MITSUBISHI PAJERO 6 Years Long Term Ownership | The Good & The Bad - Is it Worth Buying Used?

[@shawketsirwan9845]

Bullet proof car I've been driving it all around mountains and and terrains of Kurdistan with no issues.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Wow that’s actually impressive, I knew it was a good car but it sounds like they are a great car.

[@ilkerozcan9835]

All pajero owners love their cars and only think to change it if a new version comes in the market :))

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

You know what, that is actually true, pajero owners love them so much, and I wish they never discounted this model. they should have kept them going and going. I'm assuming you have one as well?

[@keaganloubser4189]

@@ShiftIntoGear.I’m sure they’ll bring the shape back

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@keaganloubser4189 I hope they do 😃

[@dec13666]

*AND have the money 😁

[@ilkerozcan9835]

@@ShiftIntoGear. Good guess. I am owner of a forth generation with 3.2 DID engine :)

[@buster_1972]

Our NP Pajero nearly at 400,000 k's. still runs like a dream. 3.2 diesel solid as.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

No way 400 000kms, the most kms I have personally seen on a Pajero was around 350 000km and it started at first go. They are truely something else.

[@buster_1972]

@@ShiftIntoGear. Sitting at 396500. Taking it in for some love at my mechanic. New hoses, radiator flush and auto service.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@buster_1972 that’s the best feeling when you service your car and put in some new parts, and when you leave the mechanic your like yep it’s driving even better lol

[@alexleier]

@@ShiftIntoGear. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX61i4iin7-ZrJosi=XvIz3wflhwoP35m9

[@ingridmatschke]

Very informative for a prospective buyer, thanks very much.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching.

[@omardawud3394]

I use the same tires their much better than the previous Bridgestone in terms of performance specially during cornering

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

They are the best tires out, the Bridgestone were ok, but these are on the next level. And less road noise as well. I’ve also noticed the wear and tear on them are decent.

[@yindyamarra]

I got a 2017 with 130k kilometres, my brother has a 2006 model with 350,000 ks, both never missed a beat, this is my second Pajero my 1sr was a 1997 model

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Literally similar kms to what I have on mine now, I don’t blame you buying another Pajero after your first one, I literally did the same thing lol, I feel in love with this car and didn’t want anything else but the same model, it’s a shame that it got discontinued. Biggest mistake Mitsubishi did.

[@yindyamarra]

@@ShiftIntoGear. definitely a big mistake by Mitsubishi stopping the Pajero, I had a triton in between my 2 Pajeros, I should have just got another Pajero, I wasn’t happy with the triton at all, had the 3.2 diesel but a belly full of bad fuel ruined it, I now have dual fuel filters

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@yindyamarra thats actually really smart, never thought about that, I’m always cautious about what fuel I put into my Pajero and who services it as well. Lucky I have had the same mechanic who serviced my first Pajero. There was talks about Mitsubishi bringing back the Pajero, but an electric version. But again it could be just speculations. They should bring one more diesel out, I reckon they would be sold out before they even arrive to Australia lol 😂

[@yindyamarra]

@@ShiftIntoGear. well worth the security knowing all the dirty fuel will be caught in the first filter, I won’t ever not have one on a diesel engine

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@yindyamarra how much did that set you back ?

[@herdeefrancisco1982]

3rd owner of the 3rd gen. 3.8 (last gen. Mitsubishi Pajero competed in Dakar Rally) named Sumo. Awesome car 🚘

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

No doubt about that man, it’s a car that just keeps on going.

[@chrro466]

I’ve got a 2010, best car I’ve ever owned and I’ve had a few. I’m never changing this. I have an exceed that doesn’t have any tacky chrome on it. Mine has lots of bush scars tho.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

The feeling is mutual, lol. I'm the same with the chrome if there is too much of it, I don't mind the model that I have is the perfect amount of chrome. And it seems like you have really enjoyed your pajero, so the bush scars are memories 😀 thanks for commenting and watching. We appreciate it.

[@totome2206]

I have a Pajero very much the same. I updated the basic Head unit for a pioneer avh z9200 dab. Great car 😊

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Aw that’s awesome, did you have to change the facia around the unit ? Yep I agree it is a great car 😃

[@encoop-c9i]

Great review! How reliable and dependable is this? Especially when it comes to electronics and engine? And there are some petrol variants in the market for about 25% less. Are they good as the diesels? Also, I am intending to use this as a daily driver and a weekender. How good is this as a Daily driver? Thanks

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hi there , Thanks for commenting. It means a lot to us. Electronic wises are overall good. Being a Japanese car, it comes with quality items. the only thing that I find is that the original head unit isn't the best and the original speakers. But of course, this being the base model, you don't get the upgraded sounds system as you would in the exceed model. I find the petrol pajeros are a lot more thirsty than the diesel. Being a daily car for myself, I stayed with a diesel variant as the fuel consumption is fantastic, and the power is still decent. You will love this car.

