D3 or Isuzu Mux

**CaptAwsm** · 29th September 2014, 08:57 PM

So Mike, in the month I've had my D3 I've already had to spend $1400 on a transmission flush and steel pan gasket conversion on the auto box (search 'steel pan conversion' for more info) but that was mainly piece of mind, insurance and necessity for a car that had done over 200k kms quite obviously towing a caravan.

'07 Pajero DiD i'm working off will most likely be the same boat. There'll be stuff that will need to be getting replaced (i.e Suspension bushes, shocks, springs... just the age of it). The difference is Pajeros are a much simpler (read:traditional) sort of 4wd. Part-time 4WD, Pneumatic engagement of the front diff (IIRC), independently coil sprung.

The reason i buy Land Rover is simple. I'm lazy. My D3 has auto headlights, auto wipers, a lovely auto box and from past experience in my D2 Td5, all i ever did was engage the Centre Diff Lock and the car walked over anything! The D3 with the airbag suspension has been described to me as a sofa. The onyl issue my mate has raised with his DiD Pajero is its a little loud. Not Hilux diesel loud, but enough to eb noticeable. One ride in my D3 and he gets out saying "I want to get one".

As I say, its your decision. I can't comment on bang for buck because I reckon Pajeros and Land Rover D3s are pretty equal on price and fuel economy. It all depends if you can deal with the uniqueness of Land Rovers or if you want the easier, generic 4wd that is a Pajero.

Or a new MU-X

Ben.

**chuck** · 29th September 2014, 09:17 PM

Depending on how long you can wait have you thought about the new Ford Everest.
It the Ranger version of the DMax Mux.

If it drives as well as a Ranger it should be good & in the price range you are looking at.

I think it is due out early next year.

**Redback** · 30th September 2014, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by SaintMike

Thanks Ben, Appreciate the opinion, in fact this is a great site for informative, well balanced discussion. Do you think the D3's are any more expensive to maintain than say a similar year Pajero?

What about a Challenger

2014 Mitsubishi Challenger MY14 Sports Automatic

Great car, good on and offroad, rear locker is standard, comfy, economical, look good, good room for there size, and under $45,000 new.

Baz.

**rar110** · 30th September 2014, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Redback

What about a Challenger

2014 Mitsubishi Challenger MY14 Sports Automatic Great car, good on and offroad, rear locker is standard, comfy, economical, look good, good room for there size, and under $45,000 new. Baz.

It also has an impressive cargo area for its size.

**pibby** · 30th September 2014, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Redback

What about a Challenger

2014 Mitsubishi Challenger MY14 Sports Automatic

Great car, good on and offroad, rear locker is standard, comfy, economical, look good, good room for there size, and under $45,000 new.

Baz.

uncle of mine has one of these. been in it a few times. very narrow. comfy? - i'd use capable.

towed 2.5t of caravan around aus no prob. it does the job but he no longer talks about it as anything more than a vehicle now as opposed to being more than just reliable transport.

**TerryO** · 30th September 2014, 09:47 AM

Sorry but I'm not sure why anyone would recommend a Mu-x, Challenger, Colarado L7 or any other similar priced 7 seat 4x4 wagon when compared to even a base model D4 as long as the D4 is in good condition with reasonable low mileage on the clock.

The D4 is light years ahead of these other bits of gear on many fronts including drive quality, comfort, towing capability and stability, off road capability, storage room and one only has to drive one to know this.

Sure if the absolute prerequisite was the need to buy a brand new 4x4 wagon for under $45k then sure, but it's not.

**Redback** · 30th September 2014, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by TerryO

Sorry but I'm not sure why anyone would recommend a Mu-x, Challenger, Colarado L7 or any other similar priced 7 seat 4x4 wagon when compared to even a base model D4 as long as the D4 is in good condition with reasonable low mileage on the clock.

The D4 is light years ahead of these other bits of gear on many fronts including drive quality, comfort, towing capability and stability, off road capability, storage room and one only has to drive one to know this.

Sure if the absolute prerequisite was the need to buy a brand new 4x4 wagon for under $45k then sure, but it's not.

Because he mentioned the MU-x and his budget is $45k, nothing wrong with giving him other options.

Baz.

**Epic pooh** · 1st October 2014, 10:47 AM

I was acting on the "if you have to ask" theory. I regard the Disco as a work of automotive art - and you know the thing with art is that it's in the eye of the beholder !

**spudboy** · 29th October 2014, 05:12 PM

I think this Chevy TrailBlazer is the same as the MU-X (just re-badged?), and it gets a very good review:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HycED_XLUx8[/ame]

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