We call them Pajero over here. I have 2006 Gen 3 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 3.0L V6 24V Petrol, LWB. Incredible cars. I've also had the Gen 1 LWB and two Gen 2 SWB versions 👌🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Got a 06 Montero. Put an OME suspension on it with stiffer springs, 1.5" lift in rear and 1.35 in front. Makes a huge difference when towing or carrying a load.
One day I will have a Monty! I was doing some reading.. i found it very cool that the Gen3 unibody was actually quite stiffer and stronger than the traditional ladder frame design during testing. Also, you’re right about the community aspect. It can completely change the thoughts and perspective on car ownership with certain makes or models. I wish the LC100 community was more like the Montero community, I try to bring those good vibes, but that only goes so far. Great video, dude!
Well said. The community is a legitimately consideration when buying a 4×4. The Montero community is great, I'd be completely lost without the knowledge these guys have.
I have a 2004 Montero. It's more like a hybrid construction: unibody but there is a ladder frame embedded underneath that gives it incredible stiffness because the axles and suspension components are not connected directly to the unibody like in a regular SUV.
If anyone gets an oil leak dripping on the hot exhaust pipe burning and smoking don't panic, its the Cam Sensor o ring its a 2 min $2 fix its also best to change the cam cover gasket also. I can see these cars getting 1 million kms on the clock in another 10 years just keep an eye on underbody chassis rust.
Greetings from the UK. Over here they are called a Mitsubishi Shogun. We have a decent UK based Facebook community. They are an excellent truck and it’s nice to see they are loved around the world. Excellent video mate! Loving the front bumper!
Looking for an overland rig and just a couple days ago came across and started thinking about a montero. Pretty cool vid. I’ll def give it some consideration.
I subscribed to this channel and a member of the Facebook group but don’t even own a Montero. Someday soon, been trying hopefully before prices jack up like they did for the GX
@@amirali619 awesome, you won't regret it! Just make sure do the following ASAP: -check upper timing chain guide (worth replacing OEM as they're very cheap) -replace fuel filter every (or second) service -if you've got time, do an EGR delete - these are quite common to clog up
You talk about traction control system, and how he work almost like a locker, but Mk3 SuperSelect model has a locker in the rear axle, and a central locking differential. I saw a lot of this cars with a R/D Lock switch from factory, near the heat seat buttons, where i see you have some red switch. ( Sorry for my bad english, i'm from Europe, Romania )
Bruh, rear spoiler has to be top 3 at least for sure. The groups are indeed awesome & I'm just salty on my 01 xls not having the cruise control :) though I get to avoid the butterfly valve & brake booster woes.
@@montanamontero I doubt I would've bought my 01 XLS without it :) I do love the big sunroof and the spoiler. Coupled with bedliner, tint etc makes the truck look more than a decade younger.
I had a 2001 and a 2003 limited, took everything I threw at it. Gas mileage not so great but it is very heavy chassis. Not too many upgrades unfortunately. Still some of my favorite vehicles I owned.
I would love a video showing in depth your front and rear bumper setup, the approach and departure are one of the worst things on the monty, it looks like you have a good setup
great vid! thanks! I was a owner of a Nissan Patrol GR from 2001 long base, real heavy duty. today's I am considering that Mitsubishi or a Gen 2... because I thought that gen3 with that body "without chassi" and independent suspension all 4 weels will bet a down side :-/ how do you compare a 2nd gen vs a 3rd gen? will a 3rd a good go?
I have an 02 and an 03 monstero and the one thing i noticed is my 02 has a rear LSD , but no traction control My 03 is open diff but has traction control. I am tempted to swap the LSD to my 03 and see how much more capable it becomes 😅
In stock form my 2001 gen3 Pajero 3,2d with the factory locker thats not working pumpfailure… with 33inch tires 255/85-16 toyo open country mt and low tirepressure at 20kPa or 1,5bar its capable.
I want a 3rd gen but there's nothing wrong with my 2.5 gen. She has 474k miles on it and still pulling strong. I can't justify buying another montero (I have 2) 😅😅
Man I love the rig ! I would really love an 03-06 but Im gonna be looking at a really clean 01 today . Really debating if I should just wait for a clean 03-06 to come up or just snag this 01 today.
I prefer the earlier NM 2000's models, they had the LSD standard in the rear as opposed to TC and it's just a simple well proven combo. No need to wait for it to build vacuum pressure as well if you're using TC heavily off road
@@rolldog82 look under your hood where it gives you the engine code (firewall, passenger side) and see what axle gear ratio you have. If it doesn't have the 4.90s I would consider that first instead of the swap. You can get them at the junkyard for cheap
I think many people want to make something what it particularly isn't. From Experience, I feel the Montero is a great Camping, Off Road/Snow/Rain and Mud SUV and great multi-purpose vehicle. But Not a 100% Overlanding Vehicle like alot of the Overlanding Community try to make it out to be as an option.
We call them Pajero over here. I have 2006 Gen 3 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 3.0L V6 24V Petrol, LWB. Incredible cars.
