Guys, kindly advise suggest regarding my situation.

To choose between the two:
1. Get a 97-98 Paj (2.5) and do some mods/upgrades with it.

2. Get a Paj FM and leave it unmodifed.

Salamat mga bro.

(I was actually looking for a GU series patrol, but then with sound advice from guys here in tsikot/4x4ph it led me to consider getting the reliable Paj)