[@totome2206]

The electric is very basic and well made, probably the same for 15 years....no problem at all in 8 years

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@totome2206I agreed 👍 but I’m still in two worlds about changing the head unit. It does the job for now. 😅

[@WadeGtag]

Maxxis razr A/T are the best all terrain I have used to date on my 2015 NX Paj. 5 speed manual. No DPF in 2015 The best thing we did was put a lift kit kings HDD in the front with a bar on the front with 2 " no more.... with bags in the rear so you don't have to put super heavy duty springs in the rear when no load in it. Penrite semi synthetic 10-40. 220,000 km and going strong. Just waiting to see if they make the new paj.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

I think Mitsubishi are using maxxis A/T on a few of there cars now, I believe there putting it on the triton, never actually used that brand before but have heard from a few people that there not bad at all. Sounds like you take good care for your Pajero, they’re the best value for your buck, I wish they make another one. But the way it’s going it will probably be electric lol 😂

[@itsaboutfam]

Too bad that Gen 4 Pajero was never available here in the U.S. Beautiful Pajero 👍

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Really ? I did not know that, I wonder what the reason is behind that. Usually the U.S gets the better models than Australia lol

[@itsaboutfam]

@@ShiftIntoGear. Last year they sold the Montero here in the U.S was 2006. They pulled the Montero because of poor sales and the combination of other financial issues Mitsubishi North America was going through at the time. We never saw any other generations of the Montero Sport either after 2005.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@itsaboutfam wow, that's actually interesting. It's a shame that the U.S. would have loved these cars. They are practical but also affordable, and the quality is amazing. But I've noticed the U.S. has a lot of Toyota 4WD models.

[@itsaboutfam]

@@ShiftIntoGear. The U.S market is kinda weird TBH. They didn't market the Montero for its strength as a off-road capable vehicle and honestly Mitsubishi doesn't have the brand presence like Toyota here in the States. Funny thing is the Montero popularity has grown a lot since the whole "overlanding" lifestyle has become popular. Their prices have risen for the past couple years but they are also hard to find.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@itsaboutfam very similar thing is happening here, Mitsubishi does well here, but of course, it is more popular. But as soon as they discontinued this model, more people started purchasing them second hand now. It's weird how the market works, lol. Maybe Mitsubishi will start making some in the U.S. again 🤔 we will have to wait and see if that will ever happen, lol.

[@pmam1278]

Could you please tell me, what kind manual gearbox oil and oil separator should be used for Mitsubishi Pajero v93 manual handwaves in 2009? Thx

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hi pmam, Hmm, good question, I would preferably go to Penrite Pro Gear Oil - 75W-85, 2.5 Litre, but of course I'm not a mechanic lol so I always recommend two things. First, call your local spare parts and give them your vehicle details, and they will make sure to give you the correct oil or even ask your local mechanic and ask him, which oil he recommends for your vehicle. Let me know how you go.

[@pmam1278]

@@ShiftIntoGear. OK. Thx. I will call again

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@pmam1278 All good, let me know how you go 😃.

[@pmam1278]

@@ShiftIntoGear. they just tell me Gl4

[@pmam1278]

Tomorrow I will call again..I really want to know ,,what oil is better to pajero...because is my first own this car and I feel too much good ,I want make better and best things to pajero and make it well and good ,,that's way I ask many KZbinr to tell me what I need to use,,so I want your help to made my pajero going better.....thx

[@AjmalShamsudheen-o2s]

Great video ❤

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Thank you 👍 appreciate the feedback.

[@blakeheart8017]

hey mate my pajero has the exact same head unit think maybe fit aftermarket though its a 2010 NT active. noticed you said it has apple carplay but has to be plugged in by the cord? where abouts is the cord located? or plugged in? TIA

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey Blake, Thanks for reaching out, so the 2010 models didn’t actually come with apple car play and android auto, but in saying that maybe it is an aftermarket head unit, or perhaps they have installed a genuine unit from a later model and integrated it, sometimes that works as well. But in saying that,usually the connection to the head unit is usually located in the glove box or even the centre console. Let me know how you go Blake.

