Yeah, the Delicas are available under £2k, and better than any poncy 4x4 estate

In the recent snow in sheffield, I was out and un-sticking people and generally going up the steepest, snowiest hills I could find to avoid the traffic.

They have a proper 4x4 system, selectable 2wd (that drives the rear wheels) low range and diff lock.

They have strange names like Jasper, Chamonix, Exceed etc, but that is just trim level.

The Royal Exceed is the top of the range, but as they are all imported, the spec is very different.
Easy to have an extra 2" ground clearance if you want to add bigger tyres.

L300 :



Better off road, slightly more reliable. Butt Ugly.

L400:


Not quite so good off road, very spacious, slightly less reliable.
Biggest problem is the fuel pump seal.  A very costly job.



L400 is available in LWB and SWB.
Easiest way to tell, the rear side windows are the same size as the middle ones, and you can lay the seats down flat without taking the headrests off.  All seats lay flat, making a bed.

I think the L300 looks better, would love a go in of them off road.

L300s in action

Weekend Ride 1
Weekend Ride 2
Weekend Ride 3
Amfibious

Mark, would a Jag really be better than a Pajero for example?


lol, those big Delicas look class!! I cant seem to find many to be honest though, they dont seem too common.

I think the L300 looks better too.

They arent very common, as they are an import.

Heres a couple of L300s under £2k
http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1032056496/39f18b73.html
http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1031992229/7220227a.html

Sweet, thanks for them links! Not seen that site before!!

I wouldnt like to have to turn a corner at over 30 mph in one of those vans

I used to all the time in my L400.  Have you not seen A-Team?

Bouncy powerslides ftw!

Hilux Surf is another option.

Might be abit unfashionable but its pretty capable and cheap.

Ssangyong / Deawoo Musso!

You can pick up an old Diesel Frontera for under £1k.  For £2k youll get a nicer one with the more modern engine, suspension and interior.

Cheers for the suggestions again!!

I hate the Fronteras to be honest, not sure why though.

Found a mint Pajero today, but it had already sold

the diesel engine in the frontera is SPECTACULARLY bad

Quote from: Markthe diesel engine in the frontera is SPECTACULARLY bad

not really, could be worse, and the 2.3 seems to go on forever, even if it is a little agricultural (Isuzu did a good one there).  The 2.2 on the later models is a bit of a pain, but at least it isnt short service intervals like the earlier ones.  Though on the flip side, they dont drink fuel like the 2.8 did.