BrowningDJC Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Looking at getting an l200 warrior, just looking for opinions from owners on here? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Looking at getting an l200 warrior, just looking for opinions from owners on here? Thanks. hi i have the 4life L200 can honestly say it hasnt let me down in the time ive had it.plenty of room in rear to get all your kit in etc.cant speak mechanically wise like i say never had a problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 My bro is thinking of selling his warior sport if intrested..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Looking at getting an l200 warrior, just looking for opinions from owners on here? Thanks. got a 10 year old trojan had it 5 years not cost me a penny till this year new exhaust new clutch new battery re con gear box 4 years free motoring would buy another Edited October 27, 2011 by trowel 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have the 4 life version, great and reliable motor, but up for sale if you are interested 03 plate 76000 9 months mot and 5 months tax, pm if intersted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one shot drop Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I got a 05 plate worrier had nothing but problems 1 engine rebuild cost 3000 1 cam belt want cost 1500 2starting motors 1 battery. 2 clutches 1head gasket and something to do with the prop i only had it 3 and half years spent more on it than i payed for it never by another i had the Nissan navara brilliant want the Toyota hilux next both are really good but hilux holds there money better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I am currently running a 56 plate animal - love it, great bit of kit, only had it 12/18 months but so far great mpg and reliability. for me its the best truck out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 great trucks dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris t Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I got a 05 plate worrier had nothing but problems 1 engine rebuild cost 3000 1 cam belt want cost 1500 2starting motors 1 battery. 2 clutches 1head gasket and something to do with the prop i only had it 3 and half years spent more on it than i payed for it never by another i had the Nissan navara brilliant want the Toyota hilux next both are really good but hilux holds there money better I've had/got a Nissan Navara for 4 years, great truck no issues. 6 speed box, probably the quickest trucks out there. 1st gear a little on the quick side for towing heavy (overloaded ) trailers. Would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I got a 05 plate worrier had nothing but problems 1 engine rebuild cost 3000 1 cam belt want cost 1500 2starting motors 1 battery. 2 clutches 1head gasket and something to do with the prop i only had it 3 and half years spent more on it than i payed for it never by another i had the Nissan navara brilliant want the Toyota hilux next both are really good but hilux holds there money better Hilux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 We had one as a company car for a rep, it had an engine rebuild and a gearbox change within 60,000 miles. I have a friend who owns a garage and he had done two engine rebuilds and a gearbox or transfer box change on the same truck within 5 years. Hilux or ranger would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moors Man Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 I ran an L200 for 10 years, 178,000 on the clock and didn't cause me and major problems other than wear ant tear, exhausts tyres etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 +2 Hilux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Love mine not cost me anything cant recommend it enough, think the 03 had some problems if i remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesw Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 you could buy mine 53 plate animal new engine at 65k new clutch new cambelt head rad air con rad steering brakes tyres etc..i could go on but it hurts to think about it its immaculate inside and out and now mechanicaly sound it also has full mitsubishi s.h but i really wish i had spent an extra few grand for a hilux! and just to add its turning circle is **** even when adjusted and its not much cop as a 4wd. sold a defender which i had before another BIG mistake as contrary to popular belief it didnt cost me a penny over four years ! oh yes i reckon if i got about ten grand for it i should break even! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsey Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I had one a 4Life model - I loved it but needed to have the lower cam pulley done as it was wobbling - it's quite a common fault on these. I joined the owners club and found a walkthrough of how to fix it tho. I sold it earlier this year due to a stupid insurance renewal cost. Supposedly the truck has subsequently cracked the head but that wasn't my fault! A guy I work with had an 03 animal that fried it's ECU - that was an expensive fix and apparently not unusual. Other than that it was just standard roll bar bushes and the like that needed changing. It was a great truck but lacked a little on storage room - but a set of roof bars soon sorted that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larp Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 i had a animal 2010 . i had it from new after 5months and only 5000 miles. the main bearing in engine let go .gone back to the defenders will NEVER buy mitsi again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) If it helps I have a 2002 animal and in the last 4 years mate and I have had to replace nearly every nut and bolt, 3 gear boxes, 2 axels, brakes all around and rear leaf springs every year the lists go on and on. I have spent that much money on it I could not sell it if I wantded to. I would love a hilux but well out of my price range. Edited November 1, 2011 by crossy 666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I cant quite work out how mitsubushi made such a muck up with this truck, the shogun has always been a good reliable motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 some live a hard life, I've had two now and would have another. Had a few issues with the first but it was a cheap one that was an ex SHB hire vehicle one so it had worked hard. The second was a one owner 5 year old one and in 20k I've only serviced it normally absolutely sound truck. They are very much buyer beware hard work will show on them but also if they do lots of motorway miles at 80-90 that can cause just as many problems. Simply they are so similar under the skin to the shogun that its not their manufacture its the life they lead. Use and abuse and things do go worong so best to buy with a decent history. At the moment they are half the price of the equivalent hilux so you can afford a fair bit to go wrong and anyone that thinks hilux's don't go wrong has been listening to the hype too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Going for an l200 as have had shoguns/pajeros in the family for years and they have been absolutely exceptional, so i also cant understand why there seems to be problems with the l200, i heard maybe its due to them switching thier production to different countries. Hilux would be nice but i cant justify the money for what you get compared to other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Look after it and it will be right ! You get people hammering them every were like the 3rd lane of the moterway and there not made for that ! Keep the oil changed regular and will last ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterzone2 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Add another Hilux to the recommendation list but try for a Mark 3 or 4 Many said they upgraded from them to the mark 5 on wards and regretted it big time had one who wanted my mark 4 back. Good truck but then I have been running a shogun and getting on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Look after it and it will be right ! You get people hammering them every were like the 3rd lane of the moterway and there not made for that ! Keep the oil changed regular and will last ! Yeah i love mine had no problems look after it and it will look after you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Are the L200's 2.5 because i get the impression from the pajero forum that the 2.5 is a bit looked down on and i think its the same engine/box etc. Spent a fortune on a surf and got rid of it. Can get unlucky with any make. Edited November 7, 2011 by hambone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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