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Car Forum / Australian Car Forums / General Car Topics (Australian group) / March 2008auto 1993 Pajero 7 seat wagon $4,500
As you have all probably guessed by now, I'm on the prowl for a cheapie 4WD. Unfortunately the Cherokee I looked at Friday, seems to have too much to be done to it to even get a roadworthy, so I'm putting it on the backburner. Now I have just seen a Pajero in a not too shabby condition for $4,500. Mileage is high at 280,000 clicks but drives bloody beautiful and runs nicely. I know the feeling towards Mitsu in here (I'm neither for nor against them really - other than their resale is pathetic), so I was hoping mechanics (of Noddy's calibre) in here could give me some advice as to stay clear or what to look for. It's a V3000 multi-point engine. Appearance would be 7out of 10 for a 15 year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately unlike the Cherokee, is petrol only. TIA Roger > It's a V3000 multi-point engine. Appearance would be 7out of 10 for a 15 > year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately unlike the > Cherokee, is petrol only. I've got nothing against Mitsubishi as a brand either (despite the ramblings of some delusional brain dead MMAL apologist), but my advice, for what it's worth, would be to have any vehicle the likes of what you're contemplating here *thoroughly* checked before purchasing, as it's got two things going against it right from the start: It's age and it's mileage. Two questions you need to answer here: Do you specifically *want* a 4wd, and what's your budget? If you're just after a wagon rather than a 4wd, then stop looking in that area and look at a Commodore/Falcon/Camry wagon. *Much* nicer vehicles to drive, cheaper & easier to maintain, and more fuel efficient (on average) than your average 4wd with dedicated wagon space that's a hell of a lot more useable. Either way, get out to the local auction houses and see what your money can buy you. -- Regards, Noddy. >> It's a V3000 multi-point engine. Appearance would be 7out of 10 for a 15 >> year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately unlike the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > contemplating here *thoroughly* checked before purchasing, as it's got two > things going against it right from the start: It's age and it's mileage. I agree. The $4,500 sounds ok but could blow out by more than double if it has a lot of "hidden" problems if you know what I mean. I am in the RACQ but do I really want them to tell me it's a heap of sh.t? > Two questions you need to answer here: > > Do you specifically *want* a 4wd, and what's your budget? Yes, a real 4WD that's cheap but reliable. I don't mean a Rav, Forrester or CRV etc. Cheap so that I don't give a flying f.ck about knocking it around, but mainly reliable because some of the places I will be taking it to, I wouldn't want to break down. > If you're just after a wagon rather than a 4wd, then stop looking in that > area and look at a Commodore/Falcon/Camry wagon. *Much* nicer vehicles to > drive, cheaper & easier to maintain, and more fuel efficient (on average) > than your average 4wd with dedicated wagon space that's a hell of a lot > more useable. You're right, but I don't intend selling off my other 2 cars for it. It's more of an addition than a replacement. My missus can't understand that. > Either way, get out to the local auction houses and see what your money > can buy you. That would mean a trip to Brisbane and as I don't have a dealer's licence, I probably wouldn't get the bargain you'd get or are referring to. Roger > Yes, a real 4WD that's cheap but reliable. I don't mean a Rav, Forrester > or CRV etc. Cheap so that I don't give a flying f.ck about knocking it > around, but mainly reliable because some of the places I will be taking it > to, I wouldn't want to break down. Well Roger, Id be looking for a cheap Hilux, or tell us a bit more info ron exactly what you intend on doing with this 4x4? Are you goinf to be with more than 1 other person? Do you want Petrol or Deisel? Do you want a wagon or ute style? Are you going to be doing a lot of sand driving? Are you going to carry a load? A good Hilux would be hard to find for $5k but you may get a Surf for around $4 1/2 - $7k. >>> It's a V3000 multi-point engine. Appearance would be 7out of 10 for a 15 >>> year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately unlike the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > has a lot of "hidden" problems if you know what I mean. I am in the RACQ but > do I really want them to tell me it's a heap of sh.t? A good inspection should revel any major problems, you can choose to ignore any minor issues that are unlikely to cost a fortune to repair. Daryl > As you have all probably guessed by now, I'm on the prowl for a cheapie 4WD. > Unfortunately the Cherokee I looked at Friday, seems to have too much to be [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > for a 15 year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately unlike > the Cherokee, is petrol only. A mate owned one all last year and unlike most of his cars, he failed to destroy it. He threw it at all kinds of ridiculous sh.t. He did bend the f.ck out of a few things, but the car drove as happily as ever and nothing broke. Even did a few very daring water crossings. If you're looking for a diesel though be prepared to pay a *lot* more. Second hand petrol fourbies are quite affordable while the same model in diesel requires quite a few k more in most cases. > If you're looking for a diesel though be prepared to pay a *lot* more. > Second hand petrol fourbies are quite affordable while the same model in > diesel requires quite a few k more in most cases. Always the case in many models of 4x4, depending on condition. > As you have all probably guessed by now, I'm on the prowl for a cheapie 4WD. > Unfortunately the Cherokee I looked at Friday, seems to have too much to be [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > the Cherokee, is petrol only. > TIA My younger brother owns a 3.0lt V6 Pajero and he loves it, I don't the exact year but its getting on a bit now and could be about the same age as the one you looked at. As with any older vehicle its condition and the way its been serviced means everything, get it checked out by someone who knows what they are looking at but generally they are a good vehicle. Daryl > As you have all probably guessed by now, I'm on the prowl for a cheapie 4WD. > Unfortunately the Cherokee I looked at Friday, seems to have too much to be [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Roger despite only being a shopping trolley/school bus 4WD they didn't really present and major problems, the earlier body models were bad for rust and the 4cyl models used that shitty Astron engine these later models are not bad at all very versatile seating, probably the best in that regard, so many options even up to making them into a full double bed(if the 3dr row are still fitted) just don't be expecting good fuel economy, these weigh around 2.1T and this is an old tech fuel injected engine good news though is many parts are interchangeable with the Triton and Magna of that year and there should be plenty of parts available though I doubt you'd need to do much to it Kev |
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