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need opnions on a s\h NM 01 pajero*update* lemon

Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:46 pm
by oozuk
I've found one that's 1 owner full logbooks, bodywork and interier are in good condition, it's just had a reco'd motor 15'000km ago but the car has 280 000 kms on it, seem like majorly hiway km's the car is exactily what i want, black exceed model black leather and wood grain, sidesteps, factory sunroof and for $20 000 i've been having a lot of trouble finding this combination and i wanna buy it but having that many km's on it makes me wanna walk away from it i'm so torn i don't know what to do!!!

Also it's south of sydney and i'm on the gold coast so i've only going off photo's and phone calls, i'm thinking of getting the NSW equivillent of an RACQ vehicle inspection and the owner was more than happy to take the car there and have it done, if all goes well i'ed fly down and drive it home but i don't wanna fly down there and then be dissapointed and then have to fly home ....... :cry: unsure on what to do

Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 8:52 pm
by oozuk
other thing is too can anybody recommend a vehicle inspector thats good with pajero's and thorough , in sydney area

if all goes well i wanna fly down this wkend

Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 9:17 pm
by Mowie
oozuk wrote:other thing is too can anybody recommend a vehicle inspector thats good with pajero's and thorough , in sydney area
Call the NRMA (NSW RACQ) and ask them exactly that.
They may have an inspector who is well versed with 4WD's and if your lucky pajero's in particular. Can only ask.....

Re: need opnions on a s\h NM 01 pajero

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 11:59 am
by bogged
why was donk rebuilt at such low klms?

Re: need opnions on a s\h NM 01 pajero

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 12:49 pm
by RUFF
bogged wrote:why was donk rebuilt at such low klms?
Its a Mitsubishi thats not unusuall for a rebuild around that many Ks.

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 1:44 pm
by jonamaphone1
ive been looking to get a vehicle inspection done on a ute in nsw (im in qld also) and NRMA DOESN'T do them anymore! who does?

sorry for the hijack but i thought it was relevant

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:18 pm
by Mowie
jonamaphone1 wrote:ive been looking to get a vehicle inspection done on a ute in nsw (im in qld also) and NRMA DOESN'T do them anymore! who does?

sorry for the hijack but i thought it was relevant
Shit, wasn't that kept quiet, they would of layed off a heap of jobs by doing that. Found the press release..........



NRMA Motoring & Services is withdrawing from the vehicle inspection market after a steady eight-year decline in member demand, revenue and profit.

NRMA road service is not affected by the closure.

The decision follows Vehicle Inspection's operating loss of more than $1 million last financial year and deteriorating market conditions. The business is forecast to lose a greater amount in 2006-07.

Currently less than one per cent of NRMA Members use Vehicle Inspections each year.

Market conditions, including sustained growth in new vehicle sales and the expansion of extended warranties, indicate that demand is likely to drop even further in future as fewer motorists require vehicle inspections.

NRMA intends to redeploy the workforce by offering suitable alternative employment opportunities for all staff affected by the closure into other areas of the business, including the patrol workforce. A full range of job-seeking and counselling services will also be available to support those affected.

NRMA Vehicle Inspections will continue to be available to Members until the end of April 2007. The NRMA is now examining referral services which Members may use after April.



Here is a list of vehicle inspectors in NSW
http://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xbcr/m ... C-263584ED

Re: need opnions on a s\h NM 01 pajero

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:55 pm
by oozuk
bogged wrote:why was donk rebuilt at such low klms?
aparranty it dropped oil pressure and the owner kept driving so motor was replaced

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 7:16 pm
by oozuk
here's some pic's of the car and i must say i'm very impressed with the condition of it

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Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 8:50 pm
by jonamaphone1
too low :D :D just kidding man, the inside looks smicko

Re: need opnions on a s\h NM 01 pajero

Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 9:25 pm
by striker99
RUFF wrote:
bogged wrote:why was donk rebuilt at such low klms?
Its a Mitsubishi thats not unusuall for a rebuild around that many Ks.
Yep rebuilts are early in there life...


Also that looks like its in tip top condition considering how many kms on it..

Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 11:43 pm
by Mad Cruiser
Looks good..... Is that an Exceed ?

