After about 3 years (& counting) with a 4.2L i6 Wrangler (YJ Series), I decided to get a full sized SUV. Four months went into the search, during which i constantly pestered my friends. On fine Saturday evening, two friends sent me details on a Pajero Gen 2 coming up for sale. I was about to take an afternoon nap on an otherwise lazy day. Well, The wifey had taken the car - so hopped on the bike and drove to Islamabad immediately (realizing much later that it was raining in Islamabad). Decided to take a short-cut & as all MY shortcuts go - ended up in a traffic jam on Rawal Road. Good thing that motorcycles can drive on footpaths. After zig-zagging through traffic and jumping on and off the pavements - i reached a friend's place who was about to leave for a dinner. Another friend popped in who had been the guiding force behind the vehicle hunt since the beginning.
As all happy love stories go - it was a love at first sight. The deal was concluded with the fine gentleman immediately and in a little while I was on my way back home driving the new ride.
This is my first ever Diesel powered vehicle - lets see how the experience goes! Suggestions on how to maintain it would be greatly appreciated. A sincere thank you note to the previous owners who have kept it in such a great condition for over 2 decades.