Is this Mitsubishi Pajero the Perfect Way To Get Into Off-Roading? This Dubai Owner Say Yes!

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[@the_jarmel]

That was cool.. 😁

[@rubenbraekman4515]

These Pajero's are a simple mans Land Cruiser, very capable, very reliable, just very good

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Cool seeing people from other countries showing their rigs!

[@thebeast9606]

I’m a proud owner of a 2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited, and for a long time now I’ve been asking you guys to test the Gen 3 Montero-FINALLY my prayers have been answered!😁🤣

[@Master-uv7ne]

Is there any issues you have ran into, I’m about to get one

[@thebeast9606]

@@Master-uv7ne Honestly, the only major thing that has happened is the butterfly valves went bad (fairly common problem) and I had to get them repaired, other than that it has been pretty solid. I added a 2-inch lift and am going to put in 4.9 diffs with the rear Hybrid LSD. Those two improvements along with my 33 inch tires will make it even more fun to drive in the Minnesota snow!😉👍

[@Master-uv7ne]

@@thebeast9606 thanks

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

@@thebeast9606 sounds like a really fun and capable off-roader! I know I'd love to find one, either your year or older..

[@yashjani6294]

I love you tfl for not forgetting about this legendary cars

[@jdpst20]

I LOVE MY 2003 Montero / Pajero . I bought it with 138k miles on it for $4900 US almost 5 years ago and it has given me so many fun memories. I've done some routine maintenance the Timing belt, spark plugs, water pump, new battery, routine oil changes every 5k miles, and am just about to finally replace the whole suspension to include new shocks/struts, front upper and lower control arms, inner and outer Tie Rods, and the front hub bearings. Should ride like a dream after this. At just over 201,000 miles the AC still blows cold here on super hot Hawaii days, motor still pulls great, no leaks "that I can tell" a little rust here and there but flex seal and Rustolium took care of that. I'm moving to Colorado in March and I can't wait to see the trips the old gal takes me on. Shipping to LA and will be doing about a 2500 mile trip covering Monterey, San Fran, Napa/Sonoma, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Moab area and then finally heading to Colorado. I love the seating position, and the seats are super comfy on long drives, longest was 8-9 Hours from Pittsburgh, to North Carolina, and North Carolina to Orlando FL. I REALLY REALLY wish Mitsubishi would entertain the idea of brining back the Montero to the US after they stopped in 2006, or they would allow the Import of 2017-19 Pajero's. It's literally the same car just some updates here and there. I think there is a market now and would be a budget friendly option for a 7 seater off road capable truck that would be around that 40-50k mark or even less. Hope to at least see 300k with the truck and will drive it until it disintegrates.

[@nattadam4171]

I did old man emu on my 06 a year ago when my shocks went out. It's a little bit stiffer. But it is a good ride still with the added towing benefits.

[@nattadam4171]

Ive driven mine from FL to NJ and AR, smooth ride for a SUV

[@jdpst20]

Natt Adam yeah I’m doing the Bilstein shocks and Lovvel springs

[@nattadam4171]

@@jdpst20 Yeah, I paid 5300 for mine with 137k 4yrs ago got 173 now. Would pay twice that for a comparable suv. iUnfortunately my timing belt blew on me going down the hwy earlier this year (cheap ebay belt). I rebuilt the heads got it running again a few weeks ago put 500mi on it since.

[@Fireneedsair]

Bought my 2001 limited in nevada and have put 60000 mostly driving cross country. Most comfortable vehicle ever. 5 years ago there were tons of em for sale cheap and now not so much. My timing belt tensioner went and I had to make an 1100$ gamble there was no valve damage on this interference engine. I went for it only because I LOVE my Monty and the gods were good to me. NO DAMAGE.. 175000 miles and counting!

[@Taiwan4x4]

I had the 3.8L with a 2 inch lift over here in Taiwan. Put a few light years on it.

[@nwatkins176]

In my USAF days, before the Iraq war we went to Kuwait a lot for Operation Southern Watch. Being security forces, we used these Pajeros a lot for our vehicles . Very capable in the sand and comfortable driving around. Great little SUV’s

[@SDav21]

So nice how at the end the guys on the buggy asked if everything was okay.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Yes, I stopped filming at that point and had a chat with them. Becoz the hood was up, they thought the car had broken down. It's tye code of the desert here...you help people as that might be you some day.

