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 Monteros we wish were available in the US
#946963
05/27/09 02:17 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 391
OP
Mudrunner
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The diversity of Monteros in Central America is amazing. Here's a 4-door diesel Mighty Max from the mountains of southern Honduras. Trucks cost 50% more there than in the US; older vehicles are maintained and kept in service. ![[Linked Image]](http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss169/photobucketBWTN/DSC00927.jpg)
DDs:
Projects: 86 Ram50
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: 87_Montero]
#946964
05/27/09 02:57 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 294
Mudrunner
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I'd love a 2dr Pajero Exceed DiD 5-speed (Needs to be LHD though) to go with my 01 Montero Limited.
A Pajero Evolution would be nice too!
1989 Raider SWB Auto 3.0L...It's ALIVE!
Currently on a shakedown cruise...
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: dougl3nc]
#946965
05/27/09 06:09 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,712
Roll Me Over
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Me too for an Evolution, try and find one of them in LHD though.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: OldColt]
#946966
05/27/09 06:36 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 294
Mudrunner
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If I could score an Evolution, I'd suffer with driving on the wrong side of the truck!
1989 Raider SWB Auto 3.0L...It's ALIVE!
Currently on a shakedown cruise...
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: dougl3nc]
#946967
05/27/09 10:22 PM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,121
Body Damage is Cool
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Those Double cabs do have some potential to emerge from theyr destiny as a fishermans hauler to become a decent off roader. All they need is some TLC and $$$. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.f4x4.is/new/files/photoalbums/2113/42190.jpg)
1987 SWB Pajero 2.5 TDI on 31" rubber waiting for a hip replacement and bigger shoes
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: dougl3nc]
#946968
05/27/09 11:28 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 785
Rock Warrior
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If I could score an Evolution, I'd suffer with driving on the wrong side of the truck! agreed. personally i really want a diesel SWB gen 2
87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: vr4]
#946969
05/28/09 04:41 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
Rock Warrior
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personally i really want a diesel SWB gen 2 I have a Gen2 SWB here in OZ with the 3.0L. I just sold a Gen1 LWB with the 2.5L 4D56 ITD. I was enamored with the diesel before I bought it. No more. Too expensive to operate. Perhaps the 4M40 is a better engine. I had nothing but trouble. Operating costs are about the same as with a gasoline engine. Better mileage with the diesel, but the fuel and all other consumables are lots more expensive. Parts are more expensive and harder to get as well. I like my Gen2, but now that I've had it a few months, I like my 89 Raider better. For $300-350 I could put a Rostra cruise control in it. It's smaller, lighter, quicker and gets better mileage. I really dislike the cheesy plastic trim. The Rhino Hide I had painted below the trim line on my Raider is way better. The dash is not as well organized. I'm in the process of changing the drivers' seat to a bouncy - very complicated compared to the two I put in the Raider. The Paj does (did) have nice split rear seats, so I've made into a 3-seater with a box to hold all the stuff I hope not to use. I made the Raider into a 2-seater.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: Bernoulli]
#946970
05/28/09 05:39 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 785
Rock Warrior
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personally i really want a diesel SWB gen 2 I have a Gen2 SWB here in OZ with the 3.0L. I just sold a Gen1 LWB with the 2.5L 4D56 ITD. I was enamored with the diesel before I bought it. No more. Too expensive to operate. Perhaps the 4M40 is a better engine. I had nothing but trouble. Operating costs are about the same as with a gasoline engine. Better mileage with the diesel, but the fuel and all other consumables are lots more expensive. Parts are more expensive and harder to get as well. I like my Gen2, but now that I've had it a few months, I like my 89 Raider better. For $300-350 I could put a Rostra cruise control in it. It's smaller, lighter, quicker and gets better mileage. I really dislike the cheesy plastic trim. The Rhino Hide I had painted below the trim line on my Raider is way better. The dash is not as well organized. I'm in the process of changing the drivers' seat to a bouncy - very complicated compared to the two I put in the Raider. The Paj does (did) have nice split rear seats, so I've made into a 3-seater with a box to hold all the stuff I hope not to use. I made the Raider into a 2-seater. i have a bouncy in my gen 2. theyre available but not as common as gen 1. as for fuel...free for me (though not legal. filtered used ATF works great as a diesel fuel. only problems ive heard of were hard cold starts and slight smoking when cold) i do have a gen 1 SWB and plan on always having 1...but i really do like the gen 2 hence my wish <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: vr4]
#946971
05/28/09 07:20 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 524
Rock Warrior
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i have a bouncy in my gen 2. theyre available but not as common as gen 1.
Didn't know that. Back to the junk yard. The racing seat I bought to replace the original seat won't be too hard to adapt to the suspension, but my floor is not flat and none of the mounting holes line up with anything. Three levels for four holes with the left front (inside for RHD) at an angle.
89 3L V6 5spd SWB, Aisin Manual Hubs, 2 (suspension) seater Raider in Wheeler, OR
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Re: Monteros we wish were available in the US
[Re: Bernoulli]
#946972
05/28/09 02:51 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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I hate the dash on the gen2. Very dim in daylight, sometimes almost impossible to read.
I also hate the lack of vent windows, and round headlights, and the plastic cladding crap...
I'm halfway planning to put the 3.5 in the 89 lwb for the best of both worlds. Anybody know if the activetrac tcase will mate to a km148?
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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