NS or NT for my next car?

[brw0513]

Hi all.

I'm still really enjoying my NL SWB Pajero. It is absolutely fantastic on sand. But the 6G74 is thirsty on the daily commute.

It's time to think about my next step in the Pajero journey. It will need to be a diesel SWB. But should it be NS or NT?

I will be using it for beach work, towing my 600kg tinny and daily commuting.

There are more NS cars around. But the NT has more power and torque.

Good advice appreciated.

Thanks.

[tonee]

Definitely NT! Don't be me because I'm now....."I wish I had got that NT!"

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[brw0513]

And why is that tonee? Is the NT a better towing vehicle or something else?

[KPJero]

Can I ask why a swb?

[tonee]

Better transmission, stronger and less prone to break. Myself and a few others on this forum have busted the transfer case and I think all on the same Jatco set up (NP/NS).

The improve power and torque is more refined with a slightly better fuel economy.

I've always said to myself not to buy the first generation of a model but unfortunately there aren't many to choose where I live. NT is the "fixed' model of the NS.

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[rgrubby]

I have an NS but would rather an NT without the DPF. Just one less thing to worry about, especially with my driving pattern, not doing routine long runs

[pharb]

Better transmission, stronger and less prone to break. Myself and a few others on this forum have busted the transfer case and I think all on the same Jatco set up (NP/NS).

The improve power and torque is more refined with a slightly better fuel economy.

I've always said to myself not to buy the first generation of a model but unfortunately there aren't many to choose where I live. NT is the "fixed' model of the NS.

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Did the transfer case change?

I thought they were same, or at least same family, from NJ through to current.

Only change to auto trans.

[tonee]

You may be right, I've been shopping for new transfer case but it seems the later models doesn't fit the NS.

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[brw0513]

Can I ask why a swb?

The SWB fits in my garage nicely

And I very rarely have more than just myself in the car. Although I'm hoping to get the wife interested in beach trips and a bit more fishing.

The wagon has appeal too. But the SWB is the go for me.

[BruceandBobbi]

NS here. Purchased new 2007. Now over 330,000k on the clock

Problems.

First six months problems with DPF. Two ECU updates and no drama since.

Rear main seal leaking replaced under warranty. NTs also had rear main leaking.

The transfer case also busts on NTs so my guess is they are the same. There are a few threads here on the NT case. Ours hasn't.

SCV, glow plugs and swirl valve replaced. That's it.

The price you save on an NS to a NT will buy a lot of fuel.

As for torque and power they are 4X4s not sports cars.

We average around 10.5 litres per 100k. 8.5 from Brisbane to Sydney via the M1.

[NT11Pajero]

I went with a later model NT just because of power and torque and I didn't want DPF. That is important to me as I like having a bit of fun on the beach and around corners on the dirt. 180+kw and 550+nm torque is easily achievable at the engine. Only thing to watch out for is rust around roof, door and boot seals. Soooo much rust