[Alter_Ego]

Originally Posted by alpha1

a Little offtopic, but WHERE?

I bet nowhere.The idea to get the price for a used safari after 2005 is to take the last digit of the year and consider it the price range for that safari.I did a lot of digging for my safari as well as my friends.
2005 - 5 Lacs
2006 - 6 Lacs
2007 - 7 Lacs and so on.

Though there might be few odd exceptions.

[mercedised]

Originally Posted by alpha1

a Little offtopic, but WHERE?

Originally Posted by Alter_Ego

I bet nowhere.The idea to get the price for a used safari after 2005 is to take the last digit of the year and consider it the price range for that safari.I did a lot of digging for my safari as well as my friends.
2005 - 5 Lacs
2006 - 6 Lacs
2007 - 7 Lacs and so on.

Though there might be few odd exceptions.

Come to my city INDORE, and i will find you plenty of SAFARI 2.2 DICOR 2007, 50-60K ODO being sold for 4-4.5L. and 2008's for 5-5.5L, I personally found one for me, it was 2007, 40K done for 4L but , somehow, i didnot dared to sell my TCIC Safari.

MODS: Sorry for offtopic, but , i found that the question was meant tobe answered.

[autoholic]

Buy it only if (you score 3 out of below 5)
1. u like it a LOT (take a test ride and all)
2. you want your ride to be somewhat unique (not many out there in Delhi, but uniqueness comes as a double edged sword, the other side being paucity of spares)
3. you have time and money to look after the 12 year old.
(humans/IMPORTED vehicles both are headaches)
4. you are getting it for a really good price ( < 4 )
5. you are insanely rich
(which i dont think u are considering you asked for a CNG kit for x-trail)

BTW, have seen the vehicle many times outside the owners shop, not much of a looker. To be honest I was considering buying the very same vehicle as the owner had put it up for sale about 6-8 months ago(at the same asking price of 5.75). But decided against it after looking carefully at the vehicle from outside only. Never had a talk/word with the owner.

[kamal.sn]

Dear Friends, Thanks a lot for all the replies and advices. Based on your advice, i have decided not to go for the car.

I am searching for a used Pajero or any other used 4x4 SUV with a budget of 5-6 lakhs, which i can use as my first car. Anything above this budget, i will have to go for an auto loan and at this point of time i want to keep my liabilities limited. It has been a while i am looking for such a car but in vain :(

Wanted to keep the Nissan Xtrail for sometime but could not afford the fuel costs with a 6 kmpl mileage.

[Car-e-ok]

My friend has got the same pajero. Exactly the same apart from the fact his pajero's model is 2000-2001 something. But its all round the same. Its good to drive. Very good in offroading. very hard to source the parts. Very expensive spare parts. He is till now sending his mechanic with 10000rs every month to delhi to source parts for his car. Loads of things got changed. One day we figured out the brakes not working. And then we couldnt get the drum for this particular model. Then he fixed pajero(original not SWB) drum onto his. The only thing i wish for sometime is i wish it could take 1-2 lakhs more to get everything fixed and then it will run like anything.
I mean to say its so peppy and compact and so good to have control that all you need is power and right kind of handling and stuff. And my friend was so crazy for this particular type of pajero. It took him an year searching for one and finding one. He paid 11 lakhs for that. And he wanted to pay more without any hassle neither he bargained. He was so happy with the fact that he is getting one.Now he is crazy of getting the top removed and install a partial softtop. And he has put me on the job to source the guy who can do that. And i am too lazy to start the thread on team-bhp.will Do real soon.

[V-16]

Did you say it was a 2500 cc? I seriously doubt its a 98. Firstly the 2500 cc pajeros were upgraded to the 2800cc version in around 1993. In 1995 the LWB shape was changed to the wide arch version. The SWB versions of the wide arch version came around a year or so later so thats still in 1996/7
this is all probability is a 1992-1994 version else it should have come with a 2800cc engine.

A 98 Pajero SWB should look like this.




The wide arch version had wider fenders, new headlights, grille, bumper, fog lights and sidesteps as part of the new design. Driver and front passenger SRS airbags came standard and there was a scoop on the bonnet. I cannot see any of these on this car. Leave it its way two expensive, probably the asking price can fetch two such cars, and maybe a Nano

[canonball]

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the pics as wide fenders came in 1998 but Goggy it could be a very early 1998 if i am not wrong or she has been bumped up for grey import!

[V-16]

Originally Posted by canonball

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the pics as wide fenders came in 1998 but Goggy it could be a very early 1998 if i am not wrong or she has been bumped up for grey import!

Not possible Nikhil. These kits didi not fit into the older gen Pajeros. The LWB 5 door wide arch version came out in 1995 in some countries and in 1996 in others. I had the first 1995 LWB wide arch Pajero in the country kitted with special RallyArt discs and interiors. Was a Japanese spec so it had everything one could ask for and more. The SWB came in a couple of years later. WHen i imported my Pajero in 1995, the SWB was still being produced in the last gen till a couple of years later.

[Cloud_Chaser]

Here is some quick info that i had collected from mitsubishi forums.

