 I bought this 97 model in early 1998.  
I have over 170,000 miles on her and 
she still accelerates briskly and is 
fun to drive.  I am considering 
purchasing a 2000 model with the 
squared off wheelwells as this is the 
only version I find to be more 
appealing than my own.  I am only 
considering selling it because at some 
point a majot part has to break... 
doesn't it?  I have had no major 
problems and have been pleasantly 
surprised to be getting Honda mileage 
from a Mitsubishi.  I have a long torso 
and have a difficult time finding an 
SUV with headroom.  The Montero has 
bags of headroom.  I am very happy to 
be looking for a 2nd Monetero.