dobbin66 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 What are 06 l200 animals like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I've got an 07 Shogun Sport - guess its much the same but more refined ? Only had it 3 months - so far so good, only thing I get caught out with is having to put it into 4 wd ! I'm used to land rovers that are permanent 4wd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I have had one from new and never really had any problems with it i fitted a ironman winch on the front just got to change the tyres now but havent got time at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chedge Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 My boss has got one, quite comfy and a good work horse, hard to get decent off road tyres for it its on big alloys like his is, but nice, no legroom in the back but does that matter as you wont be in the back :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Ok if you mean the first of the new shape they are a decent motor they have the newer engine than the shogun sport which is more economical, like everything lots depends what kind of life its had, a mate has had his for 3 years now loves it and the only issues have been the recall on the U bolts which was done for him under warranty. I'm on my second old shape and they have been good trucks for the use they get ideal on shoot days when its usually got 4 inside and as many dogs and beaters as will go in the back. The main plus point with the newer shape is they are higher geared so far more comfortable on the motorway. You'll get people recommending you buy a hilux instead but then you look and the equivalent ones are nearly twice the price which to me makes it a no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin66 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 The one I am looking at has full service history and 48.000miles on clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbrierley Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 the timeing belt will be due £500+ make sure they do it before you buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobbin66 Posted November 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 its also the raging bull model am looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 just be careful as my father had an 06 model animal (new shape) and the head gasket went 3 times from 60,000 to 72,000 miles on the clock and it is/was a common problem due to the cylinder head (apparently) go on to the l200 forum to find out more info first chief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinbox99 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 the head gasket went 3 times from 60,000 to 72,000 miles on the clock and it is/was a common problem !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 they would say that really when it sounds like a botched repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 It went back to Mitsubishi main dealer each time all under warranty, first time they rebuilt the top end second time short engine replacement inter cooler etc third time same again then he got rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 ive got a 06 l200 warrior and its great its been offroad loads........just check the animal has centre diff locks as one i road tested didnt and it had 17" wheels which you will find hard to get offroad tyres for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 ive got a 06 l200 warrior and its great its been offroad loads........just check the animal has centre diff locks as one i road tested didnt and it had 17" wheels which you will find hard to get offroad tyres for. My warrior is on 18's. You want to try sourcing decent tyres for that! Just ordered a set of GG AT's for it. Mine has traction control and difflock fitted. Drives very well, great on juice, handy offroad when fetching logs in. If we need to go to some areas of the farm where it's as rough as chuff and wet we use the little vitara due to not being fussed about damaging it. Only downside I find is there are no blanks on the dash anywhere to fit extra switches. It's a commercial vehicle and a lot end up having lights and other stuff on but you have to drill the dash to fit a switch. oh and road tax is cheap on the earlier Euro 4 engined new shape ones. £125 a year for mine. Insurance isn't the best on them mind so do check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Are the 4work and 4life the same as animal and warrior minus alloys and the internal gadgets? Leather seats ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 there bog standard models as far as im aware the warriors tend to have leathers and gadgets but raging bull and animal from what i gather are more tailered to road work. ie diff locks and wheels...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark@mbb Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I bought a trojan new and that has been a great hunting hound carrying vehicle i had all the bits put on it and had it chipped it has only done 30,000 miles since new just buying some tyres for it getting prices at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 The animal should have the ralliart upgrade fitted standard so they have plnety of poke, i drove on and loved it, should be able to get all terrain tyres easily enough for 17 inch alloys, BF Goodrich and General grabber both make them in this size. I will be replacing my older shape l200 with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larp Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 i had a 10 plate animal from new only done 5k and it went bang big style . only got a recon job will never by again . gone back to a defender . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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