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FOR SALE: '97 Chilean-plated Mitsubishi Montero, 159k km, southern Chile - $7000 USD
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The Mitsubishi Montero has been a great overlanding vehicle and has gotten us down some tough roads. The Montero is a very common car in Chile and other South American countries, which means that it does not stand out as a tourist car when travelling making it safer for parking, and getting it serviced or repaired is easy and inexpensive all over. We found it incredibly easy to camp for free (a huge cost saving!) anywhere we wanted in the Montero and the car is set-up so you can be self-sufficient with whatever supplies you bring. We bought the Montero in January 2016 from a dealer in Santiago, Chile and immediately went to work kitting her out with handy overlanding features like a bed and a fold-down table. The Montero became our home really fast and she got us around in comfort and style. The 4x4 capabilities came in handy frequently and knowing it was there if we needed it gave us a wonderful freedom to travel down any road we wanted. The Montero is a 1997 DOHC-24 V6 3500 model, so she’s got good pick-up and handling. She was used lightly by the previous owner and still in very good condition with a low number of kms (159000 km). She runs on gasoline and has an automatic transmission. We loved our Mitsubishi Montero and she got us through some rough roads and river crossings. We are sad to say goodbye but with our travel party growing to 3 we don’t have enough room for all our stuff http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...5c343c2d_o.jpg QUICK FACTS: Our Montero has the following features:
http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...8451e302_o.jpg THE MONTERO: The Mitsubishi Montero is an incredible off-road vehicle and we’ve converted her so you can sleep inside and still store all your equipment. This means you can create your own little home-on-wheels, travel way more comfortably than on buses and you don’t have to worry about sticking to a strict time schedule. The sleeping platform has a removable section which means you can convert the Montero back into a 5-seater car whenever you need. We found the Montero to be very common in South America and parts were easy to get when we tuned her up before leaving on our journey. We will also throw in important spare parts and fluids. The undercarriage has no rust (except a bit on the muffler). The body of the Montero has very little rust and there’s no major dents, bends or scratches in the chassis or body. The Montero is also equipped with a surprisingly good aftermarket Sony sound system (great for plugging in your Ipod or USB key), a sunroof and very good alloy rims. http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...3f41d4bc_o.jpg Some other facts:
http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...ifications.png The Montero has a beefy engine (largest version that was put in the ‘97) which trucks through pretty much anything but it is heavy and therefore uses a good amount of fuel. We found that the cost of fuel was less than the cost of accommodation, so driving where we wanted to go and sleeping in the car was a more economical way to travel.
MILEAGE: When we bought it, it had 154000 kms on the counter and now it is close to 159000 kms. Since purchasing the Montero, we've driven it 95% of the time on paved roads and have covered not more than 200 km off-the-road, of which most of the roads were still in pretty good condition. AVAILABILITY: The Montero is available right now and any time after March 2016 in Coyhaique, Chile. WEAR & TEAR: The car is almost 20 years old but is in remarkably good condition. As Canadians we know it’s almost unheard of to have a 20-year-old car with hardly any rust but the Chilean climate has kept the Montero in good condition. The Montero was used mostly in Santiago which is nice and dry so the body is 95% rust-free. The frame is rock-solid and has no cracks whatsoever. The vehicle has no error codes displayed. Since buying the Montero we’ve had the following work done (brands mentioned where possible):
We had our work completed at the following two garages: In Santiago: Garaje Gajardo Hermanos, Diagonal Oriente 5605, Ñuñoa, Phone: 277 5239 In Coyhaique: Lautaro y Felipe Adriazola, Los Maitenes 949 esquina Los Calafates, Coyhaique, Phone: (67) 223 2913, (67) 223 4030 We have photos of our receipts for the parts/labor if you want to have a look. What doesn't work/works poorly:
TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS: http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...barke3/_-5.jpg Sleeping platform The car is equipped in a foldable sleeping platform made of 3/4” plywood and wooden posts. You can remove the section over the back seats (still equipped with seatbelts) to make room for people to sit in the back. The third row seats have been completely removed as well as the third row seatbelts. Below the platform there is room for backpacks, water jugs and storage bins. We’ll be taking our equipment with us but Coyhaique has an excellent Sodimac (hard ware store chain in Chile) where you can buy storage bins and lots of other camping, overlanding equipment as you need. On top of the platform, we used our camping sleeping pads and it was quite comfortable. The platform has normal traces of usage. Dimensions: 167 x 140 x 47 cm. I’m 6’1” and had no issues sleepingon the platform. Velcro-attachable curtains We made removable curtains for the back windows and between the front and back sections of the car. They attach really easily and fold-up for storage while we’re driving. They are made from black-out fabric and when they’re up, it makes the car nice and dark for sleeping. The curtains also allow you to sleep in towns without anyone knowing the vehicle is occupied. Fold-down back table This table is a must for cooking in comfort while overlanding. It is super easy to put down and up, and provides all the space you need for making great food on the road Mosquito nets We have a piece of mosquito netting to put across either the sunroof or one of the windows, one of which we always cracked open while sleeping to ensure that too much condensation in the car didn’t build up. Gear-loft This thing is super handy for storing stuff above the bed area likes hats and other light items. We also put gear holders on either side of the sleeping area to stop things from shifting around while driving. http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...481b4668_o.jpg TIRES: The tires are in good condition and have a normal amount of wear and tear. Dunlop Grandtrek AT3. We were assured by the mechanics when the bought the vehicle that the tires would not need to be replaced in the next ~20000 km. The spare tire is not in the best shape, though the rim is good, and you can either buy a new tire (neumático) or, in Coyhaique, you can go to the Ruedamas store at Almirante Simpson 341 and buy a cámera de neumático (tire inner tube) in case you get a flat. This is a cheaper and easier option than buying a whole new spare tire. SPARES AND FLUIDS: We bought common spare parts and fluids when in Santiago. A lot of car equipment is also available at Sodimac stores if you want to get more (e.g., fire extinguisher). There is a Sodimac 4km from the storage location. Spare parts:
We also kept the following parts that were replaced with new ones:
Extra fluids:
DOCUMENTS & DOCUMENTATION: The Montero has Chilean plates and therefore in order to buy it in Chile, you will need to get a RUT provisorio before purchasing the vehicle (details below). The car is registered in Chile. Once you have your RUT provisorio you will sign the contract of sale (contrato de compraventa) in front of a notary. They will take the signed contract of sale as well as the car papers (padron, permiso de circulacion, seguro obligatorio, etc.) to the Registro Civil and receive a solicitud de transferencia (transfer request) form. With this form, you can cross borders until you receive the official padron (ownership card), which can be picked up from any Registro Civil in Chile, 20 business days later (at most). You can also receive a power of attorney (in Spanish) stating that you're allowed to use the car, cross borders, sell it, etc if you’re at all concerned. It's all you need to drive around the Americas. To get your RUT provisorio, you need the following things:
And that should be it! When you finally have your paperwork filled out and you are getting your RUT provisorio, make sure you get your password from the clerk so you can access your online account. Note that the SII office is only open until 2:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...barke3/_-6.jpg PRICE: $7000 USD or best offer. If you're seriously interested I can e-mail you the VIN number. If you would like to see more photos, please contact Jessica or go to our ad on Drive the Americas: 1997 Chilean-plated Mitsubishi Montero with 159000 kms for sale in southern Chile - $7000 USD or best offer – Available NOW | Drive the Americas CONTACT: Jessica Barker (Spanish or English spoken) jbarke3 (at) gmail.com +569 5243 4269 (Whatsapp or call, works when we are in Chile) or Hector Sepulveda (Spanish only spoken) chagosepulveda (at) gmail.com +569 9319 5627 http://www.drivetheamericas.com/site...79202d09_z.jpg |
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