Buying a high mileage 2014 Pajero NW Auto

[davo453]

This is my first post so Hi !

I posted this on the UK Pajero Owners site and they directed me here.

I am looking at buying a 2014 Pajero NW Auto a nice looking motor and at what i think is a very good price.

The price is good for these reasons.

It is coming from a long term mate that buys cars new for his business on lease, this one is about to come to the end of the lease and he has offered me the buy out on it at $17000

The car has been serviced by a main agent to the book. He has towed a pretty heavy caravan with it and a boat but not all that much.

The car has done 200,000 k's mostly on WA country roads

Apart from needing a good detail it is in really nice cosmetic condition.

Questions

Should i take it?

What could go wrong at that mileage?

Is a major service due? what is the service schedule for these?

What should i get done / changed for peace of mind given that I intended traveling right around Australia in it towing a caravan.

Any opinions welcome

Davo

[Keithyv]

At that price it sounds like a bargain.
What spec is it? GLX-R, Exceed ??
Auto or manual?

[Peterng]

Welcome to the forum..

200k distance for a 4 yo vehicle..is about 50k per year..so this vehicle has done a bit..
Redbook has it about 75k for a 4yo Paj.. they work on 25-30k per year

They have a 2014 Paj..Trade 24-27...Private about 5k higher, so the 17k price adjusts for the travel component.

The services by the book helps with the overall "looking after" of the vehicle..it means the owner did the right thing but don't let that cloud your mind, it's a tick in the good books.

In towing a heavy caravan..check the rear suspension..drive train etc..have a 4wd mechanic who know their stuff go over it with a fine tooth comb...

Others in the forum will advise as well on what to look for...check and investigate..

Hope it works out..

Good luck

[erad]

At least you know the history of the vehicle. There are quite a few (albeit earlier model, but similar Pajeros on this forum, and they don't seem to have problems. If you are handy with the tools, this sounds like an excellent buy.

[Dicko1]

Very reliable motor and auto so at 200,00 you still have a lot of kilometers left in it. If you purchase it I would recommend getting every oil/lubricant changed, along with coolant. Definately get the auto a full flush. Pay to have tappets manually checked as well..not just an audible check. Thorough check by a mechanic you can trust and hopefully you will have a vehicle that you will enjoy for many years, trouble free.

[erad]

Make sure that the brake fluid is changed. This will ensure that you don't get boiling when braking hard, also prevent corrosion in the wheel and master cylinders.

[aussieintas]

I believe its a good buy at that price mate, especially with the good service history you state it has. Continued good service by yourself should give you many years of motoring.

When I get a new to me car (ie second hand) I always conduct a major service at it so I know where everything is at. From there I then maintain the services normally slightly less than what the manufacturer state. With Mitsy they state 15000kms or 1 year between services......personally I do every 10000kms but up to you.

As others have already quoted I'd do all oils including engine diifs & transfer, all filters (oil, air and cabin), coolant, brake fluid, auto full flush. Know it sounds like a fair bit but the money you are saving buying at that price its worth spending a little now on full service to maintain it properly.

[davo453]

Thanks for all of the replies, I reckon I will go with the car as long as a visual checks out ok.

It is an Auto 2014 VR-X so has a few of the toys as well.

I am an experienced home mechanic having done it all really over the years from gearbox & engine rebuilds to a full restoration in my 50+ years, however when we get back to Perth we will be temporarily homeless let alone have any access to a workshop and tools.

So who would you entrust the work of replacing all fluids and checking suspension etc to in Perth? I am badly out of touch as we have been over seas for almost 10 years.

Thanks again




Davo

[spot01]

Sounds like a good buy & price for a VRX, assuming it checks out OK. Kms not an issue at that price provided it has been properly serviced per the handbook.

Try to get a printout of what was done in at least the last few services, eg, auto fluid should have been done at 180k service, etc. That way, you can avoid wasting money replacing fluids, etc. if already done.

Get the VIN number & enter into MMAL's website - there is a link to check all recalls have been done (there have been a few, including both front airbags). Also there is a link to advise new owner contact details for any future recalls, etc. The website has a page with the service schedule/items (same as in handbook). Auto fluid and valve adjustment are the big $ items if needed. Other items to check are coolant, brake fluid, all oils & filters incl. fuel.

Unless already done, you will need brake controller and probably some rear suspension work to tow heavy. I'd probably do the front shockers also at those km.

You should then have a good rig at a very reasonable price - lucky you!

[Nab]

$17k for a 4yo VRX, 200,000km, known history is a bargain. Even if you don’t like it you will get $20k+ easy if you want to sell it.

[davo453]

All sounds good then you don't think i should bid him on the price then

thanks again for all of the info, I just need a good mechanic in Perth now.

[Nab]

Search Carsales for >2014, >180,000km. Nothing under $21,000 and they are all GLXs.