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03 Sport Common Problems
Hi guys, new here looking for information on an 03 Montero Sport. Looking at buying an 03 XLS Sport, 1 owner with 57k miles on it. Id say the interior is an 8/10 and exterior is a 8/10, its pretty clean. So im wondering what are aome of the common problems these trucks face? I know its gonna need a timing belt, and have planned to do it if i purchase it.
Second, what would be a good value for it? It has brand new i think 31" BFGs and new brakes. Im in Omaha Ne if that helps with an eval. TIA |
03 sport owner
I have an 03 montero sport. Timing belts should be changed about every 40-50000 miles. Keep your injectors clean. 1 can of sea foam per month should do it. If you ever have any electronic problem with the car have a Mitsubishi mechanic work on it. Factory parts only. Just spent 3 grand on repair due to aftermarket sensors. Change your oil and air filers every 3-4 months you should be good to go. As for a valuation, $3500- 4000 max.
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Originally Posted by Amamoy
(Post 324756)
I have an 03 montero sport. Timing belts should be changed about every 40-50000 miles. Keep your injectors clean. 1 can of sea foam per month should do it. If you ever have any electronic problem with the car have a Mitsubishi mechanic work on it. Factory parts only. Just spent 3 grand on repair due to aftermarket sensors. Change your oil and air filers every 3-4 months you should be good to go. As for a valuation, $3500- 4000 max.
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Originally Posted by Amamoy
(Post 324756)
I have an 03 montero sport. Timing belts should be changed about every 40-50000 miles. Keep your injectors clean. 1 can of sea foam per month should do it. If you ever have any electronic problem with the car have a Mitsubishi mechanic work on it. Factory parts only. Just spent 3 grand on repair due to aftermarket sensors. Change your oil and air filers every 3-4 months you should be good to go. As for a valuation, $3500- 4000 max.
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Originally Posted by HunterD
(Post 324758)
I agree on OEM sensors, but SUPER STRONGLY disagree on SeaFoam. I have a Monty with over 230k, not a single can of SeaFoam went into it at any time. I think I have used a bottle of injector cleaner in it once.
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I did a lot of research before buying my Montero. Everyone who bought one new loved the car, but I didn't realize they are such a pain to work on. Factory oem parts are much more expensive than aftermarket. I would look for a vehicle that doesn't have a interference engine. It's too easy to damage the valves in this type of engine. I've spent a total of 5 grand in repairs to a car worth 2 grand. This is my first and last foreign car. American only from this point on, but just because it's American, doesn't mean you wont have an interference engine. Check before you buy. Every manufacturer has at least one model with this type if engine.
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Originally Posted by Amamoy
(Post 324765)
I did a lot of research before buying my Montero. Everyone who bought one new loved the car, but I didn't realize they are such a pain to work on. Factory oem parts are much more expensive than aftermarket. I would look for a vehicle that doesn't have a interference engine. It's too easy to damage the valves in this type of engine. I've spent a total of 5 grand in repairs to a car worth 2 grand. This is my first and last foreign car. American only from this point on, but just because it's American, doesn't mean you wont have an interference engine. Check before you buy. Every manufacturer has at least one model with this type if engine.
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