[@51249ca]

I'vs never had a car start that quick. Mazdas, Subarus, Honda

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Yep she’s quick off the market, can’t complain about that lol 😂

[@boogiedownbronx73]

Here in Mexico its called Montero Limited. I am currently considering a buying a 2016 model with 80k on the odometer. I just love the look of this car. I feel like a king. Already did a test ride. Value wise a second hand of this year goes around 15k USD - 20k USD. Seems they hold value quite well. Don't like the 6/7th passenger seat unless you have 2 little kids the storage space is not great compared to the Outlander of the same year. I find the Outlander (2019) that I also tested to have more room in the back. I want to put my MTB inside the car so its important to have enough space. With the Outlander I don't need to fold the 2nd row. With the Montero I do. That being said, I have sleepless nights whether I should buy the Montero or not. Its just a beauty. Shame design wise the latest Montero does not even look close. Does anyone know if you can remove the spare tire cover? I mean its nice but I think having just the wheel with a bag cover is enough. The plastic cover is huge. Saw somewhere on the web someone removed it. Btw does anyone know the length from the front to the spare wheel extension? because not sure it can fit in my garage which is about 5.2 meters in length.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey mate, That’s a pretty cool name they have it there, I know that feeling that your describing, you do feel like a king when driving this beautiful car on the road, and your right the value doesn’t drop much, it holds it very well over the years, yea the extra seats in the rear are for little kids, I won’t lie I have sat in the back for a long drive haha it wasn’t bad but it was a little uncomfortable after a while lol. We felts the same way when they took the Pajero away from the Australian market and put a Pajero sport instead which is nothing like the Pajero to be honest. I think by buying it you will enjoy it but with second hand cars always do a full inspection of them. I get a mechanical check on used cars just to be on the safe side. I’m not a hundred percent sure but I’ll try and find out. Let us know how you go mate.

[@cadespargo4998]

What’s your knowledge on the 2010 Pajero glx 3.2 turbo diesel 5 speed manual with 260 thousand ks. How are they after all this time and how reliable are the engines

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

What a beautiful vehicle, to be honest I’d get a professional mechanic to check it out, or a nrma report done on it, anything that age group and that many kms needs a thorough check. But if it’s tidy with a good log book history, there usually good vehicles, but hey I’m not a professional lol 😂 I’d get a mechanic to check it before purchase 😃 let us know how you go.

[@Hutchy86]

Good vid boys. I take it those services are not through the dealer? How much are you paying for the 60,000km big service? Valve adjustment etc.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hi there, yep that’s correct the services where done through a trusted mechanic shop, that service to recall was roughly around $700 give or take but it was a while back now trying to remember that far is a little hard lol 😂 appreciate the comment tho. I’m assuming you have a Pajero as well ?

[@Hutchy86]

@@ShiftIntoGear. that’s cheap. I’ve got a Pajero Sport but finding it to small so thinking of changing to a proper Pajero 😂 Couple more questions if you don’t mind mate. How do you find the transmission? It gets a bit of flack for being lazy. Slow to change down and rushes to get to top gear from a standstill etc etc. and how is it for cabin noises? My pet hate is rattles

[@yunk9]

Solid.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

I agree with you yunk9. 💯

[@billa9034]

How's the reliability of the autommatic transmission of these pajeros? or are the manual ones better?

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey Billa, Well speaking from my two Pajero’s that I have had over the years, I haven’t had any issues at all. But Manual would be a lighter transmission of course. Thinking of getting one ?

[@billa9034]

@ShiftIntoGear. Yeah im wondering if the petrols ones are better or the diesel ones and whose reliability is better

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@billa9034 hard to say, I’ve always had diesel motors. I’m happy with diesel for my Pajero.

[@turbosloth2]

Same auto that’s in some land cruisers. aisan A750

[@ronanrogers4127]

Just an fyi, that light bar is illegal (too high) and not compliant with ADR 13/00…if you’re in an accident at night like my mate was your insurance will be denied and if there’s injury you could face criminal charges

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey Ronan, No way, I didn’t know that, that’s insane. Luckily I have removed the light bar a few months ago because I didn’t like its position and going to relocate it to the front now, I still can’t that hey. Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate it.

