1998 Pajero - Is it worth buying?

kamal.sn · 28th April 2010, 20:21

I have come across a 1998 SWB Pajero ( 2500cc) and the owner is quoting 5.75 lakhs for it. He is the fifth owner of the car and the car has done about 90,000 kms. The car is in a ok condition. I have only seen the pics. He says that comprehensive insurance is not possible and only third party insurance is active.

Is this car worth buying ? What is the availability of spares ? How much should i pay for the car ?

offroad_maniac · 28th April 2010, 21:03

Looks good from the pics. Take a test drive & decide after negotiation.
Check under body for chassis damage & any major signs of rusting/ repair works.
(They are Hard to find so for 4-5 lakhs range looks like a good buy)

Else, If possible, wait for Mahindra Thar.

mercedised · 28th April 2010, 21:11

No, the demand is too much for a 12 year old Pajero. Try to convince him down to 3L or even down. Becausein 5L price tag you can easily buy a Safari 4x4 2007-2008 model and less clocked + modern day features.

jaysmokesleaves · 28th April 2010, 21:22

The Pajero is obsolete. Besides, this one is a 98 example. You will most likely be saddled with the burden of maintaining this vehicle or resell it for a pittance, IF you find a buyer.
I wouldnt pay even 2.5 lakhs. It looks OLD too.

Alter_Ego · 28th April 2010, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysmokesleaves

The Pajero is obsolete. Besides, this one is a 98 example. You will most likely be saddled with the burden of maintaining this vehicle or resell it for a pittance, IF you find a buyer.
I wouldnt pay even 2.5 lakhs. It looks OLD too.

Besides the leather seat covers look hopeless

The owner really had a bad taste of colour

sachinj12 · 28th April 2010, 22:08

Stay away from it. Like someone said, its too old and it has already changed 5 hands. 5L is a joke!! I wouldn't pay anything above 2.75 for it.

theMAG · 28th April 2010, 22:26

The Thar seems about right for your requirements, since you dont seem to mind spending some reasonable money - IF it is released in India !

agspins · 29th April 2010, 00:31

Whatever the person is asking is too much, this Paj is normally repaired at a garage lane(which is infamous for unreliable/jugad jobs) few blocks away from where you saw the vehicle.It belongs to the fountain shop guy,been spotting this vehicle for couple of years.Even he is having it for not more than 2 years i think, better if you go towards the Arya Samaj road you can find better deal with other 4x4 vehicles, even some dealers there, have gypsies for sale...

Sathyagith · 29th April 2010, 14:23

Hi,
Not many 3 door Pajero's came into India, hence they are very hard to find and also please keep in mind it's a 2.5L engine as compared to 2.8L engine that comes in the 5 door version, it's underpowered.
I personally feel the price quoted is way too much, its worth around Rs 2.5L to a Max of Rs 3.00L.

rgds
-Sathya

KALINGA · 29th April 2010, 14:48

Hi,

This is a 12 year old vechile. Came from 5 different owner.
ODO is 90 K.

Best is stay away from that car.
if you want to buy it then 2.5 lac is the max rate for that car.
Keep some cash in your hand to future upgrade / repair purpose.
I read somewhere in this thread that these old gen SUV parts are very very rare and costly.

Cloud_Chaser · 29th April 2010, 16:25

5L for a 1998 SWB Pajero is a loot.

I own a 1984 SWB Pajero and use it for offroading. Its a wonderful car and performs well.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...swb-suv-3.html

My experience is that its easy to source mechanical parts but finding plastic and rubber fittings is very difficult so check if things are in place.

Try and PM me the VIN number and I can find out details about this vehical.

With my experience with a GEN 01 SWB Pajero I would pay 2.5 to 2.75 max for this depending on a few basic checks.

hillram · 29th April 2010, 17:09

5.75 Lakhs for this Pajero is too high.The realistic price would be 2.5-3.0 Lacs.

alpha1 · 29th April 2010, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercedised

No, the demand is too much for a 12 year old Pajero. Try to convince him down to 3L or even down. Becausein 5L price tag you can easily buy a Safari 4x4 2007-2008 model and less clocked + modern day features.

a Little offtopic, but WHERE?

Cloud_Chaser · 29th April 2010, 18:26

@alpha: I actually tried to search for one on Carwale.com but a 4X2 2007-2008 model Safari is available between a range of 5.2 to 8.5

There was one 1996 Pajero available for 2.8 but when I checked the pictures I freaked out. You guys need to see this.
Used Cars - Search used cars available for sale in India - CarWale.com

KokosaM3 · 29th April 2010, 18:56

Out of curiosity, what would be last generation(most recent year) SWB one can find with lower miles, in India.