I've also had the Gen 1 LWB and two Gen 2 SWB versions 👌🏿
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
Got a 06 Montero. Put an OME suspension on it with stiffer springs, 1.5" lift in rear and 1.35 in front. Makes a huge difference when towing or carrying a load.
How many miles does your Montero have?
@@carlosfederico1125I got an 03 with 178k starting to have some issues il need help with soon
One day I will have a Monty! I was doing some reading.. i found it very cool that the Gen3 unibody was actually quite stiffer and stronger than the traditional ladder frame design during testing. Also, you’re right about the community aspect. It can completely change the thoughts and perspective on car ownership with certain makes or models. I wish the LC100 community was more like the Montero community, I try to bring those good vibes, but that only goes so far. Great video, dude!
Well said. The community is a legitimately consideration when buying a 4×4. The Montero community is great, I'd be completely lost without the knowledge these guys have.
I have a 2004 Montero. It's more like a hybrid construction: unibody but there is a ladder frame embedded underneath that gives it incredible stiffness because the axles and suspension components are not connected directly to the unibody like in a regular SUV.
@@seabiscuit726142 so the Pajero got hybrid frame?
@@youraverageisuzuowner3699 Gen 3 & 4, yes. Gen 1 & 2 have the classic body on frame construction.
Another great video, and thanks for the shout out to MMUSA. It's great because of guys like you. Keep up the great content! ♦️♦️♦️💪
If anyone gets an oil leak dripping on the hot exhaust pipe burning and smoking don't panic, its the Cam Sensor o ring its a 2 min $2 fix its also best to change the cam cover gasket also.
I can see these cars getting 1 million kms on the clock in another 10 years just keep an eye on underbody chassis rust.
My Montero have that problem, leaking every part of the engine,
So happy I found this channel. Im about to get my 3rd Montero and want to build this one up. Thanks so much. Please make more.
'03 Limited here. Love mine! I'm about to upgrade suspension, hopefully soon! Great videos brother!
Right on!
Greetings from the UK. Over here they are called a Mitsubishi Shogun. We have a decent UK based Facebook community. They are an excellent truck and it’s nice to see they are loved around the world. Excellent video mate! Loving the front bumper!
I’m buying an limited this Saturday.
It will compliment my Evo nicely.
lmao same
Looking for an overland rig and just a couple days ago came across and started thinking about a montero. Pretty cool vid. I’ll def give it some consideration.
I subscribed to this channel and a member of the Facebook group but don’t even own a Montero. Someday soon, been trying hopefully before prices jack up like they did for the GX
Love your video's and love the Pajero/Montero Community!
I’ve got an 04’ diesel. So far it’s on 430,000kms and I suspect it’ll get to 500,000. They’re seriously great cars and quite easy to work on too.
I'm about to import a 3.2L Diesel 4m41 gen 3 from Japan!
@@amirali619 awesome, you won't regret it! Just make sure do the following ASAP:
-check upper timing chain guide (worth replacing OEM as they're very cheap)
-replace fuel filter every (or second) service
-if you've got time, do an EGR delete - these are quite common to clog up
I love my '03! It can off-road with the best of them. Plus it's a fraction the cost of Land cruiser or Jeep.
Another great video. i have a 97 SR but im on the lookout for a 3.8 gen 3 limited
Good choice! I also have a 95' Gen 2, the more the merrier
Just bought my 2004 montero limited from a grandma at 87k in Jan 2021
$3600 SRS and tire sensor lights are illuminated, everything else is in fine shape
Just picked up a clean 01 for $3500 love it.
Great video deserves more views!
You talk about traction control system, and how he work almost like a locker, but Mk3 SuperSelect model has a locker in the rear axle, and a central locking differential. I saw a lot of this cars with a R/D Lock switch from factory, near the heat seat buttons, where i see you have some red switch. ( Sorry for my bad english, i'm from Europe, Romania )
Yes, some models outside the US have lockers, which is better. but here in the USA we only have traction control
Great video man....this should help potential owners feel comfortable on getting into the 3rd gen platform. 😎👍
Nothing beats the montero community
Just picked up a 2003 Montero with 149k. Happy now as it sits beside my 2000 Montero Sport and my 1988 Mighty Mx :)
Love my Montero
Bruh, rear spoiler has to be top 3 at least for sure. The groups are indeed awesome & I'm just salty on my 01 xls not having the cruise control :) though I get to avoid the butterfly valve & brake booster woes.
Everyone goes nuts about the spoilers haha. they are pretty cool.
@@montanamontero I doubt I would've bought my 01 XLS without it :) I do love the big sunroof and the spoiler. Coupled with bedliner, tint etc makes the truck look more than a decade younger.
Mine 01 xls has cruise control. It wasn't an option for any of Monteros in the USA as far as I know. Cruise control should be on every gen3 montero.
@@USOV101 my bad. I meant traction control. I do have the cruise control.
Keep the videos coming i loveeee this channel
Nice video , I have a 2003 Montero
Such a nice lookin car
I had a 2001 and a 2003 limited, took everything I threw at it. Gas mileage not so great but it is very heavy chassis. Not too many upgrades unfortunately. Still some of my favorite vehicles I owned.
