ARE PAJEROS WORTH BUYING? Reliable? Affordable? Capable? Comfortable?

[@seanli489]

Definitely worth it. Especially SWB vision. I recently bought one and the last owner put 350k on it. I drive it on a very tough offroad and do some overland. Absolutely amazing rig. Very capable.

[@budget4x4life]

Great to know it is going hard at those kilometres💯🔥 Goes to show it's only numbers with these engines 👌🏼 Enjoy!

[@MarkusDBurner]

do you still have it? i would love to buy one but i'm not sure because of the reliabilty :) hope you can give me a little insight

[@devojet]

4m40 was 2.8L from 1994. 2000 the direct injection 4m41 was released. Then 2006 upgraded to commonrail. I have an NJ with a 4m41commonrail from a Triton swapped in. Engine has done over 350k and car over 500k.

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks mate I realised I said it wrong😄😬 I have seen a couple of people do the conversion and it looks awesome haha. That's great💯👌🏼

[@Beer_goggles]

I had a 95 Delica with the 2.8 4m40, that can went pretty much everywhere, lived it, of course it sits on the paj frame too

[@stevezurek7281]

My 03 np 3.2 is still the family daily runabout + the holidays out in the bush tracks.Its my first MIstubishi and pretty impressed with the Reliability on and off road.🇦🇺👍👍👍

[@budget4x4life]

Mate I bet you love the tractor😊😄💯

[@stevezurek7281]

@@budget4x4life After 5 1/2 years this thing is excellent all rounder.The Tractor does it all.

[@fun3000able]

I bought one a few days ago. 2012 3.2 DID. looking forward to driving it.

[@budget4x4life]

Enjoy!

[@Anyfantis0]

I am in the market for a Pajero, very helpful video and thanks for the insight.

[@budget4x4life]

@@Anyfantis0 most welcome 🙌🏼

[@Bekkies17]

I've got the 4M41 in my Triton. Done 350 000km and haven't touched the engine. It's even still on the original CV's and it's been thrashed offroad, the left one started ticking a week ago. Only down side of Mitsubishi in South Africa is that parts are extremely expensive and the dealer network is quite shitty (But improving)

[@budget4x4life]

It's funny when Toyota drivers talk so bad about Tritons...little do they know the Triton is by far better😄💯🔥

[@keithmclaine5730]

Our main family car has been a 2009 NT Pajero since 2016. Now at around 250000 kms with no major problems. Have not done valve clearances, inlet manifold clean and have had none of the fuel system problems I see all the time on newer makes. No awards for refinement but I would jump in it now with the family and drive to Queensland.

[@budget4x4life]

@@keithmclaine5730 thats awesome mate! They are great cars 😁

[@KulangaPathinayake]

Yes, they are reliable. I have a 2008 NS LWB which has done 340,000 and running well with all electrics still working. Keep rolling out videos with your SWB. 👍

[@budget4x4life]

Awesome to hear mate love it!!😊😜 Thanks mate I will do thank you 💯

[@ln5747]

Kms or miles?

[@TJ.Outdoor]

4M40 its 2.8(with mechanic fuel pump), precessor to 4m41, which in beginning was with electronic fuel pump, and from 2006 its 4M41 with common rail. 4M41 its on Gen3 and yours on Gen4

[@budget4x4life]

💯💯

[@Chandlers_builds]

My Pajero has the old 2.6 petrol it’s a 1984 model swb

[@budget4x4life]

must be mint😍

[@oldbloke204]

My brother has had a couple of these from new and uses them very hard on and off road as well as towing. Basically hasn't put a spanner on either of them and the oil in diffs etc is always spotless when changed. The only thing that I've heard can happen, and it happened to someone he knows, is that there is an oil/coolant heat exchange thingy on the side of the motor which can fail and lets oil into the coolant. Not good. Might be something to check into on higher mileage vehicles or it may just be on a certain model, I don't know. Very underrated 4wd's for sure and the 4wd system itself is one of the best around imo. Thanks for the video.

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks for the heads up mate appreciate it💯 And yes they definitely are underrated 🔥

[@wheresmycheese8511]

Love my NJ V6. Super comfortable and a great family tourer

[@budget4x4life]

Awesome stuff mate👌🏼💯

[@jimbozen88]

Great clean up message

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks mate 🙌🏼

[@damilolaakanni]

I'd say go for one. But if you live in a country where these aren't popular, you're going to have a hard time finding parts when you need them. If that's your situation, you're better off with the Prado.

