Test drive Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero, Shogun) LWB 2000 - 2003 SUV

Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D /4000 km

All Mitsubishi dealers recommend going through after the first thousand mileage. As law -abiding owners, we went to the service immediately after the previous number was putting in the seal - there were already 1250 km on the speedometer. At the station, it turned out that it was free and not even mandatory. In the sense that the owner does not lose a guarantee if this event ignores. It is carried out exclusively for complacency and, according to the masters, more resembles pre -sale training.
 
But to leave just like that, without spending a dime, we could not. The stand with branded bells and whistles shone so beautifully with chrome and polished metal that we could not resist. And they took up the decoration of our Pajero.
 
+ Kangurin we chose the most modest. And did not miscalculate. Firstly, this design is enough to protect the front bumper from the frontal clash. And a more complex design does not save from the impact on the tangent. Secondly, frightening teeth from below promise additional protection of the engine crankcase. We were convinced of this, rolling around the Zvenigorod career. In loose sand, we did not notice a large stone and hit him with the lower part of Kangurin - the stone split into two parts. And rightly to him!
+ Thresholds were also a successful acquisition. Branded, from mitsubishi, they are designed by this the way that they do not protrude half a meter along the edges of the car - when you get out of the car, you do not need to put your legs, like a cavalryman with experience. And climbing in Pajero has become more convenient. In addition, they create additional protection against dirt flying from under the wheels. One but - if you jeop on the sand, then on the thresholds, real velvens are amazingly formed, which you have to sweep away with a broom.
 
- The back curtain, the absence of which we so lamented, turned out to be the most unsuccessful acquisition. In a stretched position at a speed of more than 60 km/h, she begins to rattles. This is very annoying - you will have to modify the design on your own.
+ Shiny spare wheel casing, locking a key, rather decorating than taking care of safety their property. The reserve is already attached to the back door with secrets, and it is problematic to remove it to the attackers, even when a full -time leather linter cover is pulled on the wheel.
Comparing our Pajero with other, hung details from third-party manufacturers, we came to the conclusion that it is wiser to use even more expensive, but still branded tuning elements. Designers are developing a body kit, taking into account the appearance of their car, and therefore the whole addition has fit into the appearance of Pajero very harmoniously. In addition, we were convinced that the hung jeep on the road respect much more than naked. So you should not regret the money spent.
 
Text Nikolay Kachurin, photo Alexey Ilyin
The car was provided for the test company Rolf Center, (095) 785-1955.
Our costs (March 21 - April 21)
Mileage - city/highway 3000 km. Fuel consumption - 350 liter
Diesel fuel ($ 0.2) $ 77
Fluid for the washer of glasses and headlights $ 9
Kangurin $ 950
Thresholds $ 350
Rear curtain $ 75
Casing of spots $ 135
In just a month $ 1596

 

Source: "Autopilot"