28th April 2010, 20:21	#1
kamal.sn BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 149 Thanked: 88 Times	1998 Pajero - Is it worth buying? I have come across a 1998 SWB Pajero ( 2500cc) and the owner is quoting 5.75 lakhs for it. He is the fifth owner of the car and the car has done about 90,000 kms. The car is in a ok condition. I have only seen the pics. He says that comprehensive insurance is not possible and only third party insurance is active. Is this car worth buying ? What is the availability of spares ? How much should i pay for the car ? Attached Thumbnails
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28th April 2010, 21:03	#2
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	Looks good from the pics. Take a test drive & decide after negotiation. Check under body for chassis damage & any major signs of rusting/ repair works. (They are Hard to find so for 4-5 lakhs range looks like a good buy) Else, If possible, wait for Mahindra Thar.
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28th April 2010, 21:11	#3
mercedised Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 353 Times View My Garage	No, the demand is too much for a 12 year old Pajero. Try to convince him down to 3L or even down. Becausein 5L price tag you can easily buy a Safari 4x4 2007-2008 model and less clocked + modern day features.
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28th April 2010, 21:22	#4
jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,452 Times	The Pajero is obsolete. Besides, this one is a 98 example. You will most likely be saddled with the burden of maintaining this vehicle or resell it for a pittance, IF you find a buyer. I wouldnt pay even 2.5 lakhs. It looks OLD too.
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28th April 2010, 22:08	#6
sachinj12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187 Thanked: 168 Times	Stay away from it. Like someone said, its too old and it has already changed 5 hands. 5L is a joke!! I wouldn't pay anything above 2.75 for it.
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28th April 2010, 22:26	#7
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	The Thar seems about right for your requirements, since you dont seem to mind spending some reasonable money - IF it is released in India !
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29th April 2010, 00:31	#8
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,652 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Whatever the person is asking is too much, this Paj is normally repaired at a garage lane(which is infamous for unreliable/jugad jobs) few blocks away from where you saw the vehicle.It belongs to the fountain shop guy,been spotting this vehicle for couple of years.Even he is having it for not more than 2 years i think, better if you go towards the Arya Samaj road you can find better deal with other 4x4 vehicles, even some dealers there, have gypsies for sale...
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29th April 2010, 14:23	#9
Sathyagith BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mysore Posts: 49 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi, Not many 3 door Pajero's came into India, hence they are very hard to find and also please keep in mind it's a 2.5L engine as compared to 2.8L engine that comes in the 5 door version, it's underpowered. I personally feel the price quoted is way too much, its worth around Rs 2.5L to a Max of Rs 3.00L. rgds -Sathya
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29th April 2010, 14:48	#10
KALINGA BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PUNE Posts: 724 Thanked: 374 Times	Hi, This is a 12 year old vechile. Came from 5 different owner. ODO is 90 K. Best is stay away from that car. if you want to buy it then 2.5 lac is the max rate for that car. Keep some cash in your hand to future upgrade / repair purpose. I read somewhere in this thread that these old gen SUV parts are very very rare and costly.
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29th April 2010, 16:25	#11
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	5L for a 1998 SWB Pajero is a loot. I own a 1984 SWB Pajero and use it for offroading. Its a wonderful car and performs well. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...swb-suv-3.html My experience is that its easy to source mechanical parts but finding plastic and rubber fittings is very difficult so check if things are in place. Try and PM me the VIN number and I can find out details about this vehical. With my experience with a GEN 01 SWB Pajero I would pay 2.5 to 2.75 max for this depending on a few basic checks.
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29th April 2010, 17:09	#12
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	5.75 Lakhs for this Pajero is too high.The realistic price would be 2.5-3.0 Lacs.
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29th April 2010, 18:26	#14
Cloud_Chaser BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 204 Thanked: 45 Times	@alpha: I actually tried to search for one on Carwale.com but a 4X2 2007-2008 model Safari is available between a range of 5.2 to 8.5 There was one 1996 Pajero available for 2.8 but when I checked the pictures I freaked out. You guys need to see this. Used Cars - Search used cars available for sale in India - CarWale.com
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29th April 2010, 18:56	#15
KokosaM3 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 26 Thanked: 19 Times	Out of curiosity, what would be last generation(most recent year) SWB one can find with lower miles, in India.
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