Guys,

Would really appreciate if anyone can tell me why a used pajero is cheaper than a prado/harrier/Kluger off Japan.

The Pajero Exceed really looks nice and its suprising that even the kluger is able to command a better price internationally (Based on Japanese sites).

The fuel consumptions stats show no real difference etc.

Why is this the case, whats wrong with Pajero?

Whats so good about Toyota's

RELIABILITY.

Have to agree coz e.g. a Pajero IO parts are bit higher on cost @ your roko spare part supplier compared to a similar toyota brand parts.

I think that's just a perception. If I bought a Corolla today from Japan at 800k and sell after 3yrs at 500k, it will have depreciated by about 37.5 %. If I had bought a Sunny at 550k and sell for 350k after 3yrs, it would have depreciated by 36%. In other words, a sunny has an 'actual' better resale value than corolla (when you consider the original purchase price). And for the 2 cars spares are readily available. The scenario should be the same for the Prado and Pajero.

I think it all boils down to Kenyans peculiar habits - just like sticking with Safaricom that charges 3 times what the competition does.

Yes, Pajero turbos do fail quite frequently, and can be expensive to repair (circa ksh400k repair bill), but if you take care of the car with regular services and a turbo timer, then the turbo will not fail. The Pajero is more reliable than a Prado imo.