Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 19:33
Hello,
A few things that I would consider:
1. Jeeps haven't got the best reputation for build quality or reliability.. (Sorry Jeep fans) However they are an excellent 4WD when they are running. Just expensive to fix
2. Pathfinders are a good solid vehicle, but in a manual have a very week clutch(If your looking at hard 4WDriving) and a average 5th gear for strength. From what I have seen from the ones around town, they are prone to a bit of rust aswell when they are 4 - 5yrs old. (But that could be due to beach work and poor maintenance)
3. I never thought I would say this, but now after owning my first Mitsubishi (2010 Challenger). I don't think you can go past them. The Diesel engines are excellent and very economical. The biggest let down of the Pajero is its limited wheel travel. But this is the trade off for full Independent
suspension.
A friend of
mine has a NP Pajero, has traveled around OZ towing a 22ft van, loves going bush. I would highly recommend a Mitsubishi.
All in all though, have a good look around, if you have a good mechanic get them to give it the once over. Have a good look under body for impacts / oil leaks flogged out unis and any other tell tail signs of a harder than usual life. Good luck but be careful. Don't buy someone else's problem.
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