1991 Mitsubishi Montero LS review from North America
"A great vehicle to buy if you're interested in throwing money away (buy American!!!)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After the Aerostar finally died, we had to buy a new car. We bought the Mitsubishi because it was 4-wheel drive and looked cool. but we quickly found out it wasn't. So far:
- Each doors' power window has malfunctioned at some time or another.
- We have to replace about a gallon of antifreeze in the car every 1-2 weeks.
- Oil leaks, too.
- Oil/antifreeze combo goes onto the manifold, makes the car smoke like Marlboro man.
- Windshield washer works when it wants to.
- Rear door handles don't work from the inside anymore (not childlocks).
- Rust in strange places (e.g. front of the hood).
- About every piece of radio is held on with krazy glue, duct tape, or combo.
- The radiator starts emitting orangeish-brown fluid during long drives, mars the finish.
General comments?
Car drives OK, gets decent fuel mileage, good speakers, but there are problems (see above).
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  | A solid performer |
| An SUV the way SUV's were meant to be |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | V-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2000 |