Thread: Australian Market - Diesel supply exhausted

Originally Posted by INter674

Mates looking seriously at a Paj...but local Hobart dealer prolly won't discount the 60k retail price to the same level a SA dealer will...that is to 48k!!

He's compared the Paj to a yota playdo and reckons the Paj diesel is a better car...more power but not as sprightly as his old 3l X5. He's sold on the Paj reliability too even tho its only 5 speed as the drivetrain is very well proven.

We compared the Paj side to side with our D4 ..both same colour..and the Paj looked good. But inside its age really shows with the D4 having waay more space and of course heaps more tech/features.

But for a new car price with 7 year warranty of around 50k it's a bloody bargain for a new car buyer looking for "old" school reliability and ruggedness plus warranty etc

So..he's off to hammer the local dealer or will buy from SA.

Amazing discounts out there atm☺

When we looked at them a month or two ago,they were $42K for the base model drive away.

We also test drove the Plado,couldn’t give it back quick enough,same for an SR5 hi lux.
The Plado has a step in the rear which is a PITA,and the seats fold forwards,not flat.
Apparently the new model coming soon has more power,it really needs it.
Handling is horrid compared to a D4,or a LC.
I can’t see how it is a top seller,must be the fleet buyers.

The D4 is miles ahead,as is the LC200,just no comparison to the other two.
But then again they are much larger,more powerful,and way more expensive.

As I have said before,it’s a shame LR didn’t continue on with an updated D4.

That’s all the big sellers do to their vehicles,very rarely is there a complete change.

Originally Posted by scarry

When we looked at them a month or two ago,they were $42K for the base model drive away.

We also test drove the Plado,couldn’t give it back quick enough,same for an SR5 hi lux.
The Plado has a step in the rear which is a PITA,and the seats fold forwards,not flat.
Apparently the new model coming soon has more power,it really needs it.
Handling is horrid compared to a D4,or a LC.
I can’t see how it is a top seller,must be the fleet buyers.

The D4 is miles ahead,as is the LC200,just no comparison to the other two.
But then again they are much larger,more powerful,and way more expensive.

As I have said before,it’s a shame LR didn’t continue on with an updated D4.

That’s all the big sellers do to their vehicles,very rarely is there a complete change.

The Paj he's looking at is the one below the Sport.

GLS leather rrp 60k

Originally Posted by scarry

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As I have said before,it’s a shame LR didn’t continue on with an updated D4.

Isn't that the new 'Defender' ?


Colin

Originally Posted by INter674

The Paj he's looking at is the one below the Sport.

GLS leather rrp 60k

He had better get in quick as the Pajero is being dropped next year with no replacement.

Earlier this year we purchased a Sahara For my wife. Really wanted her to wait for the new Defender but the boot was clearly not going to be as big as we wanted.

We were also ever so close to a D5 but was worried about the niggles (especially as we had three people we knew have some fairly big issues). Even so I was about to sign when on a last test drive the cameras and multi media display completely glitched.

so sadly we went to the Sahara. Got it with Roo bar and spotties drive away for $122k and a 7 year warranty with unlimited km (as long as service at Toyota for last two years). That plus the fact my sister showed me how they got $90k for their five year old Sahara from someone made it hard to go past.

but - and I have said this Before - I regret not buying the D5 every day! It’s a great car but I don’t get the joy I get from my Defender and I think I would have got from the D5.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

He had better get in quick as the Pajero is being dropped next year with no replacement.

Yeah..he told me the rumour is it will be replaced with a rebadged Pathfinder🙄

Originally Posted by EastFreo

Earlier this year we purchased a Sahara For my wife. Really wanted her to wait for the new Defender but the boot was clearly not going to be as big as we wanted.

We were also ever so close to a D5 but was worried about the niggles (especially as we had three people we knew have some fairly big issues). Even so I was about to sign when on a last test drive the cameras and multi media display completely glitched.

so sadly we went to the Sahara. Got it with Roo bar and spotties drive away for $122k and a 7 year warranty with unlimited km (as long as service at Toyota for last two years). That plus the fact my sister showed me how they got $90k for their five year old Sahara from someone made it hard to go past.

but - and I have said this Before - I regret not buying the D5 every day! It’s a great car but I don’t get the joy I get from my Defender and I think I would have got from the D5.

Yup that resale value is a huge attraction. My fisher mate will basically get his money back and maybe make a bit when he sells his 200s ..which is of course on the "books".

Still does not change the fact that it is a crap car compared to our D4 which cost half his 200s.

Drove up to his place in the snow the other day on a back forest logging road..steep slippery etc.

Geez he said we're not taking the Cruiser out in that. How'd you go..he asked. His boys had gone the same way in a Patrol with 37s.

Easy I said..its got a rear locker plus traction control..centre diff lock plus snow mode..air suspension etc. Geez he said. How much did it cost to put the lockers in...nothing...I said.. it came with the car.

Geez. He said..You're jokin arn't you😎

..yes..he'll have the last laugh...but I won't drive rubbish cars😐

Originally Posted by INter674

The Paj he's looking at is the one below the Sport.

GLS leather rrp 60k

The one he is looking at is the top model now,there is no Exceed.

Still a lot of car for the money,if it suits his needs.

Prado will be around $10K more.

Thats what i remember when we looked at them both,thats if my memory is correct