Keep up on keeping the cooling system on point. Run a can of Seafoam through the gas tank 4 or 5 times a year. Bilstein 4600's are perfect for these. If the sunroof stops working, its not the motor failing, there are 3 bolts that hold the motor to the roof, they are notorious for falling out, just reinstall and loctite them and then look up the calibration procedure which is easy and youre set. For the front seats and the crappy leather, Amazon has a bottom cushion cover that is somewhat close to the original color, a little lighter, but definitely doable. The paint in this color (Viking White Pearl/ Sudan Beige) will hold up really well, clay bar, buff and polish, then ceramic coat it and you'll be amazed at how it pops, especially the pearl at night.Other than these things, they are very durable and wont leave you stranded. I have a Gen 2 as well, with 210k on it and its not running right now. Both are great rides.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Great tips - thanks!

[@wajfaj]

Also check the trans oil cooler lines under the radiator. The rubber elbow are easy to replace and they will fail eventually. Also check if you have rear heater, if the lines to it fails the car will overheat - something the alu engine does not like.

[@NathanDAdlen]

@@wajfaj thanks man! Will do!

[@NoxNoctisUmbra]

Before watching video, Mitsubishi.

[@haktic8074]

I own one of these, the 2004 model, however it’s a bit more poverty spec and has the turbo diesel. 400,000kms and still going strong!

[@KK-cw6xe]

I owned 1st, and 2nd gens Monty! You definitely did the right purchase Nathan. Less than half the cost of any LC and just as capable 👍🏼

[@stevehorvat69]

Always reminded me as Mitsubishi‘a version of the Lexus GX470

[@SaxonWinther]

I LOVE Monteros. They always looks so good. I’ve never owned one but always get excited to see one on the trail

[@gauravbhardwaj8760]

I could not agree more with you Nathan. The Pajero as it was known around these parts was legendary. I was lucky enough to own the the previous generation compared to yours with 2.8 intercooler diesel and that thing put a smile on my face each time, till I sold it after 300k kms. I still have the dreaded sellers remorse 😭 after all those years.

[@mattonthewater]

So dope, I’m gonna miss my GX470 but I got a new 4Runner so it’s gotta go

[@adamadams6740]

These and the Troopers we’re always something I was interested in but never got. I’d love to get one of the two some day!

[@supernova8715]

Isuzu trooper?

[@andyd8977]

Nice buy Nathan, Wished there was more a tour of the front interior to see the dash and some of the features of the limited.

[@guass007]

Congrats! I'm driving a 4th generation one since 2007, and I have done over 200k miles on it, a great car

[@joaquinpaul8205]

Man I love these things. Even preferred it over the Landcruiser Prado which it competed against. In India where I'm from it came with a 3.2 litre 5 cylinder diesel which put out roughly 200hp but a lot more torque and for the broken roads here it was perfect. You wouldn't even feel the bumps, the suspension just soaked it all up, no need to slow down at all and it drove way better than the Prado(Lexus GX in the US) being fully independent all round. Its pretty popular in the middle East too and reliable as well. Mitsubishi really dropped the ball unceremoniously killing off all their hallowed brands like the Lancer Evo, the Pajero/Montero, Eclipse, Galant etc. As Nathan says, 12 time Dakar winner, the Evo rally cars were also killing it in the Asia Pacific Rally championship well into the 2010s too. All that pedigree simply squandered off by the shitty management deciding to focus on shitty small cars. And how did that work out for them?? Look where they are now. The company is just a shadow of its former self and was barely hanging on by a thread when it was finally bought by the Renault-Nissan alliance. But they're also having their fair share of problems now too so Mitsubishi is just hanging in limbo while all this crap sorts itself out. At least their commercial truck business is doing decent owing to their popularity in Asia. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@kc5077]

Mitsu’s had it rough ending their collaboration with Chrysler then, Daimler-Chrysler, then trying to go Solo. Mitsubishi still build some amazing SUVs and Trucks in the Pajero Sport and L200 that aren’t sold in the US. Hopefully Mitsubishi’s alliance with Nissan will help them bring their mojo back.