General Specifications of Pajero Models

Gen 1
NA model Jan 83-Nov 84
swb 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD 5sp (KM145) only
Hi-roof lwb introduced in May 84 with 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD
NB model Nov 84-Nov 85
same variants as above except 2.3TD not available with swb
NC model Nov 85-Oct 86
same variants as above except hi-roof lwb is replaced with low-roof version
ND model Oct 86-Oct 87
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (KM145)
lwb 2.6 petrol & 2.5TD 5sp (KM145)
Optional non lock up 4sp auto (KM14 for 2.6 petrol
NE model Oct 87-Sept 88
same variants as above
2.6 Jap petrol replaced with improved locally Oz made Astron 2 versions
NF model Sept 88-Sept 89
same variants as above
3.0 V6 introduced for lwb with 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (KM14
3 link coil spring rear and rear disc brakes
NG model Sept 89-Apr 91
same variants as above except KM148 replaced with lock up 4sp V4AW2
2.5TD was intercooled in 1990

Gen 2
NH model Apr 91-Nov 93
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils
lwb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TD 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TDI 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2) rear coils
NJ model Nov 93-Mar 97
rear leaf springs dropped everything now 3 link coils
swb 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2)
lwb 2.8D 5sp (V5M21) 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4 sp auto (V4AW2)
Luxury Exceed model 3.5 DOHC V6 lwb 4 sp auto (V4AW3)
Sep 95 3.5 DOHC V6 made standard across range (3.0 V6 dropped)
NK model Mar 97-Oct 97
swb 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
NL model Oct 97-Jul 00 (known as Gen 2.5 in US)
swb same as NK
lwb same as NK except 3.5 DOHC V6 replaced with 3.5 SOHC V6

Gen 3
NM model Jul 00-Oct 02 (monocoque body / IRS)
swb dropped from range
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or new 5sp tiptronic auto (V5A51 Invecs 2)
Aug 02 3.2 DID introduced (2.8TDI dropped)
NP model Oct 02-
traction / stability control introduced
lwb 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51) 3.2 DID 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51)
Oct 03 3.8 SOHC introduced only with 5sp auto (V5A51)
Jan 05 MATT (Mitsu All Terrain Technology) introduced across model range

Engine Power Outputs

Gen 1
2.6 Jap (4G54) = 76Kw 192Nm
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
2.3TD (4D55T) = 62Kw 188Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 105Kw 228Nm
2.5TD (4D56T) = 62Kw 201Nm
2.5TDI (4D56TI) = 70Kw 240Nm

Gen 2
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 109Kw 234Nm
2.5TDI (4D56TI) = 73Kw 240Nm
2.8D (4M40) = 71Kw 198Nm
2.8TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 DOHC V6 (6G74) = 153Kw 300Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) 140Kw 303Nm

Gen 3
2.8TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) = 140Kw 303Nm
3.2 DID (4M41) = 121Kw 373Nm
3.8 SOHC V6 (6G75) = 150Kw 314Nm

[sajands]

Hi Guys,

I stumbled on this ad in our classifieds and looks tempting but before I go all guns for it, I wanted to check if this was indeed a worthy buy.

Been a huge fan of paj's and this one in particular, got my attention. My concern is spares and security(immobilizer). I have seen few ads in different used cars sites where they have listed engine immobilizer under security feature. Bit confused on that, did HM did provide an aftermarket or 3rd party immobilizer to paj's or is that just an eye wash attempt to get soemone to buy a paj?

This ad shows pajero with engine immobilize as part of the Safety & Security,
http://www.carwale.com/used/cars-in-...ajero-D483434/

This is what caught my attention on classifieds,
http://classifieds.team-bhp.com/buy-...i/Pajero.html/

Looked at lot of Paj ads and all are above my budget and cant afford a paj at a double digit number for now.

Looking forward for your valuable insights on the same.

-Sajan

[khan_sultan]

Stay away from this one. I have seen this one and it is in sorry state to put it mildly. That's a sad thing as this was a top spec variant.

This is a soft top converted to hard top and is very very badly kept.

[condor]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

This is a soft top converted to hard top ..

Is the hard top from a Sumo ? the rear section shows some very familiar lines.


@Sajan, with that answer from Khan saab, I think we should get this thread closed. What say, folks ?

[TheTeacher]

They didn't even bother to buff / polish it before taking the pics. That is telling in my opinion.

[sajands]

Thanks khan saab, Parwath sir and teacher for your insights. I had my doubts on the same. before the mods close the thread, what is a good SUV buy under 8 now.

I heard endy is bit expensive to maintain like the Safari's. Please advice.

-Sajan

[JayD]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Stay away from this one. I have seen this one and it is in sorry state to put it mildly. That's a sad thing as this was a top spec variant.

This is a soft top converted to hard top and is very very badly kept.

I believe this is the same car which was being peddled by a dealer from chennai. if so, stay away, as Khan sir has mentioned, its way too molested.

Actually finding a good SWB Paj has become a very hard task. There was a North KL reg one too which keeps popping up for sale. pretty well loaded(suspension adjust etc), but someone has painted the interiors in beige! Car seems decent at first sight, but is a mess underneath, and slower than a nano. Stay away from that one too.