Thread: Is it time to get a Pajero?

Originally Posted by Russrobe

Cheers Disco, thanks for also being the only one to reply to the intro thread lol. Just gave myself second thoughts after reading this one.

I found a nice 4.4 with 150 000 km on it. Will grab it if its still there next week when i have the cash.

No worries!

I found a nice 4.0 V6 and a 4.4V8 with 150000km each. I ended up going the V6 as its transmission had been serviced at 116k km, whereas the V8's hadnt been serviced until 140k km. Its commonly recommended they're serviced at 100k km or less, so i went with my head on this one and got the V6 - otherwise i had to budget an extra $7k for a possible transmission rebuild later on

Its the main thing i asked about on each car i looked at.

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

I crawled under it and it had spat one of the driveshafts which took the seal with it. So we pushed the seal back in and tapped the driveshaft back in. "tow with it in 4wd to spread the load over both axles" ..... He has investigated since getting home and they are known for spitting rear driveshafts when towing. You need to upgrade the snap rings that hold them in.

Unfortunately a known issue in older pajeros. Subaxels revised in 2006 to accommodate larger snap rings. I was quoted $800 to fit the revised axles to my 2005 Paj Diesel. Not an issue so far with either boat or van, but neither weigh over 2Tonne.

As the owner of a 2005 Pajero (283000km so far) and a 2010 Disco 4 (171000km) I feel qualified to comment. Pajero has had the altenator changed ($400 for reco) and is due for new front shocks and rear diff bushes (mechanic estimates cirxa $1000). Still on original disc rotors. A minor service is generally <$200, a major <$500.

The Disco has had a number of repairs under warranty including replacement rocker covers, and most recently had the front control arms and rhs front wheel bearing changed at a cost just over $5000.

From a total cost of ownership perspective the pajero wins hands down.

But... the disco is quieter, more comfortable, handles better, stops better, easier to park, uses less fuel and tows so much better its chalk and cheese. The disco is a far better car to live with.

To answer the OPs question, if $$$$ is the only consideration, go the Pajero. If comfort and driving are key, Disco every time.

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by ghoti

The Disco has had a number of repairs under warranty including replacement rocker covers, and most recently had the front control arms and rhs front wheel bearing changed at a cost just over $5000.

That can't be right surely? Lower control arms and a wheel bearing $2k max...

On reflection, with the low petrol prices a 4.4 would have been fine for us.

I've actually owned the same transmission in my last car Disco, so know exactly what you mean. It was at the top of my inspection list on my BF Xr6turbo. I ended up getting one with under 100k kms and servicing it myself.

Great transmission, in fact I found it so good it was one of the main reasons I brought it.

Just sent off a question to see if this ones been serviced.

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

No worries!

I found a nice 4.0 V6 and a 4.4V8 with 150000km each. I ended up going the V6 as its transmission had been serviced at 116k km, whereas the V8's hadnt been serviced until 140k km. Its commonly recommended they're serviced at 100k km or less, so i went with my head on this one and got the V6 - otherwise i had to budget an extra $7k for a possible transmission rebuild later on

Its the main thing i asked about on each car i looked at.

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by Stuart02

That can't be right surely? Lower control arms and a wheel bearing $2k max...

It seems it was a warranty job so I'm guessing it's double what a reasonable indy would charge. Only my speculation tho!

Cheers

Dan