L200
03 March 2008, 10:06 PM
#31
Yes the 4D56 is still used,as i said earlier,the basic engine design is early 1980's..
Its ridiculous that it still in the L200,even though its been updated.
The L200 should at least have had the 4M40 fitted,that is a very reliable unit..
Dont get me wrong here fella's..Im a big big fan of Mitzys in all there forms..But the truth has to be known.
Its ridiculous that it still in the L200,even though its been updated.
The L200 should at least have had the 4M40 fitted,that is a very reliable unit..
Dont get me wrong here fella's..Im a big big fan of Mitzys in all there forms..But the truth has to be known.
04 March 2008, 06:00 PM
#33
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Poole - in an Isuzu D-Max LE (Prodrive Version) Gamer Tag "Coin Slot"
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
On the L200 Club there are 3000 plus members, mostly with the old shape trucks, and only a handful have had problems with the engines.
I still think the Isuzu is better though.
05 March 2008, 07:10 PM
#38
is there an online price guide to pick ups as the VX glasses guide doesn't list any 
i've seen a couple of 53 and 04 plate L200 warriors for £7995 - is this the going rate (ave mileage)?
i've seen a couple of 53 and 04 plate L200 warriors for £7995 - is this the going rate (ave mileage)?
05 March 2008, 08:23 PM
#39
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: ....
Posts: 6,621
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That price seems about right although you may get stung for VAT on top as they're commercial vehicles.
As for price guides, again as they're commercials there probably isn't an 'official' guide.
You'll just have to compare a few against each other.
Also, some insurance companies won't cover them because they're commercials...blah, blah, blah....
HTH.
As for price guides, again as they're commercials there probably isn't an 'official' guide.
You'll just have to compare a few against each other.
Also, some insurance companies won't cover them because they're commercials...blah, blah, blah....
HTH.
10 March 2008, 01:26 AM
#42
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,108
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A Plan does mine for £450 FC. That includes all accidents and points declared. 
Company policy - restricted to myself and dad - not the usual over 25years and anyone's covered thing unfortunately. That was nearly £700!
Company policy - restricted to myself and dad - not the usual over 25years and anyone's covered thing unfortunately. That was nearly £700!
23 March 2008, 03:39 AM
#53
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: beauly/crieff
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hi if your still looking for one weve got ours for sale,just got a isuzu new denver max le,all the toys under the sun!
our l200s an 04 53 plate with 58,000 miles in silver with all the options bar leather, inc the official power upgrade give us a pm if your interested
our l200s an 04 53 plate with 58,000 miles in silver with all the options bar leather, inc the official power upgrade give us a pm if your interested
23 March 2008, 06:30 AM
#54
I looked at these long and hard last summer and ruled that the Navarro is far better.
The new shape L200 is not as rugged looking as the original. The servicing interval were (from memory) to close and the economy and performance were woeful compared to its nissan rival.
I also noticed in my scientific survey that the drivers of these vehicles are even stumpier, fatter, older and balder than impreza drivers and wearing a dayglo jacket when driving an L200 is mandatory!
The new shape L200 is not as rugged looking as the original. The servicing interval were (from memory) to close and the economy and performance were woeful compared to its nissan rival.
I also noticed in my scientific survey that the drivers of these vehicles are even stumpier, fatter, older and balder than impreza drivers and wearing a dayglo jacket when driving an L200 is mandatory!
round ours L200 are driven by young lads, it seems to be the new " in " vehicle
19 May 2010, 04:48 PM
#55
Scooby Newbie
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
L200
Great to look at, brilliant to drive. That just sums it all up. The engines are weak, they tend to go. never go a used unit, it will only fail on you.
The garage where i work at supply & fit recon units with a year's warranty for £2k with free recovery to their premises. Recon units are directly from japan as they are better built over there than here.
On average they take 2 day to fit, then addional 12 hours letting the engine settle in.
Im not into mechanics, i just do the IT side to the business. I honestly feel for all people paying over £2k for just the engine. The other poster was right, the Nissan Nevara's are the same. Engine problems but they are very expensive. Stick to Nissan Micra's i say! lol
The garage where i work at supply & fit recon units with a year's warranty for £2k with free recovery to their premises. Recon units are directly from japan as they are better built over there than here.
