New Mitsubishi Montero Sport [ARCHIVED]

[Pink Floyd]

if ur always on the run and no time for cleaning.... go for garnett green mica.... nature will do it for u....

Yes sir! This color I like! Hopefully before Xmas Santa will hear my wish! Thanks!

[hardyway]

WELL SAID SIR! actually Im still waiting for my Monty. Got an update from both DM Valle Verde and Marcos Highway that they dont have 09 model anymore. They are expecting the arrival of 2010 model in midweek of december. Which have a price increase of 20k. And Im willing to wait for the 2010 model. Asked them the difference between the 09 and 2010, until now they got no advice yet. Does anyone here got a "leakage" between the difference of the 09 and 2010 model? Thanks in advance!

According to my dealer, 2010 4x2 Model will have a Multi-Information display that shows fuel economy, compass, outside temperature, etc. similar to the 4x4 M/T model

[PLeaSe]

More pampagulo: Any feed back on the Garnett Green? Need help!!
Lesson learned, whatever color I chooses, proper cleaning and maintenance is needed!

Originally, I reserved for a silver colored monty. after a month of waiting, my SA called up and asked if i am willing to settle for a garnet green micca. I went to the casa and made a comparo between the garnet green and silver monty on display. I finally settled for the garnet green monty and I have no regrets. The color seems to turn darker when in a dark place or during night time and the garnet green color comes alive when in a bright lit place or during daytime.

My only regret is that my unit did not escape the wrath of Ondoy and it's still at the casa for nearly 3 months now.

[perfectoy]

Montero Sport vs. Rottweiler

Share ko lang my experience. My Montero was disabled by my Rottweiler. Apparently, the brake hose of the montero is exposed. Rear Left side. You should see that hose. The dog chewed the mudguard and the Brake hose. This drained the brake fluid. When you start the Montero there is an alarm in the dashboard instrument panel and when you step on the brake, you have to depress it very deep. I had to drive to the casa very slowly using my handbrake even after refilling the break fluid as there is very little grip on the brakes. Is there a way to protect this exposed hose? Imagine someone just cutting or biting this hose and this could lead to accidents.

[aldrichsy]

naku.. madali pala masabotage ang mga montero sport...
mga experts.. baka may alam kayo na way para matakpan eto...

[coolphilboy]

Stay away from Rott, hahaha.

[Darwin_cd]

Montero Sport vs. Rottweiler

Share ko lang my experience. My Montero was disabled by my Rottweiler. Apparently, the brake hose of the montero is exposed. Rear Left side. You should see that hose. The dog chewed the mudguard and the Brake hose. This drained the brake fluid. When you start the Montero there is an alarm in the dashboard instrument panel and when you step on the brake, you have to depress it very deep. I had to drive to the casa very slowly using my handbrake even after refilling the break fluid as there is very little grip on the brakes. Is there a way to protect this exposed hose? Imagine someone just cutting or biting this hose and this could lead to accidents.

OMG.... thats a perfectToy este PerfectDog.... i got also problems with my 2A dogs, seems like to pee on rims....now i provide 4 plastic chairs to cover the rims/tires... what to do... in ur case...let em eat all day...beef bones will do...

seriously, u mean that hose with metal spring wrapped around?

[Pink Floyd]

Originally, I reserved for a silver colored monty. after a month of waiting, my SA called up and asked if i am willing to settle for a garnet green micca. I went to the casa and made a comparo between the garnet green and silver monty on display. I finally settled for the garnet green monty and I have no regrets. The color seems to turn darker when in a dark place or during night time and the garnet green color comes alive when in a bright lit place or during daytime.

My only regret is that my unit did not escape the wrath of Ondoy and it's still at the casa for nearly 3 months now.

Oh sorry sir. That hurts! Anyway Im based experience, Im getting more and more excited! Hope I could drive my Monty on xmas day! Thanks sir!

[MOQ-Echo]

hi guys! pag umaga gaano nyo katagal pinapainit ung montero bago nyo pinapaandar? kasi sobrang tagal uminit kahit 5mins na hindi pa dn umaakyat ung meter

Once the engine started, I run the the vehicle immediately (based on instruction manual) but slowly. When the temperature goes normal (middle) its squeezing time.

[MOQ-Echo]

here's my 2 cents sir on car colors....

had a gray metallic car, white car, and now a black monty. with gray metallic, i noticed that the metallic finish hides the swirls much better than the plain finishes. with white, you should be on the lookout for "libag" or stains that develop when you hardly wash the car with car soap, much more when you dont have it detailed regularly. i had a problem with the stains on those hard to reach places especially in the engine bay and in the area where the door hinges are located. but white hides the dust and dirt easily! light scratches are somehow camouflaged. black is the hardest to maintain! swirl marks, scratches, dust and dirt can easily be noticed. but with regular detailing and with constant care that the car wont get scratched or nipped, black is the most gratifying color...as it gives this deeeeeep luster making you wanna dive in! haha

i agree with sir mda. the monty's cool silver is the best bet for owners who arent into detailing or have no time to wash the car that often. the sedonna red does look nice sir! best if you go to a shop for regular detailing to maintain its deep luster. i think it even has a metallic finish so it will most probably hide the swirl marks better than the plain pyrenese black color. if i may suggest too, checkout the claysoil beige color! it may look plain in paper but you'll be surprised how great it looks on the monty....di ba sir jasapix?

