Libertyandlivelihood Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Considering buying a 2010 L200 Warrior, 140k miles. What should I look out for when considering this please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Just got a 2013 L200, really impressed with the pulling power, rear diff lock great. Check service history and that the cambelt has been changed. Then enjoy yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 The price of diesel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Check for leaky steering rack, then just the normal things servicing cam belt etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Ask when the leave springs were last changed, they seem to go through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Spares - Mitsubishi have pulled out of Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Big problem can be the EGR valve see if there is any history of faults with it or if replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted December 20, 2022 Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 I have a 2004 that has done 180k fuel tank has a leak if I fill it up more than half Oil is leaking from the engine (but it does not lose much oil) rear bushes need replacing 4wd indicator is flashing when in 2wd (but it still goes into 4wd ok) Nasty knock from the front when on full lock in 4wd (I think drive shaft area approx) Reversing light has packed in but I have a rear spot I can turn on instead anyway It has high fuel consumption On the plus side it starts first time every time and carries everything I need it too on and off road with the same ride quality. It defrosts really quickly on cold mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMc Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 I have a 2013 Barbarian 174hp version. 33mpg on road tyres, 24mpg on Insa turbo mud terrains. As above, look for cambelt change, regular servicing (easy to drop the oil out, no jack needed). Just do a full service when you get it including gearbox, diffs and coolant & get the underside oiled/waxoyled. I replaced all shocks with terrafirma all terrain, 20% stiffer front springs, and rear leaf's with additional helper spring when they needed done and poly bushes all round, very little body roll on it now and carries a load well. Good luck with whatever you do buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 10 hours ago, 243deer said: I have a 2004 that has done 180k fuel tank has a leak if I fill it up more than half Oil is leaking from the engine (but it does not lose much oil) rear bushes need replacing 4wd indicator is flashing when in 2wd (but it still goes into 4wd ok) Nasty knock from the front when on full lock in 4wd (I think drive shaft area approx) Reversing light has packed in but I have a rear spot I can turn on instead anyway It has high fuel consumption On the plus side it starts first time every time and carries everything I need it too on and off road with the same ride quality. It defrosts really quickly on cold mornings. It’s a shed! Why did you let it get in such a state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 6 hours ago, London Best said: Why did you let it get in such a state? Life and finances have been a little tricky this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted December 21, 2022 Report Share Posted December 21, 2022 Milner Off Road will become your best friend if you own an L200, great for UJ's, bushes, suspension parts, bearings, front axles etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 I have a 2015 the same shape, drives well, plenty of power, and good on fuel for a pick up I think, regularly see 35-6 mpg and I’m running grabber at3 tyres. Maintenance and service history will be everything will those miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops_Hants Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 I appreciate this isn't all L200's, but I've had a couple of mates with them when the engine decides the crankshaft and conrods are no longer friends, has put me off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted January 26, 2023 Report Share Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Pops_Hants said: I appreciate this isn't all L200's, but I've had a couple of mates with them when the engine decides the crankshaft and conrods are no longer friends, has put me off them Some of the 2003/4 ish ones did have a few problems with head gaskets caused by faulty egr coolers and with crankshafts caused by the front pulley/ damper failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS Posted January 27, 2023 Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 I have a 2010 l200 and cant fault it - done about 140k now and has never put a foot wrong. Put bfg all terrains on 40,000 miles ago and it goes anywhere. Obviously depends what you're used to as it is a truck and drives as such. mpg not great but i didnt buy it to be economical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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