[@supersmurf64]

Back in the day when driving around town you could always tell when you were behind a Chrysler that had a mitsubishi motor under the hood. You could tell by the billows of smoke pouring out of the exhaust every time it accelerated. Those were definitely the good ol' days 🤣

[@andakara27]

Let me get the fact straight the mitsu is bought by Renault then put side by side with Nissan Judging by the nissan's fate under renault so far I am gonna say, it won't be good as well

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

Congratulations and welcome back to the family. Being a PO of several earlier Gens you obviously know the in's and out's of these rigs. Imho, 156k is a relatively lower mileage unit and well maintained is definitely a objective statement. Unless you have the maintenance history to prove that. I think 8k$ is a reasonable price for the condition. I'm the owner of an 02 Sport XLS AWD, w/149k on the clock when purchased. I paid $1k👍,, but it needed extensive services and repair😫. Ohhh well, I knew that going in. Now I have a great platform that is once again reliable and very enjoyable. Join us on any of the Facebook Montero groups.👌 In closing,, 🤔 if MMUSA were to bring back the Montero platform to the States, as we know it, I believe it would be so tech/ luxury heavy it would be Completely out of the realm of any Joe Average buyer. My 2cents. Take care and thanks for sharing your video. Cheers 🍻, G, in beautiful Boulder City Nv. USA 🇺🇸. ✌

[@KansasSlim64]

Nathan, this seems like Tommy reasoning & practicality. Who raised him, you or Roman??? Nicely done.

[@Hughjass2855]

Love these vehicles, so versatile. We've been using them (called Shogun here in the UK) for work and family for years, had 8 of them. All of them have towed on a daily basis and we tend to run them up to about 300,000 miles without major problems. Rust is the big killer of these. So long as you service them properly, keep the fluids fresh (esp A/T fluid) they will go on forever. We have the diesel ones here which suit a life of hard work. Super Select 4WD is brilliant, they are far better off road than they should be with such limited front wheel travel. The short wheelbase versions even better with a much better departure angle. Enjoy your purchase Nathan, great choice, I'll be watching for updates!

[@nightwolf5909]

Good purchase, looking forward to seeing it off road.

[@yashjani6294]

Iv owned many models of this and they are still my dream car to buy

[@thomasdavis8117]

Totally agree about the low beltline it makes such a big difference to visibility and the feeling of space.

[@PintoBnz]

Subscribed to this channel just for more Montero videos! Great job and great car!

[@michaelbrown9363]

I’ve always loved this generation of Montero. I consider it a budget alternative to a Land Cruiser. If I need a kick-around SUV again, this will be in the running. I took the opportunity to get out of my ‘16 Audi A8 profitably, parked the money and picked up an ‘05 Jaguar XK8 to drive for fun until whenever the car market equalizes again.

[@JohnQuincy1776]

My favorite is the previous Gen. I tried to buy a couple but it didn't work out. I remember driving onto the lot of the Scottsdale Mitsubishi dealership and seeing this last gen. It looked so radical at the time and has held up very well.

[@foellerd]

Wow, stow and go in suv is impressive. Usually floor space doesn't allow for that because of the drivetrain.

[@sparkl_motion]

These are a unibody on rails type design, more of a monocoque. They’re damn rigid, even off-road, and you’ll spend time with one wheel in the air on the trails.

[@Ciege]

lot of miles, haha. im sitting on 390k still no issues Gen 4.

[@lukman8400]

They are awesome in snow. Some reviewers in Russia would prefer this over the land cruiser or the patrol, saying land cruiser is for desert while Pajero is for snow/dirt. There were videos of this pull out the Gelandewagon out of a snow hill 🥶

[@introversion993]

Exactly my experience in Colorado mine handles the snow amazingly even like 2ft

[@joshleal9811]

Congratulations. Montero is like you said, exelente off roader, very comfy and lots of space. I'm just sold my because the only problem, is been hard to get parts and some of them need to be spacial order. But after all really good.

