LOCAL PAJERO vs SUBIC PAJERO (5 door)

**ronw123w124** · October 8th, 2008 01:02 PM

Go for the local Pajero, your safety is at stake here, pag sumablay yung conversion sa steering, yari ka!

**KCboy** · October 9th, 2008 08:38 AM

if your budget allows you to buy a local pajero, go ahead and buy it, local pajeros have better resale values and less headaches mainly from the conversion problem that is very common with subic pajeros.

**KCboy** · October 9th, 2008 08:47 AM

if your budget allows you to buy a local pajero, go ahead and buy it, local pajeros have better resale values and less headaches mainly from the conversion problem that is very common with subic pajeros.

**parakitoJDM** · October 9th, 2008 09:15 AM

guys, if everyone had the money to spring for the Local Pajero then they would have done so already. the reason for considering Subic Cars (incl. SUV's/ VAN's) is due to its affordable price....

now let's get give this guy more objective response....

thanks RION for confirming all Spare parts should be interchangeable.

now what does he have to look out for?

1. STEERING CONVERSION: i know there were/are some problems for some makes or type of vehicles... is Pajero immune to this or also part of the whole Subic conversion thing? if yes, then he'd better bring a good mechanic along to inspect if proper conversion had been done....
or just to perform additional repairs/fix after its purchased?

2. BRAKES CONVERSION: same as above....

3. A/C CONVERSION: most problems i've experienced in prev. cars are "mahinang buga ng hangin".... this is because after relocating the steering wheel, they would have to relocate the A/C Evaporator & Blower Fan to the other side. now normally they don't have proper parts and they just put a HOSE to send air to the vents and without proper fittings air leak is very common so u don't get enough air coming out the vents.

this is common problem for most Subics, so you would have to bring it to a reputable A/C shop that have some basic fabrication capabities.

4. WIPER : most Subic Pajero's i've seen are also converted to the other side. but i'm not sure if its still fully sealed? just check inside that it is so you won't get water dripping inside the cabin when u go for a car wash or when it rains outside.

5. ELECTRICAL: i think its common for all converted models, that there are too many dangling wires around (scary ones are around the engine bay). so you'd probably have to bring them to a good electrical shop, to rewire them properly to correct LENGTH, do proper Wire Forming ( so it doesn't get in the way of moving/rotating parts). then finally place it inside heat resisting plastice hose protectors.... also ask the electrician to SOLDER the wires together. not just cut / splice then connecting them twisting them together....

Others like accessories....alarm, stereo, tint, etc. u can do that anywhere without a problem.

**coiter** · October 9th, 2008 09:50 AM

same with the rest. better buy local if you can afford it. pero kung enthusiast ka naman and you have the knowledge, money, time and patience to fix up your unit, ok din naman ang suvic. minsan mas madaming features ang suvic like moonroof, etc.

**carlcosa** · October 23rd, 2008 06:36 PM

Hi Guys, well just new with Pajero. Pero yung nabili eh Subic yata na converted. Kick-up roof cya at bihira ako makakita ng katulad nya. Ok naman performance, wala naman problema. Tested cya biyahe going to Legaspi-Samar 12hrs kahit rough road malakas hatak.

*Pajero 1997 Model, 2500cc A/T Intercooler Turbo.

Medyo luma na ang dashboard at interior. San ba may magaling na gumawa nito? Paki send na po ang address and contact. Thanks

**gemikee** · November 1st, 2008 05:25 PM

Good day! mga brother na pajero owners (local or subic) ilang kilometers per 1 liter nyo? thanks and godbless!

**nikko m** · November 1st, 2008 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by carlcosa

Hi Guys, well just new with Pajero. Pero yung nabili eh Subic yata na converted. Kick-up roof cya at bihira ako makakita ng katulad nya. Ok naman performance, wala naman problema. Tested cya biyahe going to Legaspi-Samar 12hrs kahit rough road malakas hatak.

*Pajero 1997 Model, 2500cc A/T Intercooler Turbo.

Medyo luma na ang dashboard at interior. San ba may magaling na gumawa nito? Paki send na po ang address and contact. Thanks

there are already china made left hand dashboard available in the market,i think its around 25k,or look for orig left 2nd hand dashboards.

**carlcosa** · November 2nd, 2008 02:15 PM

Nikko M., Salamat pre'. Sa banawe ba marami or puwede order na lang nasa Legazpi City kc ako?

Sa palagy nyo guys, kung ibebenta ko ito, magkano kaya puwede price nito? Yung nde naman ako dehado. Balak ko kc magpalit ng Car, although maganda Pajero pero gusto ko ng bago na lang kahit ibang brand (Adventure or Crosswind).

**nikko m** · November 2nd, 2008 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by carlcosa

Nikko M., Salamat pre'. Sa banawe ba marami or puwede order na lang nasa Legazpi City kc ako?

Sa palagy nyo guys, kung ibebenta ko ito, magkano kaya puwede price nito? Yung nde naman ako dehado. Balak ko kc magpalit ng Car, although maganda Pajero pero gusto ko ng bago na lang kahit ibang brand (Adventure or Crosswind).

not so sure though,nakita ko lang sa ads ng car finder yun mga dashboards eh,ill check,maybe i can post the contact no. here,anyway,if you want to sell your car,baka pwede pa sa mga 420k since nasa prov. ka naman,dito sa manila mga 350k-400k ata bentahan ng converted pajero's with 4d56T engine.