"Oh, and I am in Central IL (Peoria) anybody else around here? I have not seen a Montero in this city."

And you probably won't see too many...ever. Even though Mitsubishi established the 'Diamond-Star' plant in Normal, Il, just 45 minutes away, they, uh, didn't "play in Peoria," to steal a phrase.

I'm from Peoria, IL. as Leadfoot knows (we've exchanged a few PM's). It's the world HQ for Caterpillar Tractor and has an entrenched union feel to it. There are a lot of American vehicles, especially trucks and SUV's, running around that town. What a great place to grow up. And then move on from, for me, at least.

Keep posting up, Mr. Lead. It's nice to hear about the ol' homestead. It's also nice to be able to drive on smooth roads here in AZ, by the way...

John B.