[@panzerkampfwagen6bh]

When I was in Dubai, I got to experience this. Doesn’t look fast from inside the video, but I tell you it’s better than any roller coaster ride. The pastor there was kind enough to lend me his Mitsubishi Pajero to do this in and that car was exactly 100% the same as this one. Good times

[@tzubieta001]

I have a 2001 Montero Limited.. absolutely love the car and bummed they stopped making them. Its surprisingly capable off road

[@loneranger398]

I had a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Endeavor and man that thing was a beast! It would take me anywhere I wanted to go! Love your Pajero!

[@JamesJLaRue]

Almost all cool SUVs are no longer (or never where) available in the USA. I really liked my Suzuki Sidekick until the engine went out. Had some great adventures tho. I wish there were more 2 door options in the US. Glad the new Bronc' is available in 2 door. Love that Rocky yalls bought. I wish Isuzu would come back to the USA with some sweet legit off roaders.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Yeah for sure, I hate how they never send the really good engine packages to us here in the US! Do many killer hi-po, AWD and diesel stuff we never get to see.. And yes in the Isuzu stuff, I'd love to find a nice trooper or their other off-road capable SUV. If course it'd be late 90's to early 2000's for what I want but also what I can afford anyway..

[@ColJonSquall1]

I miss when Mitsubishi made proper 4x4s in North America. Its all low riding crossovers and softroading mall crawlers now. Bring us the Triton and bring back the Montero, Mitsubishi, they would sell like hotcakes here.

[@josem6929]

please please get one of these and have it join your oddly reliable offroad hooptie fleet.

[@lukekings4895]

Absolutely agree with you!😃😃

[@abqcrutch]

Mr Dubai, you have a fantastic rig there. Keep it for your boys to learn on and eventually join Dad on adventures.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks very much:)

[@blue_diamonds6329]

I just bought a 2006 Pajero 3.8 L v6 petrol and I absolute love it !

[@sharpshooter9000]

You can still find Gen3 Monteros here in the States, check out some of the videos and suspension tests I did wit them!

[@a.b.2897]

As someone who lives in Abu Dhabi, you see a ton of Pajero's on the road daily. They look pretty slick.

[@damiangrouse4564]

In some Spanish speaking countries this name is slang for “masturbator”. Kinda like when they tried to sell the Chevy “nova” (doesn’t go) in Mexico’s. Car manufacturers should always get language slang consult.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

Just like how Colgate can't sell their toothpaste to Spanish speaking countries.

[@davidub97]

@@MultiPurposeReviewer in Costa Rica we don't have that problem haha

[@damiangrouse4564]

MultiPurposeReviewer Kinda hard to sell to people that took your name seriously and hung themselves.

[@alanbarrese456]

Mitsubishi changed the name to 'Montero' in spanish speaking countries and North America. the 'Pajero' name is derived from the fleet-footed South American cat 'Leopardus pajeros'

[@mohamedgaaloul2753]

Stupid repetitive story from some haters!!

[@SchroederUSMC]

That was a good video, I appreciate the commentary about the vehicle and the off-road culture. The Pajeros come in, small, medium, and large; although the Jr is only a Pajero in name. I had the medium sized two door Pajero when I was stationed in Japan. No desert running, but lots of very narrow mountain trails and snow bashing to the ski resorts. Never gave me a problem in 5 years, and the 4x4 was competent with the center locker engaged.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks very much!

[@theturtle2121]

There good cars. I grew up in a 1991, 1995 and 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. All of them made it easily over 200k miles. But the automatic transmission is it weakest link!!! The 91 was a stick. The 95 started slipping around 220k miles. And the 01 started slipping around 180k miles. My mom was nice to them. She just drove a lot for work.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Nice! I have a 1999 Montero with the rear locker winter package. 7 seats, but narrow enough to go on most any trail. I freaking love these suvs! Any year is very good.

[@Diwash1]

Tint the windows brother , you will immediately appreciate how good it looks.

[@bettymaverick1098]

Larry Wheels had a video where he went riding on performance vehicles like this in Dubai at high speeds. Fast crazy driving. They love their desert off-road vehicles over there. Time for a road trip guys.

[@Bibekarj]

Come to NEPAL, u will see these.. Love the pajero.. From the 1st gen to the 4th.. All are still on the road.. N reliable as hell..

