I need your help again, Pajero or Pathfinder

Submitted: Thursday, Jan 26, 2006 at 12:22
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G'day all
Sorry to be mainly a harvester of knowledge on this great site rather than contributor.
I sought advice 3 years ago prior to buying my gu3 nissan 3L auto. This car has served me very very well, exceeding all my expectations and zero problems. Being so happy with the car (and its only done 45,000k) I intended to renew my lease but due to the way the fbt and lease works I am now looking at new cars.
I like a versatile car, able to tow a 1.5 tonne boat or caravan on the occassional long trip and do the occassional bit of moderate 4wdriving, with a decent luggage area and good fuel economy. Also good weight on towball capacity.
1. First choice a new patrol, unfortunately I don't like the changes they have made and I don't like the current blue compared to my velvet blue, so have ruled out a new patrol. Also whole new patrol in 2006
2. Took a new Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel (drove a manual but I want auto) and was quite impressed, now seriously considering one. This is a whole new vehicle with good economy and 'should' hold its value quite well. All the specs look good. A bit boxy looking but not too bad. 3 tonne towing capacity.
3. Pajero 3.2L diesel auto. Highly rated, but I have never liked appearance that much and this model been around for years. I'm concerned about Mitsubishi's future, not just in Oz but worldwide and effect of a company collapse on vehicle resale. My mechanic tells me the scrub tyres badly and sink miserably when towing and he doesn't like the motor? The high ratings and my drive of one yesterday have put one of these as a possible.

As getting my boat around to the back of my house is an extremely tight operation my first to choice at the moment is
1. A New Pathfinder 2.5L (gee thats a small engine isn't it) auto. its a little smaller than both the patrol and pajero.
2. Keep my gu3, I may do this in the end if I am not sure about a change.
Any "unbiased" :-) and informed comments appreciated.
Cheers
Rod
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