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Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:55 pm

Looking at a 4X4 to replace the FTO with. Thought I'd stick with Mitsubishi, narrowed it down to a Pajero.
I had a 2.5 Pajero with work years ago and found it very slow, so that leaves either a 3.2 DI-D or a 2.8 TD. The 2.8 is a lot less risky as it's not common rail and parts are far more plentiful. As I'll be using this every day I figure SWB will be handier for parking and easier to reverse a trailer with.

Saw this 98 Shogun 2800 manual on Auto Trader yesterday:
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Looks well looked after and I like the colour-coding and wide arches these late models get. This one also has Aircon and a few nice bits.

Will keep ye all updated!
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:44 pm

Mate of mine is selling his 98 Manual Paj Evo for a song if you've any interest. You could tax it commerically. Its a very quick bus.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:53 pm

Whats the MPG like on the Evo, I know there isn't a huge difference in the official figures on the V6 petrol and the 2.8.

2.8TD GLS auto 21mpg
3.0V6 GLS auto 20mpg
3.5V6 GLS auto 19mpg



Stop putting ideas in my head! I'd have to check what companies would cover it commercially.

It'd wanna be a pretty cheap song, Can you give an indication as to how much he's looking for it.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:58 pm

I drove it for a while when I was in between cars and it has similar ecomony to the Zed - 25mpg if you're careful - 20 mpg if you have a lead foot. My mates is a manual which I would have a strong preference for - HKS induction which sounds lovely when the mivec kicks in.

He hasn't actually put it up for sale - but its been sitting in the yard doing nothing since he bought a Zed a year or so ago. He hasn't bothered selling it cause he doesn't reckon he'd get a whole lot for it - though it'd be a FAR better drive than a similar year diesel Paj and it is actually in quite good nick.

Would def be worth viewing and making a offer.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:08 pm

Damn you Shane, now you got me thinking!
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Muad_dib77 » Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:44 pm

having seen this pajevo driven in anger - i ca voch for shanes statement..its bloody quick..
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby CJ » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:37 pm

Muad_dib77 wrote:having seen this pajevo driven in anger - i ca voch for shanes statement..its bloody quick..


+ wan

If I had to drive an off roader, this would be the one I'd de looking at. Stupid quick for a 4x4, 280bhp and a V6 MIVEC to boot. They have decent looks and nice styling touches. Deffo worth a look Colm...

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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Bernard » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:52 pm

You know you want to...
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby steelroe » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:14 pm

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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:31 am

steelroe wrote:http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1055087

Thats about €4500 more than I think it's worth though.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:28 pm

colm_mcm wrote:
steelroe wrote:http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1055087

Thats about €4500 more than I think it's worth though.


Its a tiptronic 97 - so its probably worth 4.5K - 5K. My mates 98 manual would be worth a bit more. I know he'd rather keep it as an ornament on his drive than sell it for much less than 6K. Its actually a lot of performance 4x4 for the money.

Drive a diesel Paj back to back with an Evo Paj and you'll be soon convinced.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:18 pm

I'd sooner buy a diesel Paj and a VR4 if I was spending that kind of cash.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Dilogoat86 » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:48 pm

The EVO Pajero look wicked bad I think. Saw a couple over the years on my trips to and from Mondello. I suppose it comes down to whether or not you want something practical or something fun?
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Mustang » Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:54 pm

I believe the 2.8 TD is less reliable than the 2.5. Prone to head gasket failure, or something
Paj evo would be a sweet left field choice.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:10 pm

Mustang wrote:I believe the 2.8 TD is less reliable than the 2.5. Prone to head gasket failure, or something
Paj evo would be a sweet left field choice.

Granted. I'm looking at a last of the line 2.8 which aren't as bad for that. The 2.5 is a non runner as it's so slow.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby steelroe » Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:10 pm

Go on buy the leggy you know you want to
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby optical illusion » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:58 pm

CJ wrote:+ wan


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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Mustang » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:37 am

colm_mcm wrote:
Mustang wrote:I believe the 2.8 TD is less reliable than the 2.5. Prone to head gasket failure, or something
Paj evo would be a sweet left field choice.

Granted. I'm looking at a last of the line 2.8 which aren't as bad for that. The 2.5 is a non runner as it's so slow.

Fair enough. That is a nice looking example you have there. Would the intention be to keep it as a passanger vehicle, or were you planning to commercialise it?
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:31 pm

Commercial, the back seats are tiny anyway, and the tax on the 2.8 (taxed as 2.9) is €1,248 and the tax on the commercial is €288, I can tax and insure the Xsara with the money saved on tax. I'm getting almost 50mpg on the Citroen on long journeys if I take it handy, around 35mpg if I hoor it.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:17 pm

Bought a mint Pajero LWB 7 seater in the UK
2.8 GLS manual with diamond option pack.

It's not exactly fast though...
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby CJ » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:33 pm

colm_mcm wrote:diamond option pack.


Cad e seo?

colm_mcm wrote:It's not exactly fast though...


At least the lack of speed is offset by the Pajeros party trick of being able to pull a dead donkey out of a swamp, try that in an FTO...

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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Wildhound » Thu Dec 17, 2009 5:17 pm

Post pics or it didn't happen! :D What's the spec like? Some of those Pajeros can be quite snazzy inside.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby Sebastian » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:38 pm

seen the Paj this evening , looks very cool and farly cleen . congrats on the purchase
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby colm_mcm » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:14 am

Diamond option pack gives you the wood trim (which isn't too garish), adjustable shocks, seperate rear heater, cruise control and other stuff I can't think of! they're fairly rare but even the normal 2.8 GLS spec has lots of kit anyway like headlamp washers, alloys, side steps, a huuuuuge sunroof and loads of buttons on the dash :)

A few minor mods planned - watch this space.
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Re: Now, what to replace the FTO with....

Postby TopCat » Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:53 am

Sounds good, well wear Colm.
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