Welcome to 4x4Wire Montero Board!

The Gen I Montero does have some issues unique to the marque, as all vehicles do. My preference for the Montero is based upon other experience with Isuzu products that were good/bad.

The first Gen Montero had a few changes for the US models between 1983 to 1991. Others will elaborate on some technical issues later.

However, the Mitsu V6 has some interesting things that include lifter tick, solved by replacement normally. The V6 models have a 2-core radiator that may not cool the engine during hard use, like rock crawling or towing, but the 3-core center from a 4-cyl radiator will alleviate some concerns. 1989 models have an EGR tube that 90/91 models don't. Some of the board guys are running 34" tires and crawl with them, no body or suspension lift needed.

The Trooper has a latch to keep the rear cargo door open that is not found on the Montero.

In my worldly scheme, the monetary hierarchy for this class of Japanese SUV goes Suzuki - Isuzu/Nissan - Mitsubishi - Toyota. The Montero is affordable and durable, using several similar suppliers as Toyota...Aisin transmissions and hubs, for example.

Explore the other Boards on this page, too, as many here have both Isuzu and Mitsu products. Brendon is running Isuzu wheel center caps on his Gen II Monty.

Buy the Montero, then I can sell parts to you. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Russell