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TopsyCrett · 04-09-2021, 11:20 AM

Twitchy, I was talking about the earlier XL7's. The later year suzukis are nice I agree. I wanted earlier V6 Manual because body on frame:

I was looking at 2nd gen Pajero Diesels, but they have head cracking issues because coolant passages are too big. Common issue, which I have seen in the flesh.

2nd gen montero (USDM market) have the Gas V6. No thanks. 3rd gen Montero (USDM Market again) have the same V6 but updated. Still no thanks. Every one I checked out had issues (valves ticking, timing chain guides making insane noise, valve rockers cracked).

3rd gen Pajero with a diesel is ideal. But these are very heavy trucks and have rear independent suspension. Lift options are lift spacers and slightly longer springs, not ideal for the off roading I want to do. This was also entering Land Cruiser Diesel money territory, which I would take over a Pajero any day.

VQ's are used in many of Nissans race cars, and hell, go to any drift event and you'll see 350z's / G35's bouncing off limiter all day.

Here are three trucks I'd consider. All under $5k :

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc...303715669.html

https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/ct...302970338.html

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc...304100864.html

04-09-2021, 11:20 AM	#32
TopsyCrett Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 894 Thanked 2,184 Times in 434 Posts Failed 64 Times in 16 Posts	Twitchy, I was talking about the earlier XL7's. The later year suzukis are nice I agree. I wanted earlier V6 Manual because body on frame: I was looking at 2nd gen Pajero Diesels, but they have head cracking issues because coolant passages are too big. Common issue, which I have seen in the flesh. 2nd gen montero (USDM market) have the Gas V6. No thanks. 3rd gen Montero (USDM Market again) have the same V6 but updated. Still no thanks. Every one I checked out had issues (valves ticking, timing chain guides making insane noise, valve rockers cracked). 3rd gen Pajero with a diesel is ideal. But these are very heavy trucks and have rear independent suspension. Lift options are lift spacers and slightly longer springs, not ideal for the off roading I want to do. This was also entering Land Cruiser Diesel money territory, which I would take over a Pajero any day. VQ's are used in many of Nissans race cars, and hell, go to any drift event and you'll see 350z's / G35's bouncing off limiter all day. Here are three trucks I'd consider. All under $5k : https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc...303715669.html https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/ct...302970338.html https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc...304100864.html __________________ Current Cars 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Palladium Silver[C207] 1993 Honda Accord Coupe LX Seattle Silver [CB7] 2000 Honda Civic SiR Vogue Silver Metallic [EM1] Scoots 01' Honda Dio 50cc [AF27] 01' Honda Dio 72cc Big Bore [AF27] 89' Honda Elite R 49cc [SE50] Last edited by TopsyCrett; 04-09-2021 at 11:56 AM.