Vermincinerator Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 My shooting partner has a 54 plate L200 he baught 3 years ago with 50k miles on the clock we have been everywhere in it, including fording the river trent and it has taken all in its stride with out a hick up. I run a 2005 shogun sport which is also excellent because i am not keen on pick ups. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Ive had my l200 for over 2 years and i love it, i too done the crank pully but its a basic engine, easy to work on, other than that its been spot on. Put a set of all terrains on it and it has suprised me where it go will. In my opinion the l200 is the best looking pick up aswel. A ranger is a good buy, well worth looking at. And also the mmazda equivalent. Rodeos are alright, but wouldnt be my choice. Edited January 14, 2014 by BrowningDJC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just looked at them. What's the difference between the BT50 & the B2500? Just the newer updated version. B2500 are the same a Ranger's 2001-55. The BT50 is same as Ranger 06-59. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Elby Just my take on it, i have had 2 L200's, first was the old type on a 53 plate we purchased from new, no problems what so ever all good, we then changed it for an 07 Animal and hate the thing, the biggest thing to check for is Head Gasket and Head issues, ours went on the Animal just outside of the warranty period and i had a hell of a fight with Mitsi U.K....the thing is if you do a search its a known problem but Mitsi wont do a recall.......they have uprated Head gasket sets and Head bolts to replace them with...........This should be your biggest worry, this is all caused by boring out the pot liners trying to get as much power as possible from the 2.5 engine, problem is the wall thickness from the bore hole and edge is now greatley reduced causing the head gasket to fail......BIG COMMON PROBLEM. I have a SWB 3.2 Shogun and love it, but would never buy another L200, buy the Isuzu Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Elby Just my take on it, i have had 2 L200's, first was the old type on a 53 plate we purchased from new, no problems what so ever all good, we then changed it for an 07 Animal and hate the thing, the biggest thing to check for is Head Gasket and Head issues, ours went on the Animal just outside of the warranty period and i had a hell of a fight with Mitsi U.K....the thing is if you do a search its a known problem but Mitsi wont do a recall.......they have uprated Head gasket sets and Head bolts to replace them with...........This should be your biggest worry, this is all caused by boring out the pot liners trying to get as much power as possible from the 2.5 engine, problem is the wall thickness from the bore hole and edge is now greatley reduced causing the head gasket to fail......BIG COMMON PROBLEM. I was told by the Mitsi dealer it was the factory chip for improved BHP that created this issue. I suppose being cynical it makes the dealer network a few quid! I run the new L200 100k 5 yrs warranty inc. with the new engine, I used to sell Mitsi in the shogun boom of the early 90's - they make a good motor seen many high millage ones come in just fine. The bodies on the new ones are not great and the windscreen gets a deluge of water on it when you enter- even on road at quite slow speed, its scary! I have a SWB 3.2 Shogun and love it, but would never buy another L200, buy the Isuzu Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Kent I think the issue is that they are trying to squeeze too much from the 2.5 engine, why they have not used the 3.2's like in the Shoguns i have no idea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I was told by my father in law who is an ex mitsubishi technician that the head gasket failures were mainly on the animals with the ralli art chip fitted, the extra power and higher boost from the turbo when the engine was cold caused the head gaskets to go. He also told me that the DID engines are good units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 I was told by my father in law who is an ex mitsubishi technician that the head gasket failures were mainly on the animals with the ralli art chip fitted, the extra power and higher boost from the turbo when the engine was cold caused the head gaskets to go. He also told me that the DID engines are good units. exactly the story I got Hi Kent I think the issue is that they are trying to squeeze too much from the 2.5 engine, why they have not used the 3.2's like in the Shoguns i have no idea..... The Shogun ran very well indeed on a 2.5 previously on and off road, I think its often buyer lead (pandering to pre-conceptions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted January 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks again chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snippy Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 hi new l200 has issues head gasket wise , old l200 had issues with turbo over boost , they also had issues with gearboxes but they should have been sorted by now . I worked for mitsubishi for 10 years and gained master tech what do i drive a 2.8 shogun of 1995 vintage i can lock the drive system compleetly front rear and center diff (with extra switches added and pipework ) but i can use the super select (standard) and switch between 2 an 4 whilst on the move for my money its a propper 4x4 that can do the school run but they are getting old now but the newer ones aint the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've had 5 Delica's and love them, still have a stripped out one at the farm for the beaters wagon. Just need a pick up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Don't they run the same 4d56 engine as the older l200's? What you need to remember is there are a shed load about and you mostly hear the problem stories. There was a thread on the isuzu's fairly recently on the sd and that made interesting reading lots of engine and gearbox issues despite there not being that many of them about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I had a an old shape 56 plate l200 until recently when i put it on the roof, whoops Apart from the lack of handling ability on its roof it wasn't to bad mechanically wise, had the pulleys go but wasn't a major fix. And my mechanic could never access the jap computer systems with his diagnostic computer cost 100 quid to turn a b loody warning light off that had been on for years at the main dealership Biggest problem for me was the cab was very badly designed in the old shape, no room anywhere, if lads in the back had to move driving seat right forward, absolutely useless, even the front seats were akward to get into until u get the knack, surprising how many folk knock there head gettin in. New shape ones are far better cab wise and will easier hold 4 or even 5 men in relative comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I had a an old shape 56 plate l200 until recently when i put it on the roof, whoops Apart from the lack of handling ability on its roof it wasn't to bad mechanically wise, had the pulleys go but wasn't a major fix. And my mechanic could never access the jap computer systems with his diagnostic computer cost 100 quid to turn a b loody warning light off that had been on for years at the main dealership Biggest problem for me was the cab was very badly designed in the old shape, no room anywhere, if lads in the back had to move driving seat right forward, absolutely useless, even the front seats were akward to get into until u get the knack, surprising how many folk knock there head gettin in. New shape ones are far better cab wise and will easier hold 4 or even 5 men in relative comfort Heck my new one beats any vehicle I have owned in the back, take 3 x 6ft 20 stone blokes no issue and they actually get a higher raised view out over that of any in the front, great for spotting over the hedges and walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) I'm just waiting for a number plate transfer then I will be selling my 57 plate ranger. Few mods inc snorkle and winch bumper. It's almost pristine and only just rolled over 20k miles. The seat covers have only ever been removed to be cleaned so the seats haven't been sat on without covers. You will prob only find a cleaner example in a dealers showroom. I will be looking very close to £7k including vat if you are interested. Has both truck man top and a pull across roller back Edited January 23, 2014 by daz2202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks Daz but I wreck them. Refuse to pay more than a few grand for a motor now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I would cry if the next owner wrecked mine. It's polished weekly and undersealed yearly. Even polish and clean the engine bi monthly !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elby Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Best not let me have it then. I paid £20k for a 110 TD5 a couple of years back, a year later it was a skip. All my motors spend more time in the mud than on tarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Best not let me have it then. I paid £20k for a 110 TD5 a couple of years back, a year later it was a skip. All my motors spend more time in the mud than on tarmac That's what my old disco is for. Wife calls it the kennel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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