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Post by oleg on Jun 8, 2004 15:09:18 GMT 11
Is anyone has anything bad to say about 2,8 TD Mitsi Pajero. Are they any BAD ?
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Post by mudgrip4 on Jun 8, 2004 15:34:07 GMT 11
Hi Oleg. You might get some fairly tough responses on this one! Pajero diesels and running gear not well regarded but have heard the 2.8 is a significant improvement on earlier 2.3's and 2.5's. It would have to be. The later the model the better they get apparently.
A friend had a 2.5 lwb and it was not very durable. Another clubbie friend has a 92? swb with factory locker etc and it is a light and very capable off-roader, but again it seems prone to lots of maintenance. He says he does the front end every year - but he is pretty tough on it.The 2.8 model swb is nippy but hasn't the toughness of Isuzu, Toyota etc.
Perhaps a poll conducted by the Christchurch 4wd club members (not an Isuzu club) recently can sum it up for you. Question was: what are the most popular 4wd's?. Answer: 46 votes for Isuzu, 40 votes for Toyota, 26 votes for Nissan, and 9 votes for Mitsi. I'll leave you to think on this...Mike.
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Post by Andrew on Jun 8, 2004 15:45:51 GMT 11
sorry, wouldnt touch a Mitsi Desiel if you paid me....
have a bad rep for blowing oil pumps..
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Post by geeves on Jun 8, 2004 15:55:25 GMT 11
If you must go to the "other side" the later 2.5 motor is quite good (after 1990) if properly maintained from new The ones with the rear diff lock work well and they have all the bells and whistles. The Dog and Lemon guide says this of the 2.8
" the 2.8 diesel has a habit of sucking all the oil out of the sump destroying the engine" I thought the 2.8 was a good motor but they obviously disagree.
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Post by mudgrip4 on Jun 8, 2004 19:08:15 GMT 11
Yes Alan - the 92 Mitsi I mentioned above is the 2.5 - must be one of the last using that motor and has all the gear. Very useful vehicle, though the owner complains its a bit underpowered and costs a pile to repair- often.
Oleg, the guys comments are right on the money.If you have a choice, I wouldn't touch a Mitsi. If you want a tough and durable on and offroader, stay with the Isuzu bighorn or mu. Proven engineering and far stronger more reliable performers, which is why they are becoming very popular now with 4wd clubs, while the Mitsis are disappearing. Nobody wants them.
There used to be a tv ad that went "Don't you wish you had a Mitsubishi". The guys I know who've had them all ended up wishing they'd never heard of them.Good luck - Mike.
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Post by francesco on Jun 8, 2004 20:20:56 GMT 11
When I was going to buy a 4x4 about 10mths ago, I was tossing up between Pajero import, or Mu...
Lucky ;D
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Post by oleg on Jun 9, 2004 15:23:59 GMT 11
Thanx very much to all of you. I think, I made my mind.  . Bighorne is way to go  .(I like looks of 93-97 Pajero's, but didnt know anything about engine). Still trying to sell my 96 Wizard,145Km, golden, in good nik.,asking 10550NZ$ is it too much? Need 7-siter(BIGHORH) for bigger family. Any advice about price on my lovely Wizard  ? |
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Post by oleg on Jun 9, 2004 15:28:38 GMT 11
By the way, what about V6 3000 and V6 3500 Pajero's  ? |
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Post by 2much on Jun 9, 2004 15:46:55 GMT 11
Did I see someone read the 'The Dog and Lemon guide' I wonder how much the author knows about the mu, did you agree with his recommendation!
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Post by geeves on Jun 9, 2004 15:50:20 GMT 11
v6 pajero = new mortgage at each gas station. The 3000 is also prone to burning valves. The 3500 if it is the GDI is economical but it has only been around 2 years so reliability is unkown. The v6 is still more ecconomical than the 2 liter petrol turbo engine that some early pajeros had. I took one of these for a test drive and it used half a tank for a return trip Upper Hut to Wellington (60km /20liters)
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Post by geeves on Jun 9, 2004 15:54:00 GMT 11
Re 2much The Dog and Lemon Guide doesnt tell the whole story but that might be because they dont know. The Vauxle Frontera is an orphan of spare parts It has a Vauxel 2.4 petrol engine and the body is closer to the Holden Frontera than an Isuzu. None of the parts that cause problems are real Isuzu
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Post by oleg on Jun 19, 2004 5:50:52 GMT 11
Dog and Lemon Where can I get it from? |
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.(I like looks of 93-97 Pajero's, but didnt know anything about engine). Still trying to sell my 96 Wizard,145Km, golden, in good nik.,asking 10550NZ$ is it too much? Need 7-siter(BIGHORH) for bigger family. Any advice about price on my lovely Wizard 
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