[@abelflexes2]

Get a Gen 2 Mitsubishi Montero! One of the most underrated vehicles but very capable.

[@fgeiger41]

Really liked the Pajero. If it wasn't for the mileage and lack of power I would've had one. Mitsu should've showed the drivetrain some love.

[@MFRiley]

Mileage isn't great, but it's pretty standard for this year/weight. Lack of power is the trucks biggest downfall (I own an 05). But, it's really only slightly lacking in power. Do I wish it had more? Yes. Does it have enough power to get the job done? Yes.

[@fgeiger41]

@@MFRiley awesome. Those were the main 2 reasons I balked. Mileage was top reason. Great machine.

[@Ziko323f]

All love and respect to TFL team.. your efforts to always bring us every useful, entertaining and unique content is really appreciated..btw you're reaching fans from all over the world..I'm your fan from Syria, middle east since 2010 and I'll always be..keep it up guys ✌

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Good video. You can see it was likely the real inspiration for the new defender. Spare mounted on the large single swinging rear door, that swings the wrong way. Four wheel independent suspension. Seven passenger seating. Reliability issues. Basically the Shogun is the new defender.

[@BlackRootsUNLIMITED]

Beauty! I have a similar one, the 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 3.0 V6 24V Petrol. Lovely cars 👌🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

[@jabangun]

Mine is red, 2003 3.8 petrol.

[@R.Nelson]

Not sure if iv seen this?? This looks like solid Beast for off roading..Roman!!! Get one of these trucks Bro!!☺Be cool to see this on trails.

[@vlcekrudolf3819]

Got MY2007 3.8V6 petrol and it is a great rig on and off road, “a tad” thirsty though:-)))

[@marlonm396]

I hadn't run into this video earlier, but it is very good. It gave us an overall view of the vehicle and a sense of what is like to off-road in Dubai. Thank you and enjoy the Montero for many years to come. Cheers mate...

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it, and stay safe.

[@ericksanchez7787]

Please tfl if you are reading this for your next cheap offroader please consider getting a Mitsubishi montero (preferably the regular model not the sport) as your next car in the tfl fleet since not many people offroad these suv's

[@rightlanehog3151]

Team TFL, These international reviews are great, when do we get a 2 door Prado on your channel? My intuition tells me rust is not an issue in this location.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Tjisnis my car. And no, rust is not an issue here. It's never an issue unless we are talking grey market used cars from North America. In which case, people seek out California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas cars

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@OS-hx4jk :)

[@rameezahmed3637]

Yooo i used to have an 05 and when started her up, nostalgia hit me hard

[@7Logik]

2001 xls 3.5 here love it .

[@turbo_fren]

Fun fact about the Pajero in Spanish it means wanker. I'm guessing that's why they're called Montero in the Americas.

[@chippywarren9706]

I'm starting to see a lot of these in Eastern Europe. They look the business for sure. Now I know a little more about them, thank you 👍

[@levilambert8068]

very nice video enjoy the content kudos to the guy who made it!! i love off road and offroad vehicle and seeing them around the world and how people use them is awesome! keep it up everyone!

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks very much mate. Appreciate it.

[@RoverRacer913]

Buddy, you have great English!👍 nice ride, send update after mods

[@rogerj412]

What do you expect when the UAE was a British colony until 1971. A lot of jobs there require the employees to speak English.

[@RoverRacer913]

@@rogerj412 well aware but most don't get our english pronunciations correct and on top of that some people have a heavy accent... his sound very good and fluid IMO.

[@spike4u2u]

Cool segment! Enjoyed watching this video and cars from different parts of the world.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks mate

[@DocGTO]

I have 2002 Montero. LOVE, love it! Did the usual Old Man Emu 2in lift with slightly larger tires and it goes everywhere! I've had to pull many Jeeps out this past year. LOL. TRE rear locker is in route.

[@Chrissurfs]

I just recently got one for peanuts and Im having a blast. Glad mines called Montero. They really messed up with the name Pajero there.

[@yashjani6294]

I have had many models of this car. Let me tell you I am so in love with them It’s now my dream car

[@jacobabraham7160]

i had a 3.8 v6 the top end with 3 door and i live in dubai so i like it but the patrol has always been the king

[@R3benga]

These were cool SUVs. Capable off road but people in the US want luxury, comfort and fuel economy. The crossovers killed the montero. Nice to see that it's still being sold in other countries

[@brandongoberdhan6335]

Love my np pajero, awesome video

[@Kevin-sr8yx]

I dig the techno-fab compass/barometer/altimeter display.

