Anyone here detail or own a Montero?

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Thinking about possible SUV's I could use for my mobile detailing company. I would be towing a trailer so I do not need something with tons of interior room. What I like about the Montero is that the engine is on the small side, so the gas mileage and emissions are somewhat lower. I have never actually owned one, so i don't really know about the paint, but i have had TONS of experience driving it and I really enjoy it. I also have a buddy who exports Montero's overseas so he can get me one at a killer price from a repossession auction.



My question is this. Does anyone here know how the paint is. Hard or soft? How thick is the clear? How does the leather hold up over time?



I would be looking at an 05-06 with roughly 40-50k miles...and of course black.
 
I have a '97, but that's really too old to draw any comparisons on paint systems with what you're looking at. The leather on the front seats may have fared better had it always been well maintained (we bought it used), but the constant in and out from a high-clearance vehicle really breaks down the outside edges of the seat.



I don't know if they changed the layout of the interior, but I curse those 3rd row seats every time I have to try to pack something in there. My friend can pack more into the trunk on his S4. You can fit a bit more in if you fold up the 2nd row too, but even then it doesn't get you much more room due to the way they fold up. I would only consider it for a detailing vehicle if you had a trailer like you're planning.
 
Banacheq said:
I have a '97, but that's really too old to draw any comparisons on paint systems with what you're looking at. The leather on the front seats may have fared better had it always been well maintained (we bought it used), but the constant in and out from a high-clearance vehicle really breaks down the outside edges of the seat.



I don't know if they changed the layout of the interior, but I curse those 3rd row seats every time I have to try to pack something in there. My friend can pack more into the trunk on his S4. You can fit a bit more in if you fold up the 2nd row too, but even then it doesn't get you much more room due to the way they fold up. I would only consider it for a detailing vehicle if you had a trailer like you're planning.
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Well I am also looking at FX35/45's
 
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