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Originally Posted by Turbanator Hi traveler
congrats on your buy , from the pictures I assume you have bough this from Mohali Dealer - my personal experiences with HM dealers has not been good , the dealer in Gurgaon used spurious parts . I used Mohali dealer once - they did tried to impress by words but service was OK - the left pulling in the car was never sorted and they still have 2 kind of spares - One Made in Japan and Second Made in India for many consumables like Brake Pads . I will advise you to be there at time of servicing - just as we used to do 15 years back with Ambys ... get everything done in your front after checking all parts .
Two Small things - Get yourself a rear & front guards repairs are very expensive + did you checked Michelin A/T ? they are expensive but wonderful both on & off road. |
Thanks Turbaanotor , I bought it from Kosmo Motors Mohali and yes I will definitely get it serviced in my presence. Thanks for the heads up on the spare parts and the Guards.
Any clue where I can get the guards. Do PM me the details in case you know.
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Originally Posted by getsurya Traveler, firstly thank you for a honest review.
Congratulations on the Pajero acquisition. It is a beaut of a car to own! I really like the Pajero's road presence and the respect it commands on the road. As some body said already, it is something you buy and keep it for ever!
Happy Motoring! |
Thanks, and yes growing old with one vehicle was the idea this time. I wanted to get out of the change / upgrade routine.
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Originally Posted by Raosaheb Desai Congrats,
Excellent all rounder SUV.
Always a fan of Mighty Pajero specially the boxy look. |
Thanks Raosaheb. I also like the side profile , it sure looks very solid with those boxy bulges on the sides.
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Originally Posted by khoj @Traveler
Congratulations on the Pajero and welcome to 'club Mitsubishi'.
@Aroy
The Pajero still comes with the BSIII engine. The last I heard from the Mitsubishi sales team was that the new Pajero Sports was to be launched sometimes towards end of 2010 / early 2011 with a new front facia (somewhat like their Range model) and additional features including a new BSIV engine. The homologation procedures were in the process. The news now is that encouraged by the sales of the outlander et all, they are now considering an updated model based on the Shogun with the new DOHC Crde engine and all new interiors + features etc. and hence the delay. The current model will continue to be offered in non metro markets where BSIII engine equipped vehicles are allowed to be registered. |
Thanks Khoj.
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Originally Posted by indianrunner @ Dicky - Thanks I did mean - do not..
@ Traveler and other Pajero owners - A 'heads up' on driving through puddles.. go slow..... as the Pajero has a tendency to spray the water inwards so that it comes on the windscreen and if you are at some speed, it is indeed disconcerting to have the vision blocked with water all over. This is a known problem with Pajeros worldwide.. have a look at the 'Pocuk' website
I am planning to get some extended wheel arch flares put and see if that can resolve this.
cheers |
Great Tip, thanks a lot, I noticed this on the Safari as well and was quite flustered the first time it happened. Will be careful of this.
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Originally Posted by vijay_k_kumar I own both the Fortuner n the Pajero and can vouch for the Pajero anytime
Engine Power is "not the all end all" in a SUV ...Ride and Handling is very important. Fortuner cannot be called a SUV as it is based on the HILUX pick up truck. whereas Pajero is a tried and tested design. more of the same you will realise when you have both of these for your perusal.
Congrats on buying the MITSUBISHI PAJERO !!!!!! |
Thanks Vijay, that was one of the criteria I had when choosing. Was the vehicle a ground up SUV or a modified vehicle. As soon as you step into the Pajero you realize it was made for this purpose. The ride, steering, small things like tow hooks, luggage hooks, Inspection Light, Tool Box etc all speak volumes of it's lineage.
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Originally Posted by thermalpaste @traveler : excellent choice. The 4M40 engine on the pajero is virtually bulletproof and will clock at least 400,000 kms without a rebuild if taken care of.
I suggest you start using Motul X-cess, which should be available at the dealership itself after the 2nd service.
(Not sure if the company still uses the 10W30 mineral oil mitsubishi used)
The best way to secure your pajero is to buy a GPS module and to install it in an inaccessible area -- eg: underneath the centre console on the floor. Also purchase a steering lock in case you plan to leave your car unattended for long. |
Thanks for the Engine Oil tip, will talk to the dealer and see if he stocks this brand. Also will evaluate the GPS module, looks like that might be the only option to secure the Pajero.