[@budget4x4life]

Agreed 💯

[@hasanmohammad3589]

I bought a Pajero 2015 3.8l petrol engine. It serves me very well for about 500,000 km. And it's still going strong. I used on-road & extreme off-road. I am planning for my 3rd Pajero. Definitely a reliable car.

[@uys_built]

Good vid mate, very detailed, very handy !!! Keep up the great content brother!!👌👌

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks matey💯🎬 Keen to show off your beast soon!

[@jeanloock4930]

We've had a few of these (4 cars gen 2 to gen 4), they are super tough and reliable. Used them to tour and as daily drives. Even driven a host of 4wd tracks in my gen 4 lwb. Over a million on our 4 different pajero's. Only failure thus far was a dual mass flywheel on an 03 manual. Our current gen 3 and gen 4 have just over 400k km and 300k km respectively. Oil every 10k km (15w40 like delo mgx) , all new oem filters, ATF every 40-60k km, put diesel and drive. Rattles like a bucket of bolts over corrugated roads, but that's a drawback I live with even though I'd like a word with mitsu about that 😂

[@budget4x4life]

Haha thanks for sharing this Jean, it's great to have a few of them to try out and crazy that nothing major happened 💯 Haha maybe time to replace the bushes all round😆 nah good stuff mate👌🏼

[@brandonrooney109]

lol 'bucket of bolts' - so true.

[@flairshield9195]

We drive a pajero with a 3.5 L V6 petrol with about 215 HP ( about 330 NM) and yeah it has a big drinking problem 😅. We average about 15 litres per 100 km on a good day and im not even gonna talk about flooring the throttle 😂. If you do floor it you’ll maybe gat about 20-25 litres which is insane considering the fact that it does not make a lot of power. So if you want to buy a pajero and drive alot do not go with the 3.5. But if you dont care the 3.5 just sounds absolutely amazing and if you want 40 HP more you can go with the 3.8 L which will accelerate a little faster.

[@budget4x4life]

Awesome mate thanks for the info 😄💯 they are thirsty beasts!

[@vader191319]

Hi. Can you tell me what wheels you have on your Pajero? I recently bought an identical car and I have to choose wheels. I really like this setup of yours. Can you provide the parameters of the rims and tire size? And do you use spacers or do you have rims with appropriate offset?

[@msafirimhehe]

Hi. I need to purchase a trailer/bike rack hitch (like the one you have installed on your Pajero), that can be installed on my 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0L V6 ZR-S LONG. Any idea where I can purchase that and get it shipped to Canada? Mine is Japanese Import.

[@budget4x4life]

Mmm try tow bar places or maybe ask a fabricator to weld one up for you 🙂💯

[@msafirimhehe]

@@budget4x4life Thanks..

[@Lazarus-aap]

Thanks for sharing! So yours is a 2006 and the one you mentioned was a 2008? From when till when of that period were they made and what year would you suggest?

[@budget4x4life]

@@Lazarus-aap this one was a 2006 and we now have a 2012 NW. There is the NS, NT, NW and NX. I would personally go for the NT or NW since the NS and NX have the dpf.

[@CesarPenaherrera]

What is the gadget you are using that can be seen at 8:49 ( below your hand and right to the steering wheel)?

[@budget4x4life]

@@CesarPenaherrera ultragauge showing all temps

[@saifullahabhamid]

pajero is one of popular vehicle in my country

[@budget4x4life]

Awesome 🔥💯

[@CookieMonster-go9zj]

My family had a 1st and second gen with the 2800, gen 1 was a tank just suffered rust but the 2nd gen blew a head gasket and cracked head which is apparently very common for those engines 🙃

[@SebasHenderson]

Weirdly enough, here in Costa Rica they kept selling Pajeros/Monteros with the 4M40 even on 2016-2018 alongside some versions with the 4M41 3.2. 4M40 its a good engine, but in a 5 door configuration plus automatic transmission its not a good combination, too heavy and not enough power to pull anything.

[@budget4x4life]

Definitely interesting! Yes 4m41 for the win 😊💯

[@enzoferrari9706]

Do you guys recommend buying a 3.0 petrol engine version? Or the Diesel it's the best?