Another great video! Any chance a Montero Sport comparison video could be made? I see mostly Sport models in Western NE.
thanks! unfortunately my sport died before i could make a video with it
Ever make that video on traction control? Asking for a friend
I would love a video showing in depth your front and rear bumper setup, the approach and departure are one of the worst things on the monty, it looks like you have a good setup
i have one going through the front, i will make one about the rear bumper soon
Can you make a comparison video Montero TRC vs Toyota ATRAC? I'm sure it will be very interesting
i might actually be able to make that happen. i have a few friends with new trucks that would probably be into that
Could you post a list of the communities and shops you've come to use please? Thank you 👍👌
Luso overland.com, Adventuredrivendesign.com and the Mitsubishi montero facebook group!
How about a good camping rig? Maybe a little mud but no rock crawling? Would you recommend a Monty?
100% i think they are amazing for that application
Are you still selling t-shirts
great vid! thanks! I was a owner of a Nissan Patrol GR from 2001 long base, real heavy duty. today's I am considering that Mitsubishi or a Gen 2... because I thought that gen3 with that body "without chassi" and independent suspension all 4 weels will bet a down side :-/
how do you compare a 2nd gen vs a 3rd gen? will a 3rd a good go?
it depends on what you are doing with it, but the gen 3 is very impressive offroad
I have an 02 and an 03 monstero and the one thing i noticed is my 02 has a rear LSD , but no traction control
My 03 is open diff but has traction control.
I am tempted to swap the LSD to my 03 and see how much more capable it becomes 😅
do it, it's a great combo
do you know where to get a lift kit for this?
lusooverland.com
awesome vid!
I been looking to buy an expedition second-gen / third-gen, but you just convince me to buy a montero instead
In stock form my 2001 gen3 Pajero 3,2d with the factory locker thats not working pumpfailure… with 33inch tires 255/85-16 toyo open country mt and low tirepressure at 20kPa or 1,5bar its capable.
i need with the transfer case,weird noise
Hi, how or where did you get the slidebars?
I made them myself, I have a whole video about the armor if you are interested
Yeeeee
Did you do the 4.9 swap in front and rear or just the rear? Im looking at an 02 montero limited soon
you have to swap both of them at the same time
I have Montero 2000 sports but is always problems is only 116 mil miles,
I want a 3rd gen but there's nothing wrong with my 2.5 gen. She has 474k miles on it and still pulling strong. I can't justify buying another montero (I have 2) 😅😅
The more the merrier! i have all 3 generations
@@montanamontero yea i have a montero addiction lol I have 2 gen 2.5 and 1 montero sport lol guess I'll trade one for a 3rd gen
Where did you find your ring and pinion at for the rear gear?
a junk yard. 2001 and 2002 XLS models have the 4.9
What about gen 2.5 with blister fenders?
those a called gen 2.5s.. and they rock
Man I love the rig ! I would really love an 03-06 but Im gonna be looking at a really clean 01 today . Really debating if I should just wait for a clean 03-06 to come up or just snag this 01 today.
Wait, so they replaced the rear locker with a traction control in the US ?
Yes, we never got a locker version in the USA. super bummer
In Spain, 00 to 02 have rear locker. 03 to 06 have traction control.
I prefer the earlier NM 2000's models, they had the LSD standard in the rear as opposed to TC and it's just a simple well proven combo. No need to wait for it to build vacuum pressure as well if you're using TC heavily off road
There’s a center lock for 4h and 4l but when I purchased mine I was surprised to not see a proper rear dif lock
Is the 03-06 much better than 01-03? Since 01-03 have LSD but not 03-06..
I prefer the 03+
@@t-money10 Mine is 2004 3.8, with Traction Control 😀
Gen 3 3.8 5 speed is better than 3.5 4 speed right?
generally, yes
@@montanamontero possible swap engine and transmission? Put a 5 speed on the 3.5 will be better?
@@rolldog82 that i don't know about. not sure how that swap would turn out and i don't think i've heard of anyone doing it
@@montanamontero I appreciate your help. Keep giving us good content 👍
@@rolldog82 look under your hood where it gives you the engine code (firewall, passenger side) and see what axle gear ratio you have. If it doesn't have the 4.90s I would consider that first instead of the swap. You can get them at the junkyard for cheap
I have an 01. This made me a bit sad XD
haha still good, but i do think the 03-06 are better
Short answer: YES!
I think many people want to make something what it particularly isn't. From Experience, I feel the Montero is a great Camping, Off Road/Snow/Rain and Mud SUV and great multi-purpose vehicle. But Not a 100% Overlanding Vehicle like alot of the Overlanding Community try to make it out to be as an option.
Why do you say that?
my dad has the same car bro @Montana Montero
И в България има град Монтана.Намира се в северозападна България.
"it's made of 8inch thick folded steel"!!!! I don't think so champ, maybe your thinking of an Abrams 😂
1/8”
Great now monteros are gonna shoot up in value
they are already on the way up
my dad is
in dominican republic
mitsubishi montero 2005
Great now monteros are gonna shoot up in value
they are already on the rise