1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS review from North America
"Would definitely keep it if my family wasn't growing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought used and had to have a new CD player put in it the stock one didn't work.
Seats aren't all that comfortable on long drives.
Back seat has enough leg room for kids but an adult over 5.5 feet tall will feel a little cramped.
Horn sounds like a moped.
AC makes a squealing noise so I just don't use it.
General comments?
Runs great. I'm only selling mine because my family size is now demanding a minivan.
For an SUV, it gets great gas mileage.
Four wheel drive kicks butt in the snow and heavy rain.
Had it for five years, changed the brakes about 4 years into it (not sure how old they were when I changed them) and the tires just got changed.
Make sure if you have any electric work done, it gets done by a pro. When I had the new CD player put in, the guy who did it screwed it up and there were a few shorts I had to take to a specialist to fix.
Will need an alignment every few years if you drive it like an SUV is supposed to be driven, which I did (woods, every kind of weather, hauling everything, etc).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2008 |

