3.8 lwb 2007 what to look out for

joubertjg · Thu Aug 29, 2019 5:49 pm

I am looking at a 2007 3.8 pajero lwb with 110 000 on the clock

90k service the cambelt was done, not so sure about the water pump

Any advice as to what else to look out for?

Trading in my 3.5 triton
So i am used to drink habbits of the v6
If anybody recognize the pajero please post your comments

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OBELIX123 · Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:39 pm

Are you sure it is a 2007 ???? My 2007 (albeit a 3.2 D-ID) looks slightly different.....

KurtG · Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:53 pm

My understanding is that the last Gen3’s were sold as very early 2007 models, they are rare but they do exist

joubertjg · Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:55 am

Hi Obelix
I will be test driving it later today
According to the dealer its a 2007
I have look in the service book just to confirm the date of dirst service, that should give me a indication of year model.
John

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OBELIX123 · Fri Aug 30, 2019 6:41 pm

Mine was first licensed in March 2007 and it is a Gen 4.
Also depends on the dealer's honesty. A 2007 is more expensive than a 2006 !!

joubertjg · Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:10 pm

Hi Kurt/ Obelix
Just returned from a weekend away
Did take it for test drive

It felt if there was no oemf in the auto
Engine sounds fine no tappet clutter etc
Might just be me being used to a manual 3.5

Fisrt service was done in March 2007

Last service in 2017
Last 2 years it did less that 8k

Still in 2 mind's though keep the triton or go for the pajero

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KurtG · Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:26 pm

Any vehicle should be serviced annually or every 15,000km (for the petrol) so I would be weary that it hasn’t been serviced for two years.....

joubertjg · Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:04 am

Will keep it in mind
They will have to give it oil only service for the warranty purposes

I already bought the oil and oil filter for the triton for its 225k service

I will just use that for a nother oil change after about 100km driving

Think i am going to bite the bullet on this and take the pajero

I also spoke to Fanie at crd and he knows the previous owner and he also serviced the pajero

Thanks for all the input
John

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joubertjg · Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:57 pm

I did it

Now on my 3rd Mitsubishi
Thank you for all the input

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joubertjg · Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:43 pm

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