Looking for first expedition/overland rig

[nasko]

bigmack, thanks. I like the X, but I am always looking for what is out there. Scrubber3, do you say that out of experience with either the Xterra or a Gen 3 Montero, or just an opinion? I like the looks of the Montero, but the X has over 10" ground clearance stock, which from what I see is more than a modified 3rd gen Montero. I am just asking for opinions, perhaps from people that heave driven one or the other, or preferably both. Cheers.
Nasko

[4D55 Performance]

The Gen III is very capable. It can take on obstacles in 2wd that other vehicles can not do in 4wd. I have seen them out perform G-wagons with front and rear lockers. Forget everything you know about unibody vehicles, because the Gen III has a unique sub frame that connects the suspension to the unibody. The Gen III also has larger components than previous Montero's. I has larger axle shafts. The independent suspension is way over built. My biggest complaint about the Gen III is the wheel openings could be larger. I would like to be able to fit 35's on a Gen III.

[scrubber3]

bigmack, thanks. I like the X, but I am always looking for what is out there. Scrubber3, do you say that out of experience with either the Xterra or a Gen 3 Montero, or just an opinion? I like the looks of the Montero, but the X has over 10" ground clearance stock, which from what I see is more than a modified 3rd gen Montero. I am just asking for opinions, perhaps from people that heave driven one or the other, or preferably both. Cheers.
Nasko

I had a 2002 Xterra. I loved it! I have been around and driven a few gen 3 monteros. While they are fully independent suspension, they are very capable offroad/over landing vehicles. Based on my on hand experience, I can tell you that the 3rd gen montero is equally capable to any stock Xterra.

[nasko]

Cheers guys, i will take a look at the 2003 mentioned above and hopefully own one Mitsubishi soon. My first car back in the day was 1984 Colt, loved it.