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Hi Everybody ,I'm really inspired by this site and really want to own a mitsubishi pajero but i have so little knowlege about them . if anybody has time to answer my questions it will be highly eprisiated . which engine is better 2.5 or 2.8 diesel, how is the fuel economy , what is a price range on pajeros 92-94. and what is an estimated insuarence cost per year to insure in bc. how expensive is the maitanence and parts in victoria.looking for long weel base.Thank you.

Only difference between 91 - 98 Pajero's is between the 2.5 (91-98) and the 2.8 (94-98).

2.8's have a 1.5" factory body lift to clear the higher positioned trans/tcase.

They also have more power compared to the 2.5 which an upside but the fuel economy is a bit lower.

Vehicle is the same inside/out.

Cost is a lot higher for the 2.8 as well.

Do you need more power than the 2.5 ?

If so, you're looking at $2-3,000 more for that.

Otherwise they are identical.

Parts availability is excellent for the whole truck aside from the engine.

92-98 Mitsubishi Montero (north American) equivalent

2.5 engine parts support is huge since this engine was used by ford/Chevrolet for their mid-sized trucks in the early to late 80's

2.8 engine parts supply is not as good as this engine was never offered in north America

I just bought my 92 J-Top about a month ago and really love the truck. It has the 2.5, which I too was concerned about, but there are way more parts for it, at least for now. Power seems fine to me, and once I get it back from it's tune up and injector clean i'm sure i'll be very happy. I paid $7600, and insurance was reasonable. I find my fuel economy to be pretty good, roughly 10K/L...till my foot gets heavy. I was considering a Jeep but really wanted diesel and the Pajero's fuel economy seemed much better.