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I own an NS, so I keep my eye on the Gen 4-1 forum section, and regularly sneek a peek in the Gen 4-2 section like a kid looking at the porno mags when the newsagent isn't paying attention. If I get a little bored I check out the Gen 3 section, there's still some relevant stuff in there.
Well tonight I browsed the thread topics in all sections and it's very interesting (but not surprising). I hope nobody takes this the wrong way.
In Gen 4-2 it's all about which factory accessories to get, whether it's mudflaps, floor mats, seat covers, ipod bluetooth things, etc. Theres a little bit of 'how much did you pay?' and 'how long till it's delivered?'. It's also important to justify your purchase of a less-popular vehicle (dare I say Prado). An aftermarket roof rack is the start of a long road of modification, just like that first cigarette. The owners tool kit consists of a chamois.
In Gen 4-1 basic things are starting to wear out (tyres, batteries, brake pads) and the cost of the larger services pops up, as well as some 'tame' mods with aftermarket bits and pieces. Lift kits and DPF are other popular topics. Dash warning lights are like a loaded gun in your face and worth enquiring if anyone else has seen 'that' light. Owners feel duped that the new NT model has more power so they are desperate to find ways to increase power so they don't feel obsolete. Gen 4-1 owners are like the 13 year old surrounded by 17 year olds in the footy club room showers (feeling inadequate). But once solved it's a bit like wank^&g, you don't want to get caught in the act (by the service dept who could void your warranty). The owners tool kit consists of some screwdrivers.
In Gen 3 the drill is being introduced to the dash in an effort to get the UHF in just the right spot. Lift kits are 'so last year', but oil seems to drip from places it never used to. Some owners have worked out how to disconnect the dash warning lights, if not only the red ones matter. Wheel bearings, CV joints, brake rotors and clutches are being replaced. Owners want to know what DPF stands for, those 4-1 owners are going berserk over it. It's sort of like swine flu, have I got it? How will i know if I have it? What are the symptoms? Can the car die from it? is it contagious? The owner has spanners and sockets.
In Gen 2 it's getting to more serious repairs including fuel pumps, head gaskets, radiators and starter motors. It's hard to tell if it's the kids or the diff that's making the funny noise back there. At least those blinking warning lights keep the kids amused, the owners have now realised that they were just a ploy to get the owner to take it to the dealer more often so they could extract some money from your wallet. The owner has some specialty tools, like clutch aligning tool and a timing light.
in Gen 1 it's which Chevrolet motor will fit under the bonnet, and how to convert an auto to a manual. Some would say these owners are possibly die-hard Pajero fans as they know which size spanner you need for each and every bolt on the vehicle. But they stopped shopping at the Mitsi dealer spare parts counter years ago. Owners reminisce about this concept called warranty like they are talking about finding 'thrupence' in the pudding. It's about being proud of how you made the car better. The dash warning lights are no longer visible since the whole dash was removed to make way for the gearbox in the cabin (The V8 fits, with some mods to the firewall!!!). The owner has an angle grinder and gas axe.
And yes, as a 4-1 owner, I have asked what 'that' light is for and just purchased a DP Chip today. NT owners watch out, my dongle is about to get bigger.
Well tonight I browsed the thread topics in all sections and it's very interesting (but not surprising). I hope nobody takes this the wrong way.
In Gen 4-2 it's all about which factory accessories to get, whether it's mudflaps, floor mats, seat covers, ipod bluetooth things, etc. Theres a little bit of 'how much did you pay?' and 'how long till it's delivered?'. It's also important to justify your purchase of a less-popular vehicle (dare I say Prado). An aftermarket roof rack is the start of a long road of modification, just like that first cigarette. The owners tool kit consists of a chamois.
In Gen 4-1 basic things are starting to wear out (tyres, batteries, brake pads) and the cost of the larger services pops up, as well as some 'tame' mods with aftermarket bits and pieces. Lift kits and DPF are other popular topics. Dash warning lights are like a loaded gun in your face and worth enquiring if anyone else has seen 'that' light. Owners feel duped that the new NT model has more power so they are desperate to find ways to increase power so they don't feel obsolete. Gen 4-1 owners are like the 13 year old surrounded by 17 year olds in the footy club room showers (feeling inadequate). But once solved it's a bit like wank^&g, you don't want to get caught in the act (by the service dept who could void your warranty). The owners tool kit consists of some screwdrivers.
In Gen 3 the drill is being introduced to the dash in an effort to get the UHF in just the right spot. Lift kits are 'so last year', but oil seems to drip from places it never used to. Some owners have worked out how to disconnect the dash warning lights, if not only the red ones matter. Wheel bearings, CV joints, brake rotors and clutches are being replaced. Owners want to know what DPF stands for, those 4-1 owners are going berserk over it. It's sort of like swine flu, have I got it? How will i know if I have it? What are the symptoms? Can the car die from it? is it contagious? The owner has spanners and sockets.
In Gen 2 it's getting to more serious repairs including fuel pumps, head gaskets, radiators and starter motors. It's hard to tell if it's the kids or the diff that's making the funny noise back there. At least those blinking warning lights keep the kids amused, the owners have now realised that they were just a ploy to get the owner to take it to the dealer more often so they could extract some money from your wallet. The owner has some specialty tools, like clutch aligning tool and a timing light.
in Gen 1 it's which Chevrolet motor will fit under the bonnet, and how to convert an auto to a manual. Some would say these owners are possibly die-hard Pajero fans as they know which size spanner you need for each and every bolt on the vehicle. But they stopped shopping at the Mitsi dealer spare parts counter years ago. Owners reminisce about this concept called warranty like they are talking about finding 'thrupence' in the pudding. It's about being proud of how you made the car better. The dash warning lights are no longer visible since the whole dash was removed to make way for the gearbox in the cabin (The V8 fits, with some mods to the firewall!!!). The owner has an angle grinder and gas axe.
And yes, as a 4-1 owner, I have asked what 'that' light is for and just purchased a DP Chip today. NT owners watch out, my dongle is about to get bigger.
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