I am looking to buy a 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero Active diesel with 100,000 km at trade-in price, and I will be keeping it for at least five years. Is the Pajero a good, safe car, comfortable car for a family of four, or do I have other options around the $22,000 range?
The Pajero ticks most of the boxes for a big four-wheel drive wagon. It's well built and reliable, and the diesel is economical. As for family use it is a big, heavy four-wheel drive and would be overkill for a family that doesn't plan on towing or going off-road. Look for signs of bush use and walk away if you see any damage to the body or underbody that might have been the result of driving off-road.