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Originally Posted by Prozac Traveler - I totally enjoyed reading your story. I drive a lovingly looked after '99 Mitsubishi Lancer diesel and have clocked over 170,000 km on it. It still runs good as new. I'm sure you will enjoy your Pajero for many years to come, these vehicles are build to last indeed! |
Thanks Prozac, I definitely intend to keep this vehicle for a long time. It is reassuring to know that the engines last pretty long. I got this feedback from local people and also mechanics. Everyone seems to be impressed with their "keep going on" nature.
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Originally Posted by Janjua Hello Traveler.
Congratulations on a great buy. I hope you enjoy it for years to come.
Well, I read that you are looking to get a GPS tracker installed in your Pajero.
I recently got the MapMyIndia VT-1 tracker installed in my vehicle. It cost me around 15,000 Rupees + a GPRS activated SIM card.
It is working rather well for me. I get sms updates everytime my vehicle is out of the marked zone and also one can track the vehicle in real-time on the mobile phone or on the computer.
The installation took about half an hour and no one can tell whether such a system is installed or not as the whole thing is hidden under the dashboard. I am quite satisfied with the whole setup. You might want to take a look at it too.
Happy Motoring,
Sandeep. |
Thanks Janjua, will definitely look at the MapMyIndia tracker, sure does look interesting.
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Originally Posted by TheARUN The thing I learnt from this thread
"Everything that people tell you about the FORTUNER and PAJERO is wrong"
Congradulations on the PAJERO. Its a vehicle that has attained perfection, hence I think MITSUBISHI have stopped its evolution.
Having said that, in this day and age, you sure have guts to plonk so much money on the PAJERO, I would have gone for a second hand one
There is a PAJERO story that stuck with me:
A friend who was a DSA for a Bank arranged an auto loan for a trusted customer who bought a PAJERO, the customer drove the PAJERO for a month and then parked it at home saying that he had bought the wrong vehicle blah blah. The DSA finally found a buyer for him, after 8 months of it being idle and then it went for 11 lakhs.
Please don't get me wrong. I am not pulling you down or discouraging you, just my comments and point of view. The PAJERO is a brilliant vehicle no doubt, but not at that price. People say the same thing about the THAR too and so many other vehicles
Fifteen years ago we had these two Sri Lankan who studied in our class, one bloke was a huge fan of the PAJERO and it was from him that I knew a vehicle called PAJERO lasted
The contrast colours are also a big hit. See so many SCORPIOs and SAFARIs trying to ape the colouring scheme. I'm also thinking, if my bonnet or doors rust or if there is an accident vehicle lying around, I'll go and get myself some white doors
I have a SAFARI and this has reinforced my faith in the SAFARI, I'll still admire the PAJERO standing afar |
Thanks Arun, I agree it could have priced more reasonably. But on the other hand there is hardly anything you can fault with the Pajero. It is in my opinion the only true blue SUV available to us and I guess Mitsubishi knows that. I have looked at the sales figures for the Pajero for quite some time and it still averages around 150 Units per month. Something must be right somehere.
Now having said that, I must add that the Safari is also a very capable vehicle and in the two years of my ownership it never let me down even once. Agreed it has it own shares of issues but most are related to maintenance and how you drive it.
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Originally Posted by shridhar.s.i Congrats Traveler on the new purchase and i like the color very much (not many potions from mitsubishi in this department though),
I had been seeing this thread as a hot topic for a couple of weeks now but always used to forget to check it out, today read the whole review
A very practical decision indeed and trust me (No offense to Fortuner owners) but in the field tests shown on TV, the Old School pajero has still beaten Fortuner by a close margin and yes this is a vehicle which can stare at the eyes of the newbie 4X4's and say "Who's the Daddy"
I do hear comments from people stating it is not satisfactory etc.etc. but the question is simple..if you like it then follow your heart as each individual is different and so are their needs and likings
And yes, do you plan on any addons like Additional pair of Halogens / ICE..
Keep us posted
Cheers |
Thanks Sridhar, that was the idea. Get an uncomplicated no nonsense vehicle with no inhibitions. After having driven it over the weekend with 4 Adults and 3 kids over mountain roads I must say that Pajero is in no way underpowered.
In-fact it was able to take on the same tracks that I used to go with my Safari with much more aplomb and confidence. The way the vehicle eases itself out with full load and a steep incline is amazing. The Safari used to struggle and sometimes you could smell the clutch. With the Pajero, it is simple, slot in the gear and drive off like any other day. It just pulls out cleanly.
I have not yet decided whether I need another pair of halogens, although a good security system is definitely on priority. Will post the updates soon.