On average they take 2 day to fit, then addional 12 hours letting the engine settle in.
Im not into mechanics, i just do the IT side to the business. I honestly feel for all people paying over £2k for just the engine. The other poster was right, the Nissan Nevara's are the same. Engine problems but they are very expensive. Stick to Nissan Micra's i say! lol
19 May 2010, 10:28 PM
#56
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you want a workhorse rather than a bling L200/Navara then get yourself a Ford Ranger. They tow better than the others ( particularly the hilux which is limited to 2200kg) and are better value and are made for work, not posing.
If you just want a waste of space double cab for family use then the L200/Navara will be fine but if you actually want a workhorse/load carrier then The ford Ranger is well up to the job( single cab in particular).
They tend to be much better value as the posers who just want a gay double cabL200/navara pay through the nose for these as there more interested in chrome and bling alloys than
heavy duty use. Thats fine if thats your thing but for hard core use the rangers tougher and better value- this is speaking from personal experience over the last few years.
If you just want a waste of space double cab for family use then the L200/Navara will be fine but if you actually want a workhorse/load carrier then The ford Ranger is well up to the job( single cab in particular).
They tend to be much better value as the posers who just want a gay double cabL200/navara pay through the nose for these as there more interested in chrome and bling alloys than
heavy duty use. Thats fine if thats your thing but for hard core use the rangers tougher and better value- this is speaking from personal experience over the last few years.
20 May 2010, 04:16 PM
#57
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 2,551
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you want a workhorse rather than a bling L200/Navara then get yourself a Ford Ranger. They tow better than the others ( particularly the hilux which is limited to 2200kg) and are better value and are made for work, not posing.
If you just want a waste of space double cab for family use then the L200/Navara will be fine but if you actually want a workhorse/load carrier then The ford Ranger is well up to the job( single cab in particular).
They tend to be much better value as the posers who just want a gay double cabL200/navara pay through the nose for these as there more interested in chrome and bling alloys than
heavy duty use. Thats fine if thats your thing but for hard core use the rangers tougher and better value- this is speaking from personal experience over the last few years.
If you just want a waste of space double cab for family use then the L200/Navara will be fine but if you actually want a workhorse/load carrier then The ford Ranger is well up to the job( single cab in particular).
They tend to be much better value as the posers who just want a gay double cabL200/navara pay through the nose for these as there more interested in chrome and bling alloys than
heavy duty use. Thats fine if thats your thing but for hard core use the rangers tougher and better value- this is speaking from personal experience over the last few years.
20 May 2010, 07:03 PM
#58
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Poole - in an Isuzu D-Max LE (Prodrive Version) Gamer Tag "Coin Slot"
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That's what makes a pickup so versatile, work during the day and family stuff in the evening and at weekends, why run two cars when a pickup can do both jobs?
You sound bitter and twisted that you're stuck in a gay 2wd 2 door pickup.
23 May 2010, 09:14 PM
#59
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 634
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gay double cab, hmm yeah, has it ever occured to you that the extra seats in the double cab are for kids? or dogs? or friends?
That's what makes a pickup so versatile, work during the day and family stuff in the evening and at weekends, why run two cars when a pickup can do both jobs?
You sound bitter and twisted that you're stuck in a gay 2wd 2 door pickup.
That's what makes a pickup so versatile, work during the day and family stuff in the evening and at weekends, why run two cars when a pickup can do both jobs?
You sound bitter and twisted that you're stuck in a gay 2wd 2 door pickup.
Yes, it is 2door-a double cab would be no use to me (need full load length) and they look too "lifestyle", like chelsea tractors, that never go off road.Sounds right up your street, though, you fanny flap
24 May 2010, 10:34 PM
#60
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Poole - in an Isuzu D-Max LE (Prodrive Version) Gamer Tag "Coin Slot"
Posts: 1,485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yup, mine never goes off road, I polish it every weekend and I only brought it because it looks nice.
Your 'insults' make you appear like some kind of child, well done.
Your 'insults' make you appear like some kind of child, well done.