shannon Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 i have the chance of getting 2004 L200 warrior, i know naff all about 4 x 4s. so i am after advise on any issues this make and model may have, so i don't get ripped off. chap is asking £4500. info i have is 2477cc turbo diesel, 5 seater, manual. got 8 months mot, tax runs out next month 99 thou on clock, chap is 3rd owner, selling due to his mrs moaning, he has had it 12months. he used it to tow is hot rod about, its on limited mileage with insurance, he says he hardly uses it. also any advise on insurance my present company are classing it as a pick up therefore commercial and they don't do commercials. so can anyone recommend insurance company and if i should insure commercial or normal ( car ) regards geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannon Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I had warrior L200 2.8 Imported. I got the insurance with Autonet Insurance (brokers), 0800 3777266, this one was dificult as it is an import. Reasonable premiums too. You might try NFU on 01284 701144 - Alex is his name. Price about right for age and model. Mine was written off so had to replace. You must do an HPI check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley c Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I know off two l200 one is 100 k on the clocks 2004 the most looked after l200 I've seen by my mate who has car OCD lol drove it like you grandad no more than 65mph not revving it past 2500 rpm owned it for two years now in the first six months the turbo was sticking and going in to limp home mode with over boost faults fitted a new turbo. All going ok 5months later big hole in the engine block Conrod Brock the rest off the time sat in his yard with him calling it a pease of **** lol the other l200 is solid well serviced tows 7m power boats every where in and out off sea water most days driven flat out every day by a x tank commander only fault is it judders heavy in therd gear when accelerating and no one can find out why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangerstox10 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 ive got an l200 warrior 2.5 td on a 05 plate with 53000 on the clock never missed a beat cant fault it!! pulls like a train great off road only down side is the steering lock ( some 3 point turns may take 5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 ive got an l200 warrior 2.5 td on a 05 plate with 53000 on the clock never missed a beat cant fault it!! pulls like a train great off road only down side is the steering lock ( some 3 point turns may take 5) There's a simple fix to make the turning lock better. Loads of info available of how to do it online. L200.org forum has it but if you don't want to sign up there just do a google search. Makes the turning circle far better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 You can adjust the steering locks go to www.l200forum.com better than the other forum & free :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I bought one of the last old shape and only use it to go hunting we can put the hounds in it when the are a long way off but i have to say it has been a great tool it has had a few minor adjustment and still onl has 30k on the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkhawk67 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I had a 51 plate l200 animal. Absolutely loved it but the head went twice in 13 months so it had to go but I still miss it. Strange that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) I may have been unlucky but all the ones I've driven have been soft wobbling, wallowing cack! They just seem to self destruct! A friend had one for 4 years and was telling me the repair costs over that period were around the 11k mark!!!! Landrovers aren't bombproof but I've never spent anywhere near that! Regards, Gixer Edited August 18, 2012 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'm going to be putting my new old shape l200 against my range rover for the next few months to see which one gets it's place in my garage.. Had rangerover for a year now, only had issues with the airbags. Currently, the l200 is at my mates getting offroad prep'd.. 33" tyres, 3" body lift, 3"sus lift, flipping the ball joints and new shocks. Will be going against my road going 4.6 v8 with road 22" wheels simply to save some money! 14mpg vs 28mpg is a no brainier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 you won't get 28 out of the mitsu when you've wrecked it with those mods, fine off road but you'll have wrecked it for any normal driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 you won't get 28 out of the mitsu when you've wrecked it with those mods, fine off road but you'll have wrecked it for any normal driving. +1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houlsby Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Anythings better than 14mpg. It's purely an offroader so on road drivings always compromised. Why do you think it's been ruined? I can go and play I. The mud now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 engines are pretty bombproof if we are talking about the older shape l200s. check that timing belt,tensioners etc have been done. Sorry, but no there not Buy a Hilux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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