[@iigsniper]

1. I want to see Nathan get into the third row 2. Unbolt that third row and there will be tons of room and extra under floor storage.

[@sparkl_motion]

There’s a latch for the third row to pull them out, so you don’t need to unbolt anything at all. This is where I keep my air compressor for my lockers, as well as all of my off-road recovery gear. They’re flipping fantastic!

[@iigsniper]

@@sparkl_motion damn now I want one. Lol my 2014 soul was just totaled ( Rip) . Maybe a potential replacement

[@seabiscuit726142]

That's where I keep my compressor, fire extinguisher and the recovery gear.

[@OldThomMerton]

I've was a fan of the Monteros and the Eclipses in the 90s and 00s and am also sad at the demise of Mitsu. Hope you have fun with the Montero, Nathan!

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

the outlander is also in dakar?

[@abelflexes2]

Finally the montero getting some love. I know a person down here in SoCal whose running king shocks on his Gen 3. I own a 94 Montero SR, the top trim of its generation and I freaking love it.

[@hcrffi]

Stopped only in US. Mitsubishi is big on 4x4, especially in Japan. Even have true 4x4 equipped Minivans. Just like Toyota, Nissan, etc… have cool vehicles in Australia, Europe, Asia, everywhere except US. You don’t like it, blame your Politicians for their Foreign Trade Agreements and Policies.

[@dogsandcars202]

You didn’t go over any of the interior features like the dashboard or four-wheel-drive system or anything silly

[@NathanDAdlen]

We will when we take it off road in a later video.

[@jacobabraham7160]

@@NathanDAdlen I had one which was a swb not a 3.0 a 3.8swb those are rare

[@autoteam1001]

lovely car. That is a very reliable petrol engine

[@austinandannah5357]

Didn’t you just say you wanted a truck and a suv will never fit your needs.

[@NathanDAdlen]

I did… but this was SO cool! I couldn’t resist.

[@worldhello1234]

@1:25 It looks like a Mitsubishi "Wanker" - Pajero - to me. :) Exactly, it is a 3rd generation Mitsubishi "Wanker" from 2000 to 2006. @2:30 Highway miles aren't much of a problem. As far as I can tell there ain't no real issues with this generation. :)

[@ivannarvaez367]

These still look really modern. I’m a Montero fan so I can’t wait to see this baby on the trail.

[@justinmcroberts4633]

I’ve always liked the design. I like the tall green house cabin. But they killed it when it went unibody and full independent suspension. Isn’t there a rumor that Kia/Hyundai/Genesis is building a “Land Cruiser” fighter? Body on frame? Live rear axle? Etc… Kia/Hyundai heavy industries has the ability, I just wonder if they would go all the way?

[@jeremyarndt8218]

About time you guys buy one of these! Yes!!

[@GothRocker7]

I hope Mitsubishi Motors really makes a come back in America, but I know they will probably stick with the CVT transmissions because of their Nissan partnership, which is sad. Test Drove the new Outlander, actually very nice vehicle, well put together, but that dam CVT makes the four cylinder work so much harder.

[@kyledexter485]

I had a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. With the V6 and AWD and man that was a great SUV in any weather condition. I still miss it and I sold it back in 2013. Nathan I really hope you do some off-road videos with it.

[@kristianmurin3696]

Nathan had an outlander and I do as well. It's one great vehicle. 200k plus miles and going strong.

[@kyledexter485]

@@kristianmurin3696 what year is your Outlander?

[@kristianmurin3696]

@@kyledexter485 2007

[@jamesclapp6940]

CASH IS KING: the nicest part of a cash buy was/is the month after you buy your new asset one does not have to write a check to continue ones happiness, that money can then be used in upgrades and enhancements like tires, lights maintenance. that is why I still drive a 2005 Astro AWD which has been paid off for 17 years and if I need to do long term maintenance I can then pay CASH for that repair, which is still cheaper than the initial down and first months on something new like a ZR2 Colorado!

