Hi,
Just a bit of background - I'd been looking for a 4WD for a good 12-18 months. Had my heart set on a turbo diesel 80 series or Nissan Patrol, but could never find one with the right combination of mileage and price. I finally decided to give the Pajeros a crack, initially I had dismissed them because of the perception that they are "soft" and less capable than the cruisers and patrols. I came across a nice looking NP (dec 2003 manufacture) with the right km's for the right price, and decided it was time to pull the trigger!!
A few weekends ago another forum member (Tak) was kind enough to take me out for my first 4x4 experience. Despite a few heart-stopping moments I think that I managed to escape without breaking anything, and must say that I was really impressed with how easily the paj handled the obstacles. The vehicle is relatively stock at the moment, and I have the following mods planned:
1) Bash plates for the sump and intercooler
2) Airtec snorkel
3) ARB bullbar and winch
4) 50mm lift kit
5) Rock sliders
6) A decent set of all-terrains
7) Anything else I can get with what's left in my wallet
Here's a pic of the 2 paj's at the end of the day:
Just a bit of background - I'd been looking for a 4WD for a good 12-18 months. Had my heart set on a turbo diesel 80 series or Nissan Patrol, but could never find one with the right combination of mileage and price. I finally decided to give the Pajeros a crack, initially I had dismissed them because of the perception that they are "soft" and less capable than the cruisers and patrols. I came across a nice looking NP (dec 2003 manufacture) with the right km's for the right price, and decided it was time to pull the trigger!!
A few weekends ago another forum member (Tak) was kind enough to take me out for my first 4x4 experience. Despite a few heart-stopping moments I think that I managed to escape without breaking anything, and must say that I was really impressed with how easily the paj handled the obstacles. The vehicle is relatively stock at the moment, and I have the following mods planned:
1) Bash plates for the sump and intercooler
2) Airtec snorkel
3) ARB bullbar and winch
4) 50mm lift kit
5) Rock sliders
6) A decent set of all-terrains
7) Anything else I can get with what's left in my wallet
Here's a pic of the 2 paj's at the end of the day:
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