Hi folks,
We are planning to replace our 93 Ford Maverick (GQ Patrol) TB42S dual fuel vehicle with an ex gov Pajero. It will be sad to let go of the old beast, it's been a tough and reliable workhorse but the ever decreasing availability of gas and the desire to do some remote travel towing a small wind-up caravan (Goldstream Crown) means it has had its day.
Here in the ACT and surrounding NSW ex gov, I presume police Pajeros are priced around $33K in dealer's yards for an MY16 GLX5. These vehicles seen to have a little over 90K km and come with ARB winch and bull bar, tow bar and Light Force lights, about $2K less without the winch and tow bar. The advantage I see in such a vehicle is the accessories and full service history. As far as I have been able to glean from reading various forums Pajeros seem to have a reliable drive train and no major engine issues in the NX model and 90K km shouldn't be an issue for a diesel.
Yep I know the stories and caveats about gov vehicles - drive it like you stole it etc ... but a mate purchased an ex Vic police Pajero several years ago and has had nothing but good reports. Unfortunately the Vic vehicles only seem to go to auction now, as his was better fitted out with cargo barrier and second battery.
I figure I will have an additional $1K to 1.5K to spend fitting a cargo barrier (~$400) and brake controller (Redarc Towpro Elite~$250), wire up the controller and fit a VSR and Anderson plug to the rear (6B&S cabling).
I have hired a number of Pajeros over the years for work but these were only for gravel/access road travel as I worked in wetlands and it was Shank's pony or quad bike for the rough and boggy stuff.
A few questions:
- is there sufficient under bonnet space for a second battery;
- do you usually take the wiring for the rear Anderson plug through the sills or under-body;
- is there access to get the wiring in/out of the rear cargo space without drilling?
I checked out the service schedule and am aware that the 90K service is one of the bigger ones, also the issue of MA plating instead of MC on some vehicles.
Sorry if this has been a bit of a ramble, just trying to get my head around issues and extra costs of a vehicle changeover.
Regards
Wazza
We are planning to replace our 93 Ford Maverick (GQ Patrol) TB42S dual fuel vehicle with an ex gov Pajero. It will be sad to let go of the old beast, it's been a tough and reliable workhorse but the ever decreasing availability of gas and the desire to do some remote travel towing a small wind-up caravan (Goldstream Crown) means it has had its day.
Here in the ACT and surrounding NSW ex gov, I presume police Pajeros are priced around $33K in dealer's yards for an MY16 GLX5. These vehicles seen to have a little over 90K km and come with ARB winch and bull bar, tow bar and Light Force lights, about $2K less without the winch and tow bar. The advantage I see in such a vehicle is the accessories and full service history. As far as I have been able to glean from reading various forums Pajeros seem to have a reliable drive train and no major engine issues in the NX model and 90K km shouldn't be an issue for a diesel.
Yep I know the stories and caveats about gov vehicles - drive it like you stole it etc ... but a mate purchased an ex Vic police Pajero several years ago and has had nothing but good reports. Unfortunately the Vic vehicles only seem to go to auction now, as his was better fitted out with cargo barrier and second battery.
I figure I will have an additional $1K to 1.5K to spend fitting a cargo barrier (~$400) and brake controller (Redarc Towpro Elite~$250), wire up the controller and fit a VSR and Anderson plug to the rear (6B&S cabling).
I have hired a number of Pajeros over the years for work but these were only for gravel/access road travel as I worked in wetlands and it was Shank's pony or quad bike for the rough and boggy stuff.
A few questions:
- is there sufficient under bonnet space for a second battery;
- do you usually take the wiring for the rear Anderson plug through the sills or under-body;
- is there access to get the wiring in/out of the rear cargo space without drilling?
I checked out the service schedule and am aware that the 90K service is one of the bigger ones, also the issue of MA plating instead of MC on some vehicles.
Sorry if this has been a bit of a ramble, just trying to get my head around issues and extra costs of a vehicle changeover.
Regards
Wazza
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