[@damiangutierrez9103]

Here in the U.S. it's called Mitsubishi Montero but I believe they stop selling them here several years ago.

[@Fireneedsair]

2006

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Great dude, and really knows his stuff. Thanks very much, and maybe you could do some reporting for TFL since they only give limited space to overseas machines.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks very much for your kind words:)

[@mitsuevo8mr]

I believe the 06 its a 3.8L on the gasoline engine! I have a 2001 which came with 3.5L engine! The montero sport came with the 3.0L

[@OS-hx4jk]

No, mine has 3.0. The petrol (gasoline) versions of the 2001 to 2006 model came with 2 options -- the 3.8 and the 3.0. Both V6s. We never got the diesel option in the Gulf countries (petrol is cheaper than diesel here).

[@frankram2303]

Great vid !!!!that I would love to visit your country.. I have the same truck

[@SuperMarkcornell]

I love Pajero

[@mohammadbinbishr5167]

TFL team come to dubai and I'm ready to show you cool places in uae 🇦🇪

[@OS-hx4jk]

UAE is one of the world's nicest places to live bro! Thank you

[@seanli489]

Great video. I'm thinking to get a diesel pajero swb vision. Not sure does diesel engine reliable as petrol engine?

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks very much. Australia is another huge market for the Pajero...most are diesels. And really popular...so most likely just as reliable.

[@shreyasd5g]

Hey, Great video !! I also own a 3rd Gen Pajero, here in Bahrain. I wanted to know which gear you use for the sand dunes . Is it the 4HLC? and have you done any service to the differentials? I wanted to know cause mine just crossed 203,000 Kms and i wanted to know what all major service i should look out for ?

[@OS-hx4jk]

Hello there, and thanks. Most of the time, I use 4hLc. I've found that there is more control with the manual option. Put it in manual, and keep it between 1st and 2nd when in 4hlc. When you need low end torque, move to 4LC, and first gear in manual. With the Pajero, you have the advantage of the manual without the drawback of a clutch when offroad. As for 200k service, i changed the timing belt for the second time, and the pulley. When changing the ATF fluid at 225k, the guy said the diff oil was fine, so i didn't do anything to the diffs. Recently, i put Yokohama Geolandars ATs on it and the difference is significant offroad.

[@alexandermorris8420]

I have a 2004 shogun 3.2 DI -D and it is brilliant. Hiya from Wales.

[@petronela910]

I don't think they offer the 3l v6 any more. Didn't they make the 3.2 common rail diesel exclusive to the pajero wagon after 2007?

[@OS-hx4jk]

They made the 3.0 ltr V6 petrol until 2006.

[@fernandoban5050]

have you had any troubles with the transmission? can you explain the 4wd system

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

My best friend has a Mitsubishi that looks like that but I don't think it's called Pajero I would love to own one

[@mityadxb]

Please read user manual before giving offroad advises. You should use 4H for sand driving. 4HLc and 4LLc modes should be used only to dislodge the car when stuck.

[@turbojunki]

Great vehicles. Tough to find without high miles in the US

[@jprice921]

Just bought a 2005 in knoxville, TN with 140,000 in Nov. No rust!

[@garbage854]

Nice 😀

[@tclucentig]

It's an awesome vehicle

[@mohammedamer2968]

I am using the same car and model but a 3.8 L engine ,, I have been using it for nearly a year it has a 152000 km but I'm not happy with it as a daily drive ,, it's not that much reliable,, has a tendency to breake,, with weird malfunctions .. although I take good care of it ,, keeping in mind the high position is really great,, and the pajero is famous for it's bad suspension system

[@waza3350]

What reliability problem did you encounter ? Pajero in the middle east are pretty know to be really reliable (for the mechanical part, not so much for the interior).

[@mohammedamer2968]

Oil leaks .. bad suspension.. and an ECM that has a mind of its own .. I got a worning light that my TM fluid is overheated which stopped me in the middle of the road for 3 hrs until I found out it was the hazard light fuse was busted .and my cousin got the same car .. we bought it simply for the low price compared to Toyota and other big SUVs .. and both has issues

[@waza3350]

@@mohammedamer2968 At how many km did you bought it?

