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[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
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My neighbour is the editor of 4X4 Magazine. The Pajero on the cover of the magazine looks to be the one that he is driving at the moment.2014 Black GXL D4D Auto with a few add ons.Comment
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Dobbo, me thinks you need to get a lot more friendlier with your neighbour and keep us posted on the happenings of the 4wd world.[b]Rob[/b]
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SLAP!! :lol: :lol:Originally posted by wengnutsCheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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I see the IRS as a bit of a disadvantage, It's also the reason the ground clearence numbers look good (rear diff tucked up high, unlike Prado/lc200 which is measued from the lowest part of the rear diff).The only disadvantage is the lack of a factory long range tank
Having driven one off road(Current model DiD), with traction control... yes you can go as far as standard Crusiers and Patrols even a little further if they get cross axled ... But FARK they scrape A LOT!!! I though I was going to tear the guts out of it. :shock:
Nothing more than a touring vehicle... it's a vehicle that fills the gap between soft roader and out right 4wd/ all rounder.
I'm not brand loyal (I've actually owned a Mitsi) but the Pajero lost cred with me when the rigid axle/seperate chassis went out the door.
Will probably appeal to the masses...
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And wash your mouth out with soap... plus say three Hail Marys for your penance. :lol:Originally posted by Snaga[B][SIZE=4]ntp
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It's the direction things seem to be going in at the moment. Less 4X4 and more comfortable tourer. That's where the money seems to be. For serious 4X4 people in the future it's looking like an extensive visit to the mod shop before any new generation wagons can really be trusted for more remote trips. It's interesting, the way the markets gradually change. With the sheer volume of soft roaders out there right now, you'd think that the established brand-name 4X4's could be left for the people who want 4X4 capability for their camping holidays. Instead, there seems to be another market that holds sway. Just as MickL says, a cross between the soft roader and genuine 4X4. Those people who need a little 4X4 capability to get to various tourist spots but nothing too taxing. More comfort options, less offroad ability. That's where the Prado's and Mitsu's seem to be going. Jeep has offered an offroad optioning system for years and it's a wonder that Toyota and Mitsu don't do the same thing. Extra options could only mean extra sales.
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I really don't know how long these electronic bits and pieces will last...Originally posted by MickL
When I did my diff before Xmas the car in front of me was a SWB current model Paj with traction control. Jeff (driver) said to me afterwards while my car was being seen to that he only made it up the hill because of the traction control. BUT... he added... 'Thankfully the hill wasn't any longer as the TC warning lights were flashing madly on the dashboard'
So, I guess my point is... all these modern features seem great in theory but as people have mentioned if you need to rely on them for some real 4WDing then I'd be a bit worried. (by real I don't mean breaking a car... but having to get somewhere/past some obstacle.)Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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DOUBLE SLAP!! :roll: Gees Kel... i'm getting worried!Originally posted by Snaga
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Just because it starts with a 'P' doesn't make it OK :evil:Originally posted by McBAINDOUBLE SLAP!! :roll: Gees Kel... i'm getting worried!Originally posted by Snaga
:wink: :lol:Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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We figured that would be the case... but he didn't really want to stop half way and find outOriginally posted by AlphaGen
The TC sure made the hill look like childs play though 
Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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I see that the new Pajero was chosen as their 4x4 of the Year.[B][SIZE=4]ntp
[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
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I see that the new Pajero was chosen as their 4x4 of the Year.
Hmmm.... shows who paid the biggest bribe... :lol:
Nah... The Pajero is a good bit of kit if it suits your needs....
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]Comment
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Good, perhaps. But still not a Prado. :wink:Originally posted by MickL[B][SIZE=4]ntp
[/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
[I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
[B]4wdriving First Party[/B][COLOR=#0000ff] - [/COLOR][B][COLOR=#0000ff]dןǝɥ ɹoɟ ןןɐɔ 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı[/COLOR][/B]Comment
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Was speaking to my neighbour Dean, who is the editor of the magazine. I put him onto the website for the Pradopoint Get Together last weekend and they are going to run a short blurb in the What's On segment of next issue.
I have asked Mav to give him a call and discuss getting some more coverage of the event and possibly some sponsorship.
Dean would also be keen to do a readers contribution on the trip once the dust settles.
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