HI IM THINKING OF BUYING A MITSI PAJERO 2800CC TURBO DIESEL SWB ITS A L REG HAS ANYONE GOT THE BHP ETC AND ANY ADVICE .REGARDS ANDY
MITSUBISHI PAJERO SWB
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hello Andy,125bhp according to autodata.watch for black smoke,mostly egr valves not seating.if an import more likly to smoke,due to jap regs.easily solved with a fuel pump mod.2800 runs timing belt,2500 runs timing chain.both sound.
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Hi Andy
Pajero's make excellent towcars, the only real downside to them is that they can be a little bit thirsty but driven with this in mind you should be ok.
Have a look on the Pajero Owners Club site where you will see many tips on what to look out for when buying a Paj.
http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=27&sid=962073dc6fbbf7d7c2ab627b32c9a778
The 2.8 td Pajero has the timing chain, the 2.5 td the cambelt.
Pajero's benefit from regular maintenance (easy d.i.y.) and oil and filter changes and it's wise to check for any damage underneath due to offroading. The car should also be undersealed.
Get as much paperwork with the car as possible, including the import documents and for insurance purposes a thatcham approved immobiliser must be in place. The Pajero Owners Club have a very good insurance scheme (2gether) which will be cheaper than most well known insurers who will try to charge more because the car is an import.Parts are easy to obtain either through the club or most motor factors because they're the same as Shogun parts for the UK market.
There are loads of good used Pajero's out there at the moment so you should get a good example L reg swb 2.8 td with an auto box, full mot and recent service history (receipts etc.) for between
Pajero's make excellent towcars, the only real downside to them is that they can be a little bit thirsty but driven with this in mind you should be ok.
Have a look on the Pajero Owners Club site where you will see many tips on what to look out for when buying a Paj.
http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=27&sid=962073dc6fbbf7d7c2ab627b32c9a778
The 2.8 td Pajero has the timing chain, the 2.5 td the cambelt.
Pajero's benefit from regular maintenance (easy d.i.y.) and oil and filter changes and it's wise to check for any damage underneath due to offroading. The car should also be undersealed.
Get as much paperwork with the car as possible, including the import documents and for insurance purposes a thatcham approved immobiliser must be in place. The Pajero Owners Club have a very good insurance scheme (2gether) which will be cheaper than most well known insurers who will try to charge more because the car is an import.Parts are easy to obtain either through the club or most motor factors because they're the same as Shogun parts for the UK market.
There are loads of good used Pajero's out there at the moment so you should get a good example L reg swb 2.8 td with an auto box, full mot and recent service history (receipts etc.) for between
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Hello Andy,
I am not anti 4x4's but I do question the proliferation of them for use in the UK for motoring that can be achieved quite satisfactorily with more conventional cars or MPV's.
Where someone thinks that a 4x4 is better for caravan towing, there are actually some real alternatives, that still offer the elevated sitting position, caravan size capacity, but also offer substantially lower running costs and may a better ride comfort.
Most UK caravan sites are car friendly 99% of the time, and the extra abilities of a 4x4 for soft ground are rarely used.
Have a look at some alternatives, the ford galaxy, Kia Sedona, Renault Espace VW Sharan, Citreon C8 etc.
I am not anti 4x4's but I do question the proliferation of them for use in the UK for motoring that can be achieved quite satisfactorily with more conventional cars or MPV's.
Where someone thinks that a 4x4 is better for caravan towing, there are actually some real alternatives, that still offer the elevated sitting position, caravan size capacity, but also offer substantially lower running costs and may a better ride comfort.
Most UK caravan sites are car friendly 99% of the time, and the extra abilities of a 4x4 for soft ground are rarely used.
Have a look at some alternatives, the ford galaxy, Kia Sedona, Renault Espace VW Sharan, Citreon C8 etc.
If you had ever owned and tow'd with one you would realise why there is such a proliferation John. Incidentally I have towed with a succesion of Shoguns/Pajeros for quite a few years now and rate them very highly.
If I could afford to change my towcar it would simply be a newer Shogun.
If I could afford to change my towcar it would simply be a newer Shogun.
It is ture that you rarely need four wheel drive but when you do need it you really really need it!
I've not personally been totally bogged down so far (been caravanning over a year now) but have needed a push before on wet or boggy grass.
You can get round this by picking a pitch that is nice and level but this is not always possible and in our climate you cant guarantee (even slightly!) that it will be dry when you try to pull the van away.
My next car will definetely be four wheel drive - not necessarily a traditional 4x4 though!
I've not personally been totally bogged down so far (been caravanning over a year now) but have needed a push before on wet or boggy grass.
You can get round this by picking a pitch that is nice and level but this is not always possible and in our climate you cant guarantee (even slightly!) that it will be dry when you try to pull the van away.
My next car will definetely be four wheel drive - not necessarily a traditional 4x4 though!
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Thank you David,
I have used both a RR and Disco, and whilst I agree that they can pull the weight of a caravan, their road manners left something to be desired. In my opinion my Renault Grande Espace is more comfortable on the road and is ok on 90% of UK caravan sites.
I was on a very nice CL two weeks ago in Somerset when a Mondeo towed a van in and set up at the "bottom" of the field. The Mondeo is a fine, much praised tow car, but during the Mondeo's stay on site it rained heavily. When it came time to move off at the end of the stay, the Mondeo had not a hope in hell's chance of moving the van. In the end a Pajero pulled him to higher ground - with no fuss, and no additional damage to the grass. Lucky for Mondeo Man that not all people are anti 4 x 4.... or he might well still be in Somerset. As has been said on this forum many times, it is up to the individual what he/she spend their money on!
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