HTH sir and congrats in advance for choosing a monty!

I own pyrenese black but I didn't experienced any swirl marks. I only use one pail of water in cleaning outside body using plas chamois. Make sure to use kanebo or aion brand that is made in japan. Plas chamois will suck the dust and it will never hurt your paint even you put some pressure on it.

[MOQ-Echo]

Hi Sir Pink Floyd,

I own a Sedona Red and based on my experience okay naman siya sa maintenance. Of course since it's darker in color, mas mabilis makita yung dumi but regular cleaning is not that difficult naman. I would highly recommend the Ziebart Diamond Gloss for the Sedona Red color or any other dark color for that matter. Have it done immediately after receipt of the unit para spotless pa siya.

Medyo pricey at around 9K for the initial application and 50% every year thereafter but sulit naman. Sa akin, water lang and then wipe down, parang parating naka-wax...

Hope this helps!

P4500 per year. I will buy good car wax brand na lang and the result is the same naman. What brand of car wax is the best for monty?

[aldrichsy]

i prefer soft99... made in japan eto..
mas matagal bago mawala yung wax.. even after many car wash...
andiyan padin yung wax.. and.. maganda eto sa ulan..
after umulan.. buhusan mo lang ng water.. matatangal mga dumi..

[aldrichsy]

by the way guys.. minsan pag start ko engine..
parang may tumatama sa chassis ko.. puwede ko ba pabayaan yun??
or dapat pacheck ko na??

[Horsepower]

A number of fellows who posted their problems at Issues of the Montero sport thread had that problem (like easyman). They had it fixed at the dealership. engine mount ata yan or something. You definitely should have it fixed right away.

[Escape20]

Guys ask ko lang.. san ba mganda shop mag pa detail? advisable na ba na ipa detail yung 3 week old Monty ko?

[aldrichsy]

no i have nothing to say!

*aldrich, pls describe exactly and more specifically what you feel when you hit holes? You might mean it differently from some of us? For example, bilstein shocks are stiffer than stock shocks. Its meant to give a smoother ride. Stock shocks feel soft, and you feel like your fall into every bump in the road.

want ko sana mas smooth ang ride.. yung tuwing mahulog ako sa hump..
hindi yung ramdam na ramdam mo.. yung parang sa starex and alterra..
anu po suggestion niyo?? and how much magagastos ko??

[benchph1]

Montero Sport vs. Rottweiler

Share ko lang my experience. My Montero was disabled by my Rottweiler. Apparently, the brake hose of the montero is exposed. Rear Left side. You should see that hose. The dog chewed the mudguard and the Brake hose. This drained the brake fluid. When you start the Montero there is an alarm in the dashboard instrument panel and when you step on the brake, you have to depress it very deep. I had to drive to the casa very slowly using my handbrake even after refilling the break fluid as there is very little grip on the brakes. Is there a way to protect this exposed hose? Imagine someone just cutting or biting this hose and this could lead to accidents.

There is a way. Change the standard rubber brake hoses to aftermarket steel braided ones. But i dont think it can still withstand your rottweiler's teeth.

Or fabricate a cover that while hide the brake hose.

Lahat naman ng kotse ganyan. IMO. Brake hose is exposed. Rubber is there to provide flexibility for the suspension movement.

[benchph1]

Originally, I reserved for a silver colored monty. after a month of waiting, my SA called up and asked if i am willing to settle for a garnet green micca. I went to the casa and made a comparo between the garnet green and silver monty on display. I finally settled for the garnet green monty and I have no regrets. The color seems to turn darker when in a dark place or during night time and the garnet green color comes alive when in a bright lit place or during daytime.

My only regret is that my unit did not escape the wrath of Ondoy and it's still at the casa for nearly 3 months now.

Pareho pala tayo. Mag 3 months na din ung Monty namin sa casa. Sana lumabas na siya before Xmas.

[vhinz09]

mga sir meron na po ba 2010 montero balak kc namin kumuha before Christmas! o
by jan. ano po kaya nabago.

[perfectoy]

There is a way. Change the standard rubber brake hoses to aftermarket steel braided ones. But i dont think it can still withstand your rottweiler's teeth.

Or fabricate a cover that while hide the brake hose.

Lahat naman ng kotse ganyan. IMO. Brake hose is exposed. Rubber is there to provide flexibility for the suspension movement.

Thanks for the Info benchph1. Still badtrip regarding the incident. It seems the brake hose is not a common part that they stock. The montero will be stuck in the casa for a few days until they get the order for the replacement hose. Ill post how much it cost me when I get billed.