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TomPaj
Adios Amigos!
With my Paj DIDc reaching 7 years & 175000 km I was developing a petrol itch - Roelf and his fire-engine red Mivec had started it :D. Only problem (perennial problem) was cash shortage.

Shortly after the itch started, SWAMBO bought a new Suzuki SX4 and in the many visits to the Suzy dealers I ended up sitting in GVs. I quite liked them and remembered they had a nice petrol a few years back so did some googling.

Long story short, I swopped the Paj plus 40K for a 4 year and 120,000km younger Grand Vitara 3.2 V6 - thanks again Roelf.

A big thanks to all on the forum for advice and the odd GTG I was privileged to attend - especially enjoyed the Barberton bash in 2012.

Many fond memories of the Paj so this ain't goodbye but Au Revoir :lol:

Cheers
Tom
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CATS
Re: Adios Amigos!
Oi! Tom.

Not nice but I also have a soft spot for Suzuki's (and Subaru's) so will forgive you this one. :lol:

Enjoy and I hope that the Zook will give you as many pleasurable miles as the Pajero. Those V6's are pretty brutal in the slightly more compact GV body! I am sure the boy racer in you will rejoyce!

CATS
2009 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS (Gen4) - Casper (Starting to grow on me)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
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TomPaj
Re: Adios Amigos!
Thanks CATS - some vehicles you miss, some you don't - Forester, Impreza & now Pajero head up my "miss" list :cry:

I looked at the GV when I was on Forester number 2 - more out of interest then anything else but remember being quite impressed.

So when on the petrol trail I saw the GV had a ladder frame built into the monocoque and the low-range was of a similar ratio to the Paj I was interested.

Seeing the V6 has 165KW/284Nm in a 1.7 tonne vehicle and was quite cheap I thought what the hell - give it a whirl - if it doesn't work can always buy Roelf's passion wagon when he sells :lol:

Only thing is the GV's are low and plastic underneath - so have factored in a minor lift and steel undies - then I can come play with you big boys at one of your GTGs (if you'll have me) :D

First tank I got 10.2 l/100km - quite a bit of highway driving so won't get too excited yet but was expecting worse.

Cheers
Tom
RoelfleRoux
Re: Adios Amigos!
Well Tom,

I'm not sure that I sit too comfortable with the "thanks" for driving you away from Pajero :twisted:

Those GV are nice cars with a good reliability record. I'm sure you will enjoy it. I'm also sure you will wish you had a MIVEC everytime one crosses your path :D

Thanks for having taken the trouble to join us on the mountain and it was nice to get to know you.

Enjoy and don't disappear.

Roelf
TomPaj
Re: Adios Amigos!
Sorry Roelf - I meant "blame" in the nicest possible way :D

Thank you for the Barberton excursion - was a great day - I'll definitely keep in touch.

Cheers
Tom
RoelfleRoux
Re: Adios Amigos!
Hey Tom. Just checking if you still visiting us here on the forum
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4ePajero
Re: Adios Amigos!
Men!

He'll be back!

Happens to many, at that age:
  • Dyes the hair (that's left) black.
  • Opens the shirt's top three buttons.
  • Thick gold chain.
  • White Moccasins.
  • New sporty vehicle (called a "Meno-Porsche").
  • etc.
:D :D :D :D

The condition lasts a few months and in acute cases, a few years.

Then he's back "Sorry Liefie, is everything forgiven? I don't know what came over me! :( "

He'll be back!
You can't escape the grip a Mitsubishi has on you!
(I have been dreaming of a SWB Gen4 Di-D :D )
Gerhard Fourie
If you want to shoot somebody, make sure you aim at his head, not your own foot.
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TomPaj
Re: Adios Amigos!
Roelf - I check in multiple times a week :-)

Keeping a close eye on the "Tie in the dots" - if the dates are right I might beg for an "outsider" invite :lol:

4ePajero - you may be right - still sneak a glance at each Paj I pass on the roads :)

Cheers
Tom
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