[@monsterfox_072]

If only the Pajero didn't have the oil leak but it's one of my favorite cheap ol'offroaders .. nice vid guys 😁

[@rubenbraekman4515]

@Pedro Areias no not cheap at all here lol... old ones go for almost as much as newer ones

[@ssinistervy9612]

Ruben Braekman they’re cheap here in Australia

[@OS-hx4jk]

I've never had oil leak issues with this car

[@chemschems4026]

i would just go for a land cruiser it's cheap as F in the UAE

[@OS-hx4jk]

Not that much. You get a new Pajero for 90,000 dirhams...but a 2013 LC with 200,000km costs 90,000.

[@lastnamefirstname520]

Hello prakesh! Dakadaka dakadaka!

[@nattadam4171]

06 montero onwer

[@Fireneedsair]

LOVE MY MONTY!

[@USA4thewin]

he said Toyota Land Cruiser is the king in that environment ,,,

[@mikefoehr235]

No surprise

[@OS-hx4jk]

Yes I did; the undisputed boss of the desert, followed closely by the Nissan Patrol (Nissan Armada in US).

[@bradh6185]

Is the a/c good?

[@OS-hx4jk]

Yes; has to be here. Summer temperatures reach 50 deg CELSIUS

[@gerardocamacho9994]

Also an excellent option for 3rd world roads and even cities with terrible driveways.

[@vladleonard86]

Do you know why the Pajero is sold in other countries as a Shogun or Montero ???

[@waza3350]

Pajero mean wanker in spanish, so they sold it as montero over there. I don't know for Shogun, it's sold under this name only in UK.

[@mediocreman2]

8th battery wow. That heat is a bitch. What's up with the gloves? Afraid to get the car dusty?

[@OS-hx4jk]

Peak COVID-19 regulations in Dubai....mid 2020.

[@chase7537]

nice "we6"

[@vadim9342]

Isn't this vehicle a unibody with an all independent suspension?

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Yes

[@Braven_Aj]

Wow

[@stan2678]

What perfect tired for off road??

[@OS-hx4jk]

Yokohama Geolander A/T

[@waza3350]

I have a Pajero 4 3.8L in Dubai and when stock it's not that good for dune bashing. For a cheaper price in the UAE you can have a X-Terra 4.0L that make a better job when stock. But when modded with basic stuff like better tyres, better suspension,etc,etc... then the Pajero transform itself into a Land-cruiser and Patrol killer. So, good car overall but not directly ready for good off-roading session. In the UAE the Pajero is extremely popular and mostly uses for daily usage. So much that for the UAE market they removed the differential lock on the 3.5L version (the most sold) 😅

[@OS-hx4jk]

Interesting. Thanks. I took this car to Titan Performance some months back...may install a 2.5 inch lift kit..Old Man Emu suspension. And BFG KO2s.

[@displayedimagination9710]

They need to bring back the Pajero to the US. Awesome review of what the world has that the US lost.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks bro. I saw a few 2005s and 2006 Monteros on a visit to the US a few years ago. But, very few remain with low miles.

[@OS-hx4jk]

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it.

[@idworka9]

1:34 I need that Pajero emblem on the license garnish... Anyone knows the part number?

[@gp85hkg]

Gloves..? Is this car stolen..?

[@OS-hx4jk]

Covid

[@WA-uq1rh]

Brother, the Patrol is not the same as the Armada. They’re two completely different vehicles.

[@OS-hx4jk]

I know bro; I live in Dubai afterall! I said "in America". The current Nissan Patrol sold all over the world is called Armada in the US market.

[@ericksanchez7787]

The armada is a oversea patrol it's just been americanized

[@shuaibjacobs5376]

These pajero seem to be not quite good off road

[@rael6_4wd]

Pajero, REALLY? Why on earth would they call this vehicle “The Masturbator?” Ugh!....

[@ericksanchez7787]

It was sold in the spanish market with the name montero since the name in spanish translated to masturbator

[@yronroneooo]

Who 😯😷✊

[@gregferris9378]

I thought this was about "my new ride".

[@vladleonard86]

He just bought an ax last night to chop some one :)) not some wood!

[@vladleonard86]

@@OS-hx4jk Sand, taliban english, ax. You know what i mean. (Alah ahbar in Mitsubishi) :))

[@Stalli0n999]

idiot who thinks he's funny, you know what I mean

[@asmajavid1991]

Reporting you for being so racist! 🙂