I have an old NF Turbo Diesel shorty - Hasn't missed a beat in 400,000+ kays .
That said the body has rusted apart around the mechanicals . ( due to a leaking sunroof that I have never been able to get to seal )
I now use a Jeep Grand Cherokee for a 4Wd ( worst POS) I have ever owned - Should have bought another Pajero .
Too late now , I am stuck with the Jeep - Can't sell it ( I couldn't stick someone with it ) - Can't trust it to go bush unless I go with other vehicles .
No such issue with the Shorty . but sadly QLD transport has decided the shorty is past it's use by date .