1989 Mitsubishi Pajero Super Wagon review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great mid size 4x4"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head has gone in it at 244000, understandable since the car is 19 yrs old, still drivable though.
Gearbox is knackered (2nd and 3rd syncros have gone), another age related problem, still drivable however.
Clutch and brake master cylinders are leaking, a fault not picked up by previous owners mechanic.
General comments?
All in all a top mid size 4x4, chuck a lift kit and bigger wheels and you can go nearly anywhere.
Very comfortable ride, find one with the front free floating seats (suspension bases), they make for such a great ride.
Fuel economy is OK, I am running larger tyres, suspension lift, blown head and fairly heavy right foot, and I'm getting 14-15L/100ks for city driving. Air filter and O2 sensor need replacing, and should bring fuel consumption down as well.
I have fitted a 2.5" high-flow exhaust from the cat convertor back, it frees the engine up a little, sounds great and has helped fuel consumption ever so slightly.
Try and get one with the factory LSD diff, they are a great unit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 236000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 251000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Leone |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2008 |