Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 at 20:16
Below are my opinions (had similar dilemma 4 years ago) when buying a new one. Others may see it different.
Prado has superior round town ride (softer), Pajero has superior handling but stiffer
Prado is better off road/
rock scramble so the motoring mags say, Pajero has superior handling on dirt roads
Prado has split 3rd row seats(?) Pajero doesn't, sometimes handy when carting kids around.
Do Prado seats fold flat in the floor like Pajero? (I've forgotten)
Prado has superior Petrol engine, Pajero superior diesel,
Pajero probably have a better gearbox (triptronic)
All the motoring mags say Prado has superior NVH
Prado has a significantly larger fuel tank, maybe important if going to remote locations
Pajero offers more "extras" for same/ cheaper price.
Prados seem to have better resale value (meaning Pajeros are a better 2nd hand buy if you plan to keep it for a long period)
Pajero have a superior vehicle warranty (need to
check if the 10 year / 160000km power train is transferable).
Diesel Vs Petrol.
Depends on where you live (not much difference in the bush between petrol & diesel, diesel is significantly dearer in the city). Whether you plan to tow etc...
The more kms you travel, the better the diesel is.
I would never go back to a Petrol now, but I do >40000km pa.
My choice?
I went VRX Pajero diesel automatic, as I do a lot of kms (>40k pa, several thousand kms on dirt pa), don't live in a capital city, received a deal I considered to be $4-5000 (new) better, tow a Camper Trailer and plan to keep it to 250000km+
But if I was in a capital city, and or didn't do as many kms, or maybe needed the tank range, turned vehicles over more regularly I'd would have gone Prado.
I don't notice the difference in room with friends Prados and our Pajero.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 at 20:19
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 at 20:19
PS 2nd battery will fit comfortably, I have that set up, may need minor relocation of some minor components. I had an auto electrician do
mine.
I have 180000km on my 07 model
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