Hi,

I'm thinking about picking up a two-door 1st Gen Montero. It's a 4 cylinder automatic. It recently spun a road, and the owners has had it fixed (receipt for $1400). He's also planning to replace the carb and then sell.

What particular to this vehicle should I check when I go look?

What sort of gas mileage could I reasonably expect (would like ideally to also use this a good amount for just driving about)?

Can the 4 cylinder engine be decently reliable if fluids/preventative measures are kept up?

How is the auto transmission on these things?

Any other weak spots?

I'll gladly read anything else about this style Montero.

Thanks.