[@rodolfoazofeifagomez6341]

This is great!!!!! Been waiting for a Montero on this channel for years!!!!

[@mitkotashev2984]

Old? I drive a 1995 Pajero and still consider it new 😁 If you used a third of your money to buy a 20 year old SUV, it's either very expensive or new ones are relatively cheap where you live. Mine's worth like a 1/15 of a new one 😁

[@ejohnson3131]

So interesting, I’ve been looking on Autotrader for a Montero like this or an Infiniti QX4, Nissan Pathfinder, Isuzu Rodeo/Trooper or Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus LX… I miss these truck-based SUVs. I wish they sold the Suzuki Jimny here in the US, but I guess I’ll have to get an overpriced Bronco!

[@travelinman482]

Have you seen the new Suzuki Jimny? Looks pretty cool. However, I just wished that it was 4” longer. It’s cargo area is a tad bit too small for hauling any gear in it.

[@ejohnson3131]

@@travelinman482 Yeah that would be awesome. Just want something like that to drive to work, have a little fun on the weekends doing some light off-roading. Powerful and spacious enough to haul 5 people and their gear and is fuel efficient. Are we asking for too much?

[@jamessullivan8300]

I'm still looking for a new truck but, not going to pay these prices. Here's a thought, how about a new Mitsubishi Truck... Anyway, congrats on your new ride! 200 hp is enough to haul those used tables around with :-)

[@abrahamjustiniani1430]

I'm waiting to see the off road videos with it, i used to have one of those, 2001 model year and was so awesome, even using 2wd, is perfect, waiting to see more updates bro

[@paulocancio5870]

Very nice pick, in Asia Pajero (which is Montero in America,) and Nissan Patrol were just as popular as the Toyota Land Cruiser. They were all capable off road. Wish they bring that back and bring Nissan Patrol here in America

[@yashjani6294]

This were the best cars iv ever owned 🔥😭😭😭

[@zachswy]

I've always liked the Montero! Congrats on the new debt-free ride!

[@guyod1]

17 year ride with 165 k miles is not debt free. Going to get a bill every month or 2

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Duuuuuuude my wife and I had one. A 2004. Same color. These have the best driving position. This one was very reliable and comfy! Good choice! I knew you were cool! I sold mine the guy that bought it lived in Africa and took it back there

[@chrisshaw2769]

I love it, Nathan! I used to love the old Monteros and the old Isuzu Troopers, too!

[@gs6810]

I have an '03 and they are beasts offroad. I gave mine 31.5 inch tires and a 2 inch lift for a little bit of clearance and it is can do just about anything. These trucks are amazing. They can fit 33 inch tires stock and are stout enough to handle that size tire without breaking cv joints. You will end up on 3 wheels a lot when "four wheeling" but the traction control system will always keep you rolling forward and the stiff and balanced chassis makes those wheels lifts relatively drama free.

[@unhandleme]

Sweet ride, Nathan. Always loved the Montero - every generation. Can’t wait to see you take it off-road!

[@steveasher9239]

I had a2012 Pajero in Australia. Small diesel common rail turbo. That thing could pull extremely well, was comfy and cool. If there's a vehicle I miss it's that one.

[@dcb976]

I had really wanted one in high school, but never got one. It was from the previous generation. Glad to see someone got there's.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Interesting. What could possibly go wrong? With no major failures, I think your ahead of the game. Your right about buying a car now, you really have to want one. And glad I dont. You used to see those everywhere. Keep us posted.

[@leonardkessinger5574]

They still have Montero sport and Strada in other markets that are decent off-road

[@anester1866]

if thats a 3.8 liter (6g75). its a great engine. those power numbers seem low. i wonder how its different from the one used in the endeavor, i think those put out about 230 hp. and the mivec 6g75 used in the eclipse gt and galant ralliart were rated at 258 hp. these are the engines that people are swapping into a lot of small light weight cars now. without forced induction, people are getting well over 300 hp out of them. depending on tuning and fuel, some are getting over 400hp.

[@scottbast3678]

Finally someone is reviewing a montero!