pajero vs cruisers

Depends what you are going to do with it I guess.
If you are towing the Croozer has a higher rated capacity.

After seeing the trouble my mate has with last years Exceed and the auto probs I had a few years ago with a Mitsi bitsi I wouldnt touch one with a 40 foot pole.

Pajero Club Forum

I'm biased but I believe the Paj makes a far better daily driver then the Cruiser. Drives more like a car, and in standard trim there's not much between them off road.

Got a few mates with petrol and diesel pajeros....all love them without exception.

Again know a few with prados...they are the same...love them

Then there are of us who own toyos and nissans and we all love them warts and all.....

So make a choice and just love it to death and don't care about anyone else......they are all good....life is too short.

If youv'e got a good Surf {3Lt with no probs} I'd hang on to it, my first 4by was a surf and I wish I'd never let it go,the only car I've found to compare is the Prado a very good buy but the surf had all I needed and everything in it in fact the only thing I didn't like was the rear electric window,to get in the back the window had to be down and that was my only beef, think on it,
regards,
Dave

I have had a NM Paj Petrol auto, a GU 3.0TDi Patrol series III, and currently have a 100series TD 5sp auto.

While all have their +'s and -'s, I find the 100 TD to be the most over rated talked about of the lot. It's heavy, not particularly nice to drive about town and Oil changes @ every 5000k is a bit of a bleep er.

I loved the Paj, and of all the cars it was the best to drive hands down, down side was rattles...I hate rattles and the economy was terrible. I know the diesel is much better but haven't owned one to comment.

Anyway, either there is something wrong with my cruiser that I don't know about, or it's just a very over rated machine as far as I am concerned. Off road it's good, but with the weak front diff one has to be careful.

If I had the money to upgrade, I be looking at a DiD Paj, Prado or dual cab SR5 Hilux DiD.

I even towed a 1200kg van with the TD100 recently on a 7000k holiday. I was disappointed to say the least compared to my previous Patrol 3.0tdi.

The Patrol was a manual, that may have made a difference.

Demc hi,
Why dont you let her take a 100 series for a drive, then take a Paj of your choice for a drive. One word of warning my exwife is looking at $5000.00 to rebuild her auto in her nm. Take a prado for a drive as well.
Cheers Pete

H&D, we have an '05 Paj diesel NP; now 91,000k. +2", Lovell + Bilsteins and we go anywhere the 'big boys' go...I know 'cos we go with 'em....Gibb River Rd, Tanami, Vic high country back tracks, Simpson Desert - towing CT with tinnie on the roof.

Never a complaint, never a rattle, never an issue (oh I forgot, cd player bit the dust, replaced under warranty); I did take advice and got the suspension toughened up for serious off-roading.

No doubt the others are really good but nothing wrong AT ALL with our Paj! Running costs, km/l generally lower. Day to day running - 9.1 l/100 km

Cheers, RayJen

G'day,

I'm not sure about the price difference, but probably in favour of the Pajero. The Pajero is a capable touring vehicle with a nice diesel engine (if that's what you're looking for). The cruiser is a good touring vehicle with better towing capacity but not so great in the day to day city driving stakes. Like some one said above, let the hand brake (your words) drive both and see what happens... (and I even drive a cruiser!).

Good luck,

Ross.

A 100 series Cruiser is probably a bit big for a daily driver. instead I'd recommend a 120 series Prado which is a far better comparison in size to a Pajero. 180 litre fuel tanks, good fuel econemy, excellent handling & with much of the driveline similar to the 80 series is an excellent all round performer offroad as well.
Cheers Craig...........

When you say new, I assume you talking 2nd hand, because it seems Mitsi will be upgrading diesel donk soon (see Overlander forum).

My opinion.

The Mitsi DID is a great motor, but the 100 would be my choice, but too big for the missus' daily driver. Watch out for pajero crd dpf problems.

My friend bought a spotless Prado 120 06 T/D (pre d4d) 70000kms gx man at auction for $25000. I would say prado is a great option.

Best value for money is new Mitsu Triton VR DID dual cab 4x4 for about $34990, huge interior and does not have pajero dpf problem.

Demc,

From recent experience you should also consider Toyotas exyensive dealer network and that with Toyotas and Nissans most mechanics in the bush have some knowledge to be able to rectify any problems .

Just something to consider.

Cheers

Demc,

I had a 2001 NM Paj Petrol auto and replaced it with a TD100 about 3 years ago. I bought the cruiser because of three teenage kids however I now have a small sedan to run around town. The TD100 has cost me a lot more in replacement parts and I have used both vehicles on similar terrain.
If I was in the market again I'd probably go the Did Paj.