 This is my second Mitsubishi Montero, I still have my first one 1998).  The performance is more than I need, I don't need more of a gas-eater when gas costs $3.00 per gallon.  This Montero is fast, shift smoothly, has good fuel economy and I feel safe in it. If I were to tow anything, I have all the pep that I need. I compared the Montero to the Dodge Durango, but I have had past service problems with Dodge dealers.  Ford Explorers' double timing belt costs $2,000 to replace.  The Volkswagen Touareg and BMW X5 are way out of my budget.  Even the Toyotas in this segment are expensive.  My Montero is a 2006 XLS.  I got it at a "Buy It Here" lot in Puerto Rico.  I paid $29,000 for it.  I decided not to pay $34,000 for the Montero Limited with leather, moonroof, and wood dash. I didn't need the DVD system either.