kody Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 What would you go for out of the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 What would you go for out of the two I have had both, Toyota better motor, only trouble is the ground clearance on the Toyota is poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Lots of variables,budget,spec,age,and so on. Have you got two to look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjw4233 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Depends on the age, and what you are using it for. Second hand I'd say the Mitsubishi is better value for money you get more for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Around 7 grand mark double cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 toyota make more money on second hand market they are known for reliability most who aspire to pick ups desire one .should give you an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 If it is possible I think I would put Isuzu into the mix. Probably second after the Toyota in my opinion. Sorry if this only muddies the water. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Around 7 grand mark double cab Have a look at auto trader odds are the Mitsubishi will be 5 years younger or half the mileage of the equivalent Toyota. 7 k will get you a new shape l200 on an 08 or 09 plate and if you are lucky a decent 70k mile example. The toyotas around that budget will be ancient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I picked up my 2007 new shape l200 d/cab for 5k - theres plenty about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Toyota is the way to mgo everytime the D4D motors are fantastic and they drive better than the L200s which i always feel are very agricultural by comparisson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 It has to be Toyota I would think, from those two. Was perusing a brand new Isuzu crew cab pick up at Lowther last weekend, when a bloke overheard me say to mate that they were good trucks and so much better looking than the L200. 'Thus nowt wrang wi L200's lad' he said with a smile. 'Avad three'. 'If they're that good how come you're on your third, rather than still on your first?, says I with a smile. He looked back at me and put a finger up to the side of his nose, and with a conspiratorial wink said. 'Tax, lad. Tax.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 ^^^^^^ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 It has to be Toyota I would think, from those two. Was perusing a brand new Isuzu crew cab pick up at Lowther last weekend, when a bloke overheard me say to mate that they were good trucks and so much better looking than the L200. 'Thus nowt wrang wi L200's lad' he said with a smile. 'Avad three'. 'If they're that good how come you're on your third, rather than still on your first?, says I with a smile. He looked back at me and put a finger up to the side of his nose, and with a conspiratorial wink said. 'Tax, lad. Tax.' Currently looking to change our Defender. I wouldn't go near an L200... but my comment is on the Isuzu - my Rav4 was in an independent garage today for service & MOT. He has a very fresh looking Isuzu sitting in the forecourt so I started asking if it's new in/for sale. Reply was no... needs a few repairs. It's not even 3yr old and his words were "it's falling to bits underneath". I was set on buying one aswell! (he didn't know that). Ford Ranger it is now! Toyota HiLux are good (tow capacity rules it out for me though), but unless you buy new - your being ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I can only speak as I find. A local plant operator has had Isuzu pick ups, crew cabs for years. They don't have a soft life and he swears by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) I can only speak as I find. A local plant operator has had Isuzu pick ups, crew cabs for years. They don't have a soft life and he swears by them. I have no personal experience to draw on but I have been impressed by the number of Isuzus in the remoter parts of the highlands where they must have a very hard life. Round here, L200s have a poor image problem in my opinion because of the number you see loaded down with bling Regarding the tax thing, anybody who buys a new vehicle to save tax needs to change his accountant or buy a calculator. Edited August 19, 2016 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumber Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Very happy with my l200, new shape. We have Toyotas at work, very good trucks. But it depends on what you want from it. If it's to be a all round family / work / shooting vehicle then I'd say Mitsubishi more room in cab and I get a better driving position. The gearbox and super select 4wd is excellent, very smooth. If it's a work / shooting vehicle then I'd go for Toyota. Better at towing than mine, more bhp I suppose. Got the euro 4 or 5 engine in it, can't remember which one, but at £140 road tax a year it's a big saving on the new engines. Toyota is solidly built with a very good pedigree. Bodywork seems tougher and able to withstand knocks better. Mine will pull a trailer full of sheep no problem but the Toyota seems to have the edge with a firmer feel and better response. If I was in the market for a new truck would I seriously look around? Definitely. With all the manufacturers upping their game and taking the pickup market seriously and not considering it redneck there's a lot of specs to choose from and some very good cheaper alternatives. Would I change my l200? No. With a decent set of tyres and what I've said above it suits me fine. It's a all-rounder and it does it very well. You pays your money you takes your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 When it comes to 4x4's esp 2nd hand it really is more important to pick the right motor rather than the right make. 1 thats had an easier life, no tow bar got vat paid etc will usually be a better buy than an abused better make. U can speak o 10 different folk and theyll tell u 10 different things, most have some niggling/major problems of some sort. Just like most things guns, cars tractors 1 person will love 1 kind while his mate hates his and both using it for same thing. L200's are generally cheap as so common but probably haven't got the build quality of others, i've had 2 with no real problems (yet) but ur getting a far newer motor with less miles than a 'better' brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Depends what you want it for . The l200 will beat the Toyota for power and off road ability . The Toyota will be better on the motorway . I have a new l200 and it is proberbly the best all round truck I have had . And I have had them all . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 They reckon the new l200 is a class leader in loads of different areas, althou it is also quite a lot dearer than it was. A mate of mine sells them and bought as many of the old stock as he could, he knows the while new ones are better farmers etc don't really care and would rather have a cheaper version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Regarding the tax thing, anybody who buys a new vehicle to save tax needs to change his accountant or buy a calculator. I wouldn't know, never having been in that situation, but I do know plenty of people who have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 https://www.businesscarmanager.co.uk/tax-what-is-company-double-cab-pick-up-tax/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Toyota over Mitsubishi. The l200 has problem with the front lower crank pulley disintegrating. Toyota D4D is a very good engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) Toyota over Mitsubishi. The l200 has problem with the front lower crank pulley disintegrating. Toyota D4D is a very good engine. Which is a harmonic balancing pulley and a 150 fix and seems to be on pre 2006 models For 7k the Toyota or Isuzu people are suggesting would be a dog Edited August 24, 2016 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted August 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks all that's narrowed it down either Isuzu or toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 You can pick up a HL2 for £5500+ with under 120k on the clock around a 08/9 plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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