I purchased my 2006 NM GLX 3.2 diesel Auto two years ago with 220K on the clock.
Car originally a one owner suburban vehicle, previous owner fitted OME 2" lift suspension ARB winch bar and electric brake unit. looked to be a well looked after vehicle with good service record,
I am located rurally in Far northern NSW and finally sold my 97 Landcruiser 80 GXL auto that had provided great service over many years since almost new.
I have owned a number of Landcruisers, wagons and utes, a Patrol ute, 4WD F series and a considerable number of Ford a...Read more

Pajero owners cop a bit of ribbing & smirks from our 4wd brethren. Owners of the other 2 japanese wagons like to point out theirs are tougher & more hardcore whereas the euro luxury crowd look down at Mitsy as well heeled gentry may look down on a commoner. Which is Ok by us because these haughty opinions help keep Pajero pricing as family biased and affordable as they are. Easily the most pocket friendly of the truly offroad wagons, our Paj conquered the same rocky hill climbs, corrugations, water crossings & eroded 4wd tracks through Cape Yo...Read more

We use the Pajero mostly on weekends to go 4wding around Brisbane with the occasional trip to Inaminka, Birdsville, Fraser and Moreton Islands. Found this Pajero to be extremely reliable and will go anywhere outback. The only issue we have ever had was trying to head North to South at Ngala Rocks on Fraser and it simply could not get through the pass. In all fairness it had not rained for a long period of time and the soft sand (very powdery) was half way up my calf. It also got us out of trouble when we had to take it over Ngala rock...Read more

We bought a 2005 pajero off my parents, we have owned it for 3.5 years now. It has over 300,000kms on the clock & hasn’t missed a beat. We are so pleased with this car, great family car, good for 4WD-ing & towing, also not bad for cruising around town. The fuel economy is ok considering the size of the motor & weight of the car, I consistently get around 11.5L/100km with mostly town driving.
We have just this year spent a bit replacing bits & pieces including the suspension, but this is to be expected for a 15 year old vehicle.
My only gripe i...Read more

I have had a 2010 3.8L auto Pajero for 16 months now. I was looking for a diesel Prado, mainly for the 150L fuel tank. When I came across the Pajero I was impressed by the interior space. The second row seats are a slightly knees up proposition. The third row seats are removed and the 90L seat well used for storage. I only have one passenger and do not need them.

The engine is very smooth. Pulls well making overtaking a breeze. It does not have the low down torque of modern turbo diesels but is good for a petrol engine. It actually produces m...Read more

Been in the family since my father bought it new in 1997. Has clocked up a lot of miles on and off the tarmac, around central QLD, NT, all over VIC, over to Fraser and plenty of other spots in between. It’s never been to WA but apart from that, it’s seen most parts of the country at one time or another.

Now has 285000km on the odometer and it’s yet to have any significant mechanical issues of any kind. The only expensive pieces of work I can remember in the last decade are a new A/C compressor, new shocks (both of which had a good 20 year inni...Read more

Fuel consumption average over 58,000 kms is 9.7 litres/100 km. I have done a small amount of towing a 6 X 4 trailers. Best fule consumption at or below 2000rpm or about 80 to 100 kmph. At first, I found the drivers seat too soft when going into corners. I have installed a pre-filter for the fuel. Water in the fuel can be a problem out back and it is extremely expensive to fix.
I agree with others re the driving over corrugations. Require an upgrade to suspension. I have had a problem with the air conditioning or heating. In the middle of winter...Read more

Pajero wasnt on my radar when I was on the market. I tested drive Pajero sports (exceed), Prado(vx), Everest(3.2 sports) and Pajero(gls). My logical reasons to choose are: Budget, performance and cost of ownership. My emotional reasons to choose are appearance of the car and feeling while driving( I am the driver).
Budget: as low as possible since there is no free lunch. My shopping list never ends, I have planned kayak, possible a boat later on for fishing. Pajero and Pajero sports are better than the other two. Pajero gls was asking 55k while...Read more