This is a follow-up report to my previous one, done at 98000 Km. Since then I've totaled 170,000 Km - and still going. The only thing replaced since, was a steering tie rod (pitman) at 150,000 Km. Everything else works perfectly.
My fuel consumption has deteriorated a bit. I average only about 8.6 Km/liter now. The garage hasn't been able to locate the exact cause.
I've replaced the original Bridgestones at 140,000 with a better quality Bridgestone that has a more aggressive tread for off-road, but is not noisier than the previous set.
I enjoy this truck very much. It is a dependable daily driver that can be taken to the toughest off-road terrain.
When owning such a car, one must realize that it is not a passenger car, and therefore should not be judged by the same standards.
The first report I've written can be found under: Mitsubishi - pickup.
(I would suggest to the admin to unify these two categories since they refer to the same vehicle)
We have had an twin cab L200 for three years now and done 38000 miles with superb results good mileage, it has pulled caravans and trailers with no effort. it is easy to drive and economical on a long journey, the only bug bear is when we have passengers needing the back seat as this is not a family car.
I had L200 diesel and L200 fuel
L200 fuel is great car I loved it. Max speed 160 km/h good maneuvers capabilities. Simple and reliable. I had some problems during 5 years, changed: clutch, water pomp, cleaned stone from radiator, but the car worked really hard) (It fuel thirsty car)
The diesel L200 was much less pleasant to drive and had some problems with electrical system from the beginning.
Even the car look the same the diesel and fuel L200 are 2 different cars.
Hi I pick up my first ever L200 next week, march 05. I am very nervous as I don't know what to expect as it was my hubby who really wants it. (boys and their toys!!} Please let me know if we are doing the right thing, that's a plea to any female L200 drivers. Oh the reason we are getting one is to use for my husbands joinery business when the men have his van away from home, and we also have two boxers and I hate driving a normal car in the winter snow and ice.
I think you changing your tires to ones with "more agresive threads" might be the reason why you're getting less MPG. More agressive threads usually means more friction with air, and more friction causes a lower MPG.
Saeid.
Am just in the process of selling my L200 only because of the poor fuel consumption. I have really enjoyed the last two years of Warrior driving! Again, as a lady driver, it has been interesting to see the faces of co-drivers when they see a very diminutive "lady" driver. The compartment at the back was superb for my very smelly, hairy and spit riddled Italian Spinone, but averaging 20 mpg is too much of a price to pay. I will be sorry to see my Warrior go, but my husband's pocket won't!!
I bought an L200 in august 2006 on a 52 plate for £10.500, it felt comfy to drive. Excellent pulling power, but a bit thirsty. I wasn, t too bad if driven like a granddad.Brilliant in the snow.
When I filled the back with tools I found the back end a little bit high when reaching to grab boxes when they slid forward.
I bought my mitsi with 49000 miles on the clock. 8 months later I'm only up to 55000 miles and my cylinder head has cracked. (i haven't even hammered it).
I am about to receive a garage bill for about £1200
I'm devastated, I should have stuck with my £2k scudo.
Hey, it's me again.
I still own the truck! By now we've done 274000 KM together, and still going.
Fuel consumption? sad issue. 8.5 KM/liter.
Repairs? drivers door window motor replaced, complete exhaust, EGR valve, main pulley retaining screw broke. Not much more. The truck is indestructible.
Wear and tear? nothing. The interior is immaculate. All the knobs. buttons and gauges work.
The paint started to fade on the roof and hood, probably due to the harsh Israeli summer sun, and the tailgate got a small dent, so I had them repainted at the dealer. The paint job cost the same as replacing the original Mitsubishi logo stickers! Pirates!
Overall, my satisfaction remains high. I'm glad I bought the truck, and plan to keep it on.
I have had the L200 for about six months now. Very happy with its driving on and off road. The only issue is fuel consumption it could be a bit better.
I've just brought a 2006 (55 plate) L200 Trojan double cab, swapped from a Peugeot 307 estate and am expecting similar fuel consumption to what I had previously (about 34 miles to the gallon of diesel) Hope it does, it's great to drive, you sit high up, but feels very much like a car as opposed to the old land rover and discovery I also drive. Interior is very nice, but could improve on the plasticiness of the little niggly bits like the drawer under the passenger seat and sun visors.
Is anyone experiencing problems with squeaky belts and poor starting? My fuel consumption is good; around 31mpg combined, although not much better on a run.
I love my Animal, but I hate the dealer who sold it me. I am having problems with the green light; the one indicating the 2 or 4 wheel drive you are in, continually flashing on the dash board. Anybody got any ideas as I have no owners manual?
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