RogerM wrote:
> As you have all probably guessed by now, I'm on the prowl for a cheapie
4WD.
> Unfortunately the Cherokee I looked at Friday, seems to have too much to
be
> done to it to even get a roadworthy, so I'm putting it on the
backburner.
> Now I have just seen a Pajero in a not too shabby condition for $4,500.
> Mileage is high at 280,000 clicks but drives bloody beautiful and runs
> nicely.
> I know the feeling towards Mitsu in here (I'm neither for nor against
them
> really - other than their resale is pathetic), so I was hoping mechanics
(of
> Noddy's calibre) in here could give me some advice as to stay clear or
what
> to look for. It's a V3000 multi-point engine. Appearance would be 7out
of 10
> for a 15 year old car. No noises in transmission but unfortunately
unlike
> the Cherokee, is petrol only.
A mate owned one all last year and unlike most of his cars, he failed to
destroy it. He threw it at all kinds of ridiculous ****.
He did bend the **** out of a few things, but the car drove as happily
as ever and nothing broke. Even did a few very daring water crossings.
If you're looking for a diesel though be prepared to pay a *lot* more.
Second hand petrol fourbies are quite affordable while the same model in
diesel requires quite a few k more in most cases.
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