Shogun 3.2 DID Equippe (Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D)

Member Name: wjmorris

Product:	Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D
Date:	12/01/03 (3126 review reads)
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Advantages: Diesel Engine, Looks / Style, Economy

Disadvantages: Notchy Gearbox, Noisy Engine, Service Mileage

After remaining loyal to Land Rover for many years (Discovery, Freelander), I decided to bite the bullet and change to Japanese technology. The new Mitsubishi Shogun took my eye and what with the new DID engine, what better combination to rival the British.

I took delivery of my new 3dr Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DID Equippe in March 2002 from a local dealer in Cardiff, salesman was interested and dealership portrayed a family business. No niggles except for a notchy gearbox, well impressed with the car especially the torque from the engine and what econmoy (34mpg commuting back and from Cardiff in heavy traffic), even better when cruising on the motorway. Serviced 6 months later at 9000 miles (poor mileage between services compared to rivals) and happy motoring continued. Car now 10 months old, covered 16000 miles and going strong, noticed rear tyres worn to about 3mm of tread, looking to change to the new Bridgestone D680 tyre. Just booked it's next service (18,000) for the first saturday in March, gearbox still notchy and two small scratches on the bonnet from next door's cat looking for a warm bed this winter.

Compared to other 4 x 4 in price range (>£30,000) I can throughly recommend the Shogun, well built, comfortable, good off-road ability, powerful and thrifty economy. Only gripe other that notchy gearbox is dealership (attitude - poor customer care). If you are looking for a rival to the Discovery, Trooper, Land Cruiser, etc then look again at the Shogun, a lot of car for the money.

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