Which Pajero??

[rettun]

Hey guys,

I'm new to posting here but have been reading through for a while.

I'm looking for a truck to do a bit of light(yeah we'll see how long that lasts) offroading and also something to tow a small trailer occasionally. I've searched through all the different 4WD's around and have narrowed my search down to a 3 door Paj.

What i'm wanting to know:

Of the 4 different engines (Petrol 3 & 3.5. Diesel 2.5 turb an 2.8 turb) which is the better of the bunch?

When looking at vehicles - what are some common things to keep an eye out for?

Any info is greatly appreciated

Thanks

[NJV6]

3.5 or 2.8.

3.5 is quite a lot more complicated than 3.0 but with plenty more grunt.

[motorhead]

2.5 prone to cracking heads but I like the grunt

[Jerry]

Some Pajero's come with factory diff lockers, worth getting if you find one with them fitted and its in your price range.

[Pajmad]

2.8 diesels are a good motor if well maintained, we had 7 at my old work some ove 400k 3 non turbs and 4 turbo, still going and hes got more now, petrol ones are grunty bt hard on gas.

[malfunction]

I will have a 2.5 turbo swb auto for sale very soon. has factory rear Locker, just spendover 2k on head, water pump, cam belt, thermostat, belts etc less than 500k ago. Needs 2 tierod ends for warrant, but I have purchased them and will fit in the next day or so. Will be sold with new warrant. I will be after about 5ish for it

[Swaney]

Get the one with the factory diff lockers in. Think they are pretty much in soft top versions only though.

Dont know if the 2.5 had em but the 2.8 & up did

[malfunction]

Get the one with the factory diff lockers in. Think they are pretty much in soft top versions only though.

Dont know if the 2.5 had em but the 2.8 & up did

Hard tops have them too, mine is hard top.
Its 2.5 too