Has anyone purchased a Pajero recently?
If so how much did you pay and what was the wait time?
Can we expect a MY2023 Pajero or is MY2022 the last model?
Mitsubishi Pajero Sports GLX from $47,540
utsc on 15/01/2023 - 10:04
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How much did you pay and did how long did you wait for delivery?
To clarify I would never buy a Triton in disguise as a family SUV but I'm almost certain someone has as I saw one on the road last week.
It used to be the Challenger and wasn't a bad vehicle if you set your expectations correctly. When Mitsu decided to discontinue the Pajero (a sign they're headed towards collapse IMO) they decided to rename the Challenger to Pajero Sports as the Pajero name had better market recognition.
@apsilon: @apsilon
" (a sign they're headed towards collapse IMO)"
Surely dropping the Evo was the kill shot
.@Nugs: Yeah it was the first strike. The EVO and Pajero were their two "halo" cars IMO. Both had a history of racing in rally formats. Drop both your halo cars and you're clearly in serious trouble.
Ah…….the black and white answer to an open question. Smart but not really helpful.
@pegaxs: But I fixed my car issues with a lemon on the battery thanks to him. I'm feeling conflicted now.
@Muzeeb: I can confirm most of the tools hanging on the wall have never been used. Who has 4 hold down sets for a mill and not one piece missing??
@Muzeeb: Who are you to say he’s not?
John has a degree in mechanical engineering and >25 years experience in print, radio, television and online. That would put him on par with most automotive journalists in Australia (and I’m guessing, a lot higher than you).
@Ugly: That might be true, but he's also a "shock jock", which makes it hard to take him very seriously. The world and the car industry are not always as black and white as his polarising views suggest.
@prdreilly: Agree that he fits the ‘shock jock’ mould. As such, I avoid him. Shock jocks are not known for taking all aspects of an argument into account and are also known for taking money for comment.
@Euphemistic: I accept that his presentation style may not be the most refined, but his website specifically claims that he refuses to take any money from car manufacturers, so that his reviews can remain fully independent.
Are you looking for 4x4 or 4x2? The wait times will be different
You will be waiting forever for a 4X2 version.
What attracts you to it? Certainly not the looks from any angle. Horrid gauche front end, looks like it’s bleeding from the rear and very unbalanced side profile. It literally looks like it’s bolted to a chassis meant for something else.
Very disappointing what Mitsubishi cars have become. Used to love the proper Pajero in mid-2000s…
The price.
Thought they discontinued these to focus on their other models and EV’s.
Anyone here owns a Pajero
Toyota Fortuner seems to start around the same price point
https://www.carexpert.com.au/toyota/fortuner/2023-gx-59b6e65…
Why not drive them to see what you think?
Both very commercial cars, I hope you're towing and/or going off-road
I owned a Pajero for 9 years and it was a great vehicle, one of the favourites that I've owned, but as I said above, the Pajero and Pajero Sport are totally different vehicles so be careful when asking for peoples opinions.
The Pajero Sport and Fortuner are the same market segment, both are utes converted to wagons. You should really drive both if possible and decide for yourself.
Have a mate with a Pajero sport, he’s upgrading to an MUX.
We were looking at a true 4wd 7seater. Pajero sport was one that got dismissed early on, can’t remember exactly why, possibly due to looks - and the fact that mate was updating and not looking at PS again. We test drove fortuner and didn’t rate it. Ordered an MUX.
People bagging the pajero and triton and probably never driven either? Test drive yourself use reviews as a guide only. Every car has its pros and cons.
No one is bagging either other than the Pajero Sport looks which is entirely justified IMO.
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