Is the Mitsubishi Shogun a good car to buy?
The Mitsubishi Shogun has never been the aspirational choice of the green welly set, a factor that endears it to the majority of buyers who want a truly purposeful vehicle. Effortlessly reliable and tough as old boots, the third generation Shogun is every inch the ‘proper’ 4×4.
Are there any problems with the Mitsubishi Pajero Shogun?
One of the common problems of the Mitsubishi Pajero NM ((Montero/Shogun 2001-2003) is the “crazy temperature gauge”.
When did the Mitsubishi Shogun facelift come out?
January 2003 saw the launch of a facelifted Shogun with a smoother front end, a corporate grille and improved safety and security features. That model in turn was boosted by increased specifications at the end of 2003. An all new Shogun arrived in 2006. WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?
How much does a third generation Shogun cost?
Third generation Shogun prices have held up well, the model rightly being perceived as a more modern vehicle than many of its rivals. A 2000 X plated 3.2TD Classic retails at around £9,875 with a similar vintage Equippe version commanding just under £10,925.
It was replaced easily by a good trusted mechanic (I find Mitsubishi dealers too expensive). It pays dividends to keep these well serviced – don’t scrimp, give them regular engine oil changes. Great comfort, high driving position, great visibility and bags of room, this thing swallows up families and luggage no problem.
How many doors does a Mitsubishi Shogun have?
Though with the amount of equipment I sometimes carry, that the 5 door would be more suitable.
Where does the name of the Mitsubishi Montero come from?
Mitsubishi markets the SUV as the Montero in Spain and the Americas (except for Brazil and Jamaica) and as the Shogun in the United Kingdom And in South Africa as Pajero Gen 2 suv. However, the Montero is no longer sold in North America as of late 2006. The Pajero nameplate derives from Leopardus pajeros, the Pampas cat.
What to do if your Mitsubishi Shogun wont move?
Once it’s all working properly, drain off the plain water and re-fill with the correct coolant, running the engine with the expansion tank cap off in order to purge any airlocks. “My 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun has developed a gearbox fault. It started as a small glitch when changing gears, but now the car won’t move.
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun an uneconomic car?
Great big car, safe, comfy and roomy, but at 25MPG and 18,000 miles per year, it is costing a fortune to run. Add in high road tax and virtually no tax break (it is financed through my company)it is really proving to be uneconomic so, much as we love it (and we are a tall family) we are looking at changing it, probably to a Volvo XC60
When did the Mitsubishi Shogun field come out?
Cut price Classic model from October 2000 with 3.2 DI-D engine and 3-door or 5-door bodies from £22,995. Special edition Shogun Field for 2005, priced at £22,999 for SWB manual, £26,999 for LWB 7-seater with manual and £28,499 for LWB auto.
Is the Mitsubishi Shogun LWB did Elegance reliable?
Love my Shogun LWB DiD Elegance (2005) They are not as smooth or refined as Landies or Rangies, but they are more reliable (and the interiors are way better in my view). Some say a little agricultural, but I love it. Solid as a rock, reliable and able to go anywhere.