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:31 am
by oozuk
yep it's an exceed, Question do you have to have a road worthry when you sell a car in nsw? cos you have to have one in qld

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:52 pm
by oozuk
SOO Glad i got a vehicle inspection, The report came back with the following
*4 bald tires
*Rear Main oil seal leaking
*Rocker Cover Gaskets leaking
*powersteering rack leaking and excessive play
*auto pan gasket leaking
*Seal between auto and transfercase leaking
*riddled with paint chips over the bonnet, front bumper and guards
*Got Jammed in low range during testing and took 20minutes to come out
*light driveline wine
*bog in the c pillars and dog legs on both sides and stress ripples in the roof consistent with it having a major rear end crash
*the RHF door, bonnet and RH guard are the only panels that haven't been removed or tampered with all the other doors have been removed from the vehicle at some time
*squeaks and rattles thru the car (which would drive me nutts)

well i think that mobile inspection was well worth $250 !!!! it just saved me 2 airfares to sydney and from buying a lemon!!!! :armsup:

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:04 pm
by the_weapon_zuk
looks bloody good mate & inside looks good to. :cool: :)

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:54 pm
by v840
oozuk wrote:SOO Glad i got a vehicle inspection, The report came back with the following
*4 bald tires
*Rear Main oil seal leaking
*Rocker Cover Gaskets leaking
*powersteering rack leaking and excessive play
*auto pan gasket leaking
*Seal between auto and transfercase leaking
*riddled with paint chips over the bonnet, front bumper and guards
*Got Jammed in low range during testing and took 20minutes to come out
*light driveline wine
*bog in the c pillars and dog legs on both sides and stress ripples in the roof consistent with it having a major rear end crash
*the RHF door, bonnet and RH guard are the only panels that haven't been removed or tampered with all the other doors have been removed from the vehicle at some time
*squeaks and rattles thru the car (which would drive me nutts)

well i think that mobile inspection was well worth $250 !!!! it just saved me 2 airfares to sydney and from buying a lemon!!!! :armsup:
:shock: Dodged a bullet there mate. You'd never tell that from looking at the photos hey.

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:23 pm
by striker99
v840 wrote:
oozuk wrote:SOO Glad i got a vehicle inspection, The report came back with the following
*4 bald tires
*Rear Main oil seal leaking
*Rocker Cover Gaskets leaking
*powersteering rack leaking and excessive play
*auto pan gasket leaking
*Seal between auto and transfercase leaking
*riddled with paint chips over the bonnet, front bumper and guards
*Got Jammed in low range during testing and took 20minutes to come out
*light driveline wine
*bog in the c pillars and dog legs on both sides and stress ripples in the roof consistent with it having a major rear end crash
*the RHF door, bonnet and RH guard are the only panels that haven't been removed or tampered with all the other doors have been removed from the vehicle at some time
*squeaks and rattles thru the car (which would drive me nutts)

well i think that mobile inspection was well worth $250 !!!! it just saved me 2 airfares to sydney and from buying a lemon!!!! :armsup:
:shock: Dodged a bullet there mate. You'd never tell that from looking at the photos hey.
Took the words out of my mouth...

Maybe you should of gotten a older model like 1995 with under 200 k on It you would of picked that up for under 15k

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:07 pm
by oozuk
nah the model i'm chasing is NM around 2000 + i've now figured i'll spend more upfront to get a good one rathar than having to pay way more in the future ;)

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:57 pm
by jonamaphone1
who did you go through to get the check?

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:18 pm
by striker99
oozuk wrote:nah the model i'm chasing is NM around 2000 + i've now figured i'll spend more upfront to get a good one rathar than having to pay way more in the future ;)
Fair enough

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:52 pm
by oozuk
jonamaphone1 wrote:who did you go through to get the check?
State roads 1300 737 450 there mobile inspectors, i found them Very good!!

there in every major city in Australia

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 3:33 pm
by RUFF
What about this- http://carl.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=110569 Its not a Pajero but is it really that different? Its a lot cheaper.

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 5:51 pm
by oozuk
RUFF wrote:What about this- http://carl.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=110569 Its not a Pajero but is it really that different? Its a lot cheaper.
not much bigger than the GV mate, want a pajero ;)

Sorry Linc