vitara replied:

Hi ZTG my mate had a pajero diesel manual 2.5 turbo blew 3 head gaskets with in 150.000klms apparently common probs with that motor,had it serviced by the book. Dont know if anyone else has had the same probs or even if this is the same motor as in the triton or maybe his was just a lemon from the start, His was a 94 model . Take Care Vitara I put this in the forum on friday I think it was but I had it as a 97 and a 2.8 Just spoke to him to get my facts write first. Take Care Vitara

desert replied:

Head gaskets are a bit of a trouble area. Low range gearing is pitiful and you need a 100 hectare paddock to be able to turn the bastard around. Ok for back road occassional 4x4'ing, but forget about serois mountain climbing, there are better things around for that.

Member -Dodger replied:

DON'T

garrycol replied:

My brother has had a 94 model for about 7 years and has not had any problems - goes and rides pretty well - can pull a big trailer at an acceptable speed.

hilux bert replied:

forget it! how bout a nive '00 x-cab hilux. 2.7p. full bar work. excellent condition. really nice guy selling it.

Eric Experience. replied:

Zach.
The 2.5 triton is a basic honest machine. It handles the onroad driving the best of that model utes. it does struggle abit on rough ground but is reliable and comfortable. I have 5 4x4 vehicles the triton is the one I drive the most. Eric.

G.T. replied:

I purchased a 1994 TD 2.5 model in 1997. It had 35000km when purchased , traded it in at 159000km. It was abit gutless on long hills eg Mooney Mooney north of Sydney. I found the seats too hard on a long trip , getting a numb bum in the process. Had to get the glow plugs replaced at 100000 km , they were $100.00 each. Took the dealer at Waitara a week to get them, no offer of overnight service. I was`nt overly impressed. No other troubles, just the routine services.
It did not see a lot of off road work however, mainly blacktop Km`s
Regards G.T.