[@budget4x4life]

@@enzoferrari9706 petrol is fine if it is a weekender I reckon. Would go diesel for daily driver, offroad or towing

[@NalunkumaEstherjolly]

Am in Africa which pajero do you recommend me to buy

[@budget4x4life]

@@NalunkumaEstherjolly Gen 4 2010 onwards

[@chefyyy1]

Nice car, I love my pajero just wondering what size are your tyers

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks Josh💯 32s Falken Wildpeaks🔥

[@chefyyy1]

@@budget4x4life does that mean it's a 275/70/18

[@budget4x4life]

@@chefyyy1 275 65 18

[@chefyyy1]

@@budget4x4life thanks

[@kmom777]

what size rims are good for offroad i want smaller ones with big tires currently got the stock allow wheels

[@budget4x4life]

@@kmom777 17 will be my pick for the Paj

[@danilobursic4916]

i have a 2018 montero 3 doars but all my interior sounds like if some parts are loose, what can i do for fix that

[@budget4x4life]

Some clips may be broken? I would take it apart and put back together?😄 not sure💯

[@danilobursic4916]

@@budget4x4life thanks

[@Beer_goggles]

With those larger wheels, hqve you had troubke getting bogger in beach sand much?

[@budget4x4life]

Bigger tyres will help as it has a bigger surface on the sand when deflated 🙂 no dramas at all. Check recent video on beach 💯

[@Beer_goggles]

@@budget4x4life good to know, I'm a fan of bigger tyres, but bigger wheels I wasn't sure worked well Cheers

[@budget4x4life]

@Fandango Gotcha. Yeah the 18" is biggest I'd go.🙂💯

[@chambershire]

Can you do a video on how to replace the bulbs, the oem ones are really weak

[@budget4x4life]

Sure will in the future💯

[@markt9156]

Hey mate awesome videos, we are looking at a Pajero just unsure about the whole recovery points issue can they actually be fitted ?

[@budget4x4life]

Mitsubishi recommends snatching off the factory recovery points. It's strong enough. If you're in a more serious situation where you can't be snatched out then it's worth winching out with another car to avoid dangerous situations 😊💯

[@markt9156]

@@budget4x4life ah that is good to know that the factory points are solid. Oh we wouldn’t be trying to recover if in a bad situation not worth the risk

[@budget4x4life]

@@markt9156 Awesome mate. You'll be all good anyway you're driving a pajero 😎💯😄

[@markt9156]

@@budget4x4life they do seem to be incredibly reliable are not as common for doing injectors as quickly like some other models

[@budget4x4life]

@@markt9156 definitely a reliable car mate. Not sure if you've seen the 1 million pajero video but it did it with everything still original. The 3.2 is just an amazing motor🙌🏼

[@fazzinvancouver]

Hi buddy I know these are great suv, I personally own 2013 LWB - 3.5 ltr petrol with 6G74 engine here in middle east, which is a very reliable engine and easy to work with, however if u don't mind I wanna highlight few drawbacks - as I bought my pajero when it was 5 yrs old and down the line I had to replace a lot parts specially the suspensions and bushings etc //also changed timing belt, water pump, just the regular maintenence it requires //however the build quality specially of its interior parts has annoyed me a lot, specifically the rattling dashboard which majority of the pajero gen 4 owners complain - kindly help us or make a video abt the dashboard if u facing the same situation, cheers mate 🙂👍🏽

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks for the feedback mate💯 Rattling dashboards can be a pain...mine hasn't done it so far but will do if I get that problem...hopefully not😄

[@csababalogh4228]

Hello! what is the size of the lift kit and the wheel? Thx

[@budget4x4life]

Hey! 2" lift with 32" tyres 😊🙌🏼

[@csababalogh4228]

@@budget4x4life Thx ! 👌

[@adamdixon2251]

My tune averages 10l city 8 l highway

[@budget4x4life]

Sweet

[@geru3003]

reading some forums I found quite a few people complaining about the noise while driving on motorway. I was considering a 2014-2015 model with some 160k to180k km on it for about 18.000 euro over here in pricey scandinavia but since I drive around 40-50k km a year for work, family life and vacation would much rather have a decent noise level inside while covering ground. any thoughts?

