^^Well said!
I do like the land rover, but would not be so blind as to discount other manufactuers. The Land Rover has its' strengths in its' easy to maintain basic mechanics (on older ones at least) and its' cheap and readily available parts. That is taken as a strength, and a reason to own one.
The japanese are far more reliable, by a country mile in terms of repairs - but the downside is, when something DOES go wrong you will pay through the nose! It may be once every few years - but it will hurt. To give an essence here, a part worth £15 on a landy, would have an equivilent cost on a jap of £250.
Having owned both, The shogun is better in 3500 form than the 3000. Very pokey, comfortable etc. That said, if you do need anything done to the engine, you WILL NOT be able to do yourself! These are very technical engines, and the 3500 is very tight on space. Roadside repairs are a no-go area.
Rust is a major problem with these - particularly rear chassis and floor. Watch for rust from fore of the rear wheels, all the way back. A pillars, rear door and Arches.- many cheap shoguns around with little MOT.
Other common failure is brake calipers seizing up. These are around £150-£200 each new, so make sure they are good and keep an eye on their movement - clean and grease the pins. Rear axles on imports CAN break on the weld - check axle welds regularly. Windscreen weak and prone to cracking (vibration) - these are £1200 each. MPG expect 15mpg around town - 20mpg on a run.
In my view, I would say keep the 300tdi - They really are the last of the EASILY maintainable Land Rovers. Parts are readily available, and you can self maintain it.
I do like the land rover, but would not be so blind as to discount other manufactuers. The Land Rover has its' strengths in its' easy to maintain basic mechanics (on older ones at least) and its' cheap and readily available parts. That is taken as a strength, and a reason to own one.
The japanese are far more reliable, by a country mile in terms of repairs - but the downside is, when something DOES go wrong you will pay through the nose! It may be once every few years - but it will hurt. To give an essence here, a part worth £15 on a landy, would have an equivilent cost on a jap of £250.
Having owned both, The shogun is better in 3500 form than the 3000. Very pokey, comfortable etc. That said, if you do need anything done to the engine, you WILL NOT be able to do yourself! These are very technical engines, and the 3500 is very tight on space. Roadside repairs are a no-go area.
Rust is a major problem with these - particularly rear chassis and floor. Watch for rust from fore of the rear wheels, all the way back. A pillars, rear door and Arches.- many cheap shoguns around with little MOT.
Other common failure is brake calipers seizing up. These are around £150-£200 each new, so make sure they are good and keep an eye on their movement - clean and grease the pins. Rear axles on imports CAN break on the weld - check axle welds regularly. Windscreen weak and prone to cracking (vibration) - these are £1200 each. MPG expect 15mpg around town - 20mpg on a run.
In my view, I would say keep the 300tdi - They really are the last of the EASILY maintainable Land Rovers. Parts are readily available, and you can self maintain it.
davek0974
Well-Known Member
I'm not against ANY make of motor, i have owned just about all major makes. BUT as said, when they do eventually fail, it hurts the wallet deeply.
PLUS i would NEVER go onto a make-specific forum like this and ask if i should swap my forum-friendly motor for a different make, was he expecting a favourable or supportive answer????
PLUS i would NEVER go onto a make-specific forum like this and ask if i should swap my forum-friendly motor for a different make, was he expecting a favourable or supportive answer????
Tuskenraider
New Member
Maybe he should ask on a Pajero forum to balance out the views 
If you can afford to run the Mitsi and like them then go for it
If you can afford to run the Mitsi and like them then go for it
nymphbankfisher
Member
Pajillero (close enough) means ****ER in spanish!
thebiglad
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Bromsgrove Defender
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Blackdogtrucker
Active Member
Hate to say this but iv had a pajero 2800tdi would i have one again NOT A CHANCE why was ok to drive but slow my TD5 would leave it for DEAD & the steering lock on a pajero is ****e i mean realy bad and there is no room in them
davek0974
Well-Known Member
Hate to say this but iv had a pajero 2800tdi would i have one again NOT A CHANCE why was ok to drive but slow my TD5 would leave it for DEAD & the steering lock on a pajero is ****e i mean realy bad and there is no room in them
Sounds like I was right, they are crap
