by Paydirt on Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:14 pm
Curious as to why you guys want the 3.2 NT motor? From all reports the new 2.5 is a top motor and way ahead of the 3.2. A Mitsubishi mechanic was telling me about the Pajero 3.2 and how they have had 5 reflashes of the ECU to eliminate the DPF problems they're having without success. He said in short don't buy a Pajero until they get the new motor in there, aka the 2.5.
Anyhow I was seriously considering trading in my R51 Pathfinder for one of these in the new year, and having a previous model Challenger, I was excited about the prospect of a mid sized diesel SUV in the 40k bracket. But a few things I really don't like which will ultimately turn me off:
* Anchor points for child restraints. Why the hell did they put them on the roof again? Why could they not integrate them with the seats as per Prado and Pathfinder? Having 2 children in baby seats, and for quite a while still, this poses a problem when holidaying. Trying to load up the back with stuff and having the child restraint straps in the way will be a major PITA.
* 2nd row seating arangment, split 40/60, with the bigger side facing the passenger side. Making it hard for people to get in 3rd row seats from the gutter.
Again haven't driven one yet, so we'll see how we go soon.