[@budget4x4life]

What noise? No complaints here mate 🙂🙌🏼

[@geru3003]

@@budget4x4life thanks

[@Monty14367]

Hi I'm getting the 2020 signature edition for reduced price from the showroom what's your say? Are they still good car? 🤔I've heard mixed reviews 🙏

[@budget4x4life]

Mate, I'll buy one any day of the week. It's simple...if you want a reliable, comfortable and modern vehicle, then the car is for you. If you want an offroad machine that crawls deep ruts and steep rocks then you're better off buying a solid axle vehicle. Not saying the Pajero isn't capable cause it is but just depends if you want a family car or an offroad basher 😜💯

[@positivepete4265]

Thinking of getting one as my first 4wd. So you reckon even the high kms are good

[@budget4x4life]

Yes I have seen a couple reach 1 million ks with original engine gearbox etc. It all comes down to maintenance. If services were done when they supposed to then there's no worries 💯 if you can get a Pajero NT....they don't have dpf like the NS has and still more affordable than the newer models 🙂💯

[@positivepete4265]

@@budget4x4life ah so gen4 paj is the only gen with DPF? Is that your gen? I was thinking gen4 paj. Not sure what year, but the one with leather seats and sunroof

[@budget4x4life]

@positive pete Gen 4 NS has Dpf and NX I believe. NW and NT is no dpf 💯

[@ANDYURRY]

Im running a 3.2 did year 2000 . Done 250k uk miles still on the original engine runninggear even same exhaust...!!!!! I love it .

[@dawggonevidz9140]

I'm one of the "I use my 4x4 to go places I have to go" people, not a "I try to go places to see if my 4x4 can get there" people. A word on lockers, from my perspective. The more capable your vehicle is offroad, the less stress you have to put it through to traverse an obstacle. Pay for a rear locker, and lock the rear and walk through or drop the clutch and fang it. See what costs you more year to year.

[@budget4x4life]

@@dawggonevidz9140 rear locker was one of the best mods I did 🙌🏼🔥

[@TheSamuraiRonin]

12 ads on 1 vid ffs KZbin srsly 😤😤😤.. Btw thanks for all the info. Was thinking about the pajero

[@budget4x4life]

Far out mate that is a bit too much 😳 no worries mate they are awesome cars 💯

[@steakeggnchips3082]

is the 4m40 is a 2.8 litre ?

[@budget4x4life]

Just realised I talked wrong...the 4m41 is the 3.2💯😳

[@steakeggnchips3082]

@@budget4x4life haha all good man I thought so!!

[@budget4x4life]

Was 4m41 direct injection and then in 2006 updated to commonrail if I am correct😄

[@steakeggnchips3082]

@@budget4x4life I am not as familiar with the 4m41 but I believe you are correct!

[@nicolepetzer4538]

🔥🔥 so good!

[@budget4x4life]

Thank you😊💯

[@man.i.literally.failed6772]

2 weeks ago, i couldn't stand mitsubishi. Now im looking at buying a Grey 2018 onwards, pajero, something with low km's, funny how things work

[@budget4x4life]

@@man.i.literally.failed6772 😄😄nice! The Pajero is especially a great all rounder and good value for what you get.

[@ronflynn5043]

is the engine a v engine ?

[@budget4x4life]

Nope 4 Cyl

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

I have had 1 15 years, answer, yes. Best vehicle ever. What it can't do, don't. Watch idiots on KZbin destroy their 4wds instead.

[@budget4x4life]

Hahaha 100% agree mate💯😄 thanks for sharing that's great!

[@MrAlmozher]

👍🏻 keep going

[@budget4x4life]

Thanks a lot👣💯

[@petererasmus9194]

Yes

[@budget4x4life]

🤙🏼

[@marcgiannone4948]

I can't see myself driving anything else I love my pajero

[@budget4x4life]

Once you go pajero there's no going back😄💯

[@tom-u8k6y]

the ford ranger 3.2 is a terrible engine imo. Often having rebuilds in my old mans garage well under 100k.

[@budget4x4life]

@@tom-u8k6y Yep that’s Ford for ya 😄

[@leoterojr]

They should have offered this in North America

[@budget4x4life]

I bet!

[@yutuniopati]

3rd Pajero/Montero was sold their. 90% similar to 4th gen pajero.

[@Joshua-bt7cx]

300,000 of anything is alot , moon car

[@righthand7965]

Try 500,000 Pajero NL still going strong.

[@budget4x4life]

Mate for a Pajero it's just run in😄💯

[@budget4x4life]

Lovit😜