Thinking outloud, please interject.

[Dave K]

Whoooaaaa. Back away from the edge. It’s a long way down if you jump.

 

[Seanm26]

Have 10mm will travel.

 

[64Trvlr]

I like the 5.2 V8 over the 4 liter I6 because it has wonderful low end torque.

The Magnum engines were introduced in 1964. The SOHC I6 was introduced in 1993.

Actually Jeeps had a I-6 230 cubic inch OHC in 1962.

 

[Seanm26]

One thing I didn't mention is that I got this Montero Sport for free. Including taxes, maintenance, and repairs I am in to the thing $385. That includes timing belt/water pump, tune up, starter, front brakes/bearing pack. The valve guides were repaced under the original warranty. So i am already light years ahead with this thing on the reliability front.

Another option. Buy $100 beater wagon to haul boat stuff. Get Bilsteins and 32's for the Monty. Spend the rest on gear to make the family comfortable.

 

[Bama_Kiwi]

One thing I didn't mention is that I got this Montero Sport for free. Including taxes, maintenance, and repairs I am in to the thing $385. That includes timing belt/water pump, tune up, starter, front brakes/bearing pack. The valve guides were repaced under the original warranty. So i am already light years ahead with this thing on the reliability front.

Another option. Buy $100 beater wagon to haul boat stuff. Get Bilsteins and 32's for the Monty. Spend the rest on gear to make the family comfortable.

To me, this is a huge point. This puts you way ahead of the curve. I totally get the whole "grass is greener" thing, and wanting the most-capable vehicle; I suffer from it too. But, the Montero Sport is a decent platform, despite the shortcoming of options available in the aftermarket. Everyone seemingly has a Jeep or Toyota - you have an opportunity to carve out a unique niche with a less orthodox, but equally capable, vehicle.

Just my opinion, but I think it'd be a bit silly to change. But, it's ultimately your happiness in the end that matters. If the Jeep is going to bring you the joy you want, then who are we to judge you for going that way?

 

[Anak]

Another option. Buy $100 beater wagon to haul boat stuff.

Now I see the problem.

You have a hole in the water.

 

[Seanm26]

Now I see the problem.

You have a hole in the water.

Overwatering, aka sailing, is another thing I fell in love with after moving to the PNW from Texas. The ultimate goal is to retire on a boat and take off. But we have 13+ years before that happens. So for now we will travel by land and keep homebase in a great school district.

 

[Overland_Mitsu]

Don’t leave the Mitsubishi family. Give that old girl some love. [emoji12]