[@justdoit8014]

Mate, I am about to buy a 2015 Pajero with 150.000km 4.2 diesel. What advice can you give me what to check before buying it and is 150k a lot? Which parts are about to be replaced on 150k. Cheers

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey champ, Good question, I’d first have a look at the body for a 2015 with 150 000km it should be in a pretty decent shape, I’d check for any cabin noises while driving , usually it will be the wheel bearing, they intend to be wore out at times around that time. Check the speakers if they’re crackling or making a popping sound, they usually go around that time as well. But rather than that, it should be a sweet ride, aw and maybe ask them about the DPF filter. Let us know how you go champ.

[@jwalker1332]

I think 2015 to 2018 got rid of dpf. Cos they were a problem before 2015. Then dpf were made law in Oz after 2018 so they were put back. I found this out from a Mitsubishi service manager before buying a 2015 this week. I might have been hoodwinked but seemed legit!

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@jwalker1332 that’s good information , but congratulations on your purchase, how is your new sweet ride ?

[@javiermoreno3806]

Tienes problemas con DPF o FAP? subidas de nivel aceite...o esos problemas están solucionados?

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey there, I’ve never had any issues in regard to what you have mentioned, I regularly service the car and make sure that I don’t miss a beat. Overall they’re pretty good cars.

[@javiermoreno3806]

...and... tu crees que entra en diagonal una road bike en el maletero plegando el 40% del asiento trasero. Muchas gracias.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@javiermoreno3806 Honestly that’s a good question, I think it just might work, we are of course talking about a bicycle?

[@javiermoreno3806]

@@ShiftIntoGear. eeeeh.....uuupsss...es verdad....yo te pregunte anteriormente acerca de este tema..🙏

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@javiermoreno3806 all good 👍

[@thx54]

Does the 3.2 Diesel have issues with the Dieselpump like other manufacturers?

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hi there, To be honest I’ve never had any issue with that and I have owned two Pajeros, I have heard of people putting bad diesel in and it has affected them. Looking in buying one ?

[@thx54]

@ Thank you for your answer! Yes, i have interest in owning a Pajero somewhere in the future. But its hard to find decent ones this days i guess.

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

All good, 👍. I know what you mean, but there are a few out there, at a few Mitsubishi dealerships, but I’m the same, I’m cautious in buying a used one until I do a proper mechanical inspection on them just to be safe.

[@royaldzumbunu]

Would you recommend the 2006 it’s petrol and how’s the consumption?

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

I don’t mind the 2006 petrol, they’re pretty strong. But I know that they’re a little thirsty, see my diesel is around the 9.8 consumption wise, petrol I believe is around 11. But from what friends have told me. You looking at getting one soon ?

[@SunviAhsan]

What tyres are these? Scott?

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hi Sunvi, Yep the tyres are pirelli scorpion all terrain.

[@SunviAhsan]

@@ShiftIntoGear. thanks loads

[@alexandermaliy3515]

What is the fuel range for this “powerful engine”?)

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey Alexander, you’re looking around roughly 700 give or take on a full tank, they’re actually really good on fuel. Thinking of getting one ?

[@Lazarus-aap]

You know, you don't have to climb over the 3rd row seats, right?? You can fold the seat in front of them, you know that, right??

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

I do know that now haha thank you for the tip 😂

[@javiermoreno3806]

En el maletero entra una bici montada plegando el 40% del asiento?

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

To be honest, I have never actually tried, I would probably just place it on the rear with a bike rack/mount.

[@javiermoreno3806]

@@ShiftIntoGear. gracias...pero la prefiero dentro por comodidad. Puedo dejarla siempre dentro y así entrenar justo después del trabajo y al llegar a casa no necesitaría bajarla, sólo dejándola dentro y tenerla para el entreno del día siguiente. Esa es la idea. Por eso pregunto porque prefiero un 4x4 a una 🚐 furgoneta. Gracias

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

@@javiermoreno3806 Oh I see now, that actually makes sense and it’s a lot easier as well. Good thinking 🤔. Yea vans are good but not ideal, well let me know if you get a mount bike in a Pajero, all the best and enjoy the bike rides 😃.

[@edmunek]

you dont press twice. you press 3 times within 30 seconds. it does even state in the manual

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Hey Edmunek, Yep, that's correct, but I usually press lock or unlock First, wait a second, then press down on the remote two more times to fold the mirros in and out, which is in the 30 seconds time frame. Thanks for the comment. Have a great day 😀.

[@ProperContent6513]

The cameraman talks too much,

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

He does doesn't he!

[@videoworks7731]

Something that is subjective is based on personal opinions and feelings rather than on facts...like a bunch of girls

[@ShiftIntoGear.]

Appreciate you taking the time to leave us a comment mate 👍.