The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

~*SiLvA MeRa*~ · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:39 am Post subject:

has anyone bought one of the new mitsu L200 Sportivo (triton) from diamond, they have the 2.5 turbo diesel, auto tranny, leather interior, power driver seat, all other power options and pwr sunroof 4x4 going for about $215,000.00 last i heard, i am considering looking into one of these but i want to hear some reviews...at least Diamond not bussin yuh throat like toyota for a damn auto tranny and the interior of the triton in my view mash up the toyota....wha alluh think??

mighty · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject:

well I test drove one and it real wuckin... the auto is not as sluggish as I would have expected, cus the pajero auto real lazy... the interior is very nice and its a real sunroof, not a sun visa, and the sound system rocking... Very Happy

i am waiting to test the mazda before i decide which to get... Mr. Green

wagon r · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject:

^ i'll save you the trouble and tell you take the triton/l200. however, if yuh going to be drving on the road 98% of the time, take the mazda......

....triton suspension is the toughest of all the 4x4.

~*SiLvA MeRa*~ · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject:

The Sportero are out of Japan(Triton out of Thailand) and has a pretty neat interior. It's more of a luxury pickup than a utility vehicle. I've noted the side indicators are orange and not clear like most newer vehicles. The only thing I don't is the rear bumper on the Sportero.

Haven't driven one yet but will soon, once my partner get his.

Toyota's global IMV project was supposed to reduce overall cost of vehicles. Apparently those price saving weren't passed down to us. It's hard to believe the price difference for the auto and manual with the Hilux It really doesn't justify the price.

Anyway real pickups have gearboxes *grin*

wagon r · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:14 am Post subject:

Val · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

My uncle just got one of those Tritons, it's really slow, but the ride quality is great (rides better than a Hilux is right). I don't know how strong it is, but I can tell you it has a very nice interior and is very well put together for the price. His is manual 4x4 though.

But personally I'd take the Mazda B2500 Turbo 4x4 over the Triton (or any other van) anyday. Better value for money.

mighty · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:51 pm Post subject:

Mazda BT50 coming this month my test drive book already Laughing

I am eager to see what it s offering...

Val · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:17 pm Post subject:

^^^ Supposed to be a very powerful diesel vehicle.

wagon r · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject:

well, yuh boy gorne to diamond motors to get some brake shoes and axel seals for the L2, walkin back to the office i bounce in the showroom to see the 3 of 5 remaining new L200s on the floor, a turbo auto 4x4 and 2 base models.

the run down is as follows, the turbo auto is the only model with the moon roof (of which i cussed... Mad

), there's the manual turbo and two trim levels of the base model, one has power windows and alloys, the other is pure base model.

the prices range from $150k for base to $190k for the "uprated" base. the turbos start @ $215 to i can't remember, but it doesn't cross $225 or $230k (but don't quote me on that).

any which way, mazda could kiss my arse (unless they drop a rotary in a 4x4), toyota could suck dog balls and nissan .........well they should just go into the manure hauling trade...... Laughing

yes i'm biased but say what.......allyuh know i on kiks eh....and btw, the turbo auto in the showroom belongs to dwayne bravo.....

sweeks · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: Pickup Prices

Fellas... I don't know for allyuh... but for that kind of money....I could build half of meh house....

Seriously... vehicle prices going through the ceiling man....compared to what other countries pay (e.g. the US) .... that ain't right.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject:

sweeks, everything going up hoss...

imagine all high-end pickups are like 1/4 mil now... when we paid like $170K~

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:01 am Post subject:

Greypatch · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

peeps the new ford is here in country...

should be on sale bu feb when the old stock sells out.

ah hear starting plice is 130ish K

equipped2ripp · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject:

yeah $130K is for the commercial ones... expect around $200K~ for the automatic 4x4 luxury grade ones (if they have it)

Greypatch · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:47 am Post subject:

them do...

anyone have pics ?

ah hear the back is like the hilux

sweeks · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:02 am Post subject:

Greypatch Here's the UK link. I guess we will all have different opinions.

http://www.ford.co.uk/ns7/ranger/-/-/-/-/-/-

Equipped2Ripp.... $200K almost sounding like a good deal now eh.... I still think all those pickups over priced especially since license tax is much much lower for a commercial vehicle.

For e.g. to license a 3.0 engine privately is approx~ $70k whereas to license it commercially is around $7K.

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject:

looking at the 2007 ranger, i glad it's not like the mitsu and toyota with the curved hood..

it shaped like the D40 frontier, more rugged looking Twisted Evil

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject:

Click for full-size.

this is the USDM frontier though, the japanese export model we'll get this year may have a few differences in the wheels, headlamps, roof racks, side steps and the front grill...