Holden1989 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Well, i thought its about time we got something 'practical' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I'm liking that - a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Lovely! I want one I didn't know they were still making the L200 in the old shape past 05? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 I'm liking that - a lot! Thanks Lovely! I want one I didn't know they were still making the L200 in the old shape past 05? I think its one of the last ones, havnt seen a 57 plate old shape one, the new ones date back to the same year, but unfortunatly i refuse to pay insurance group 19 rates otherwise no doubt we would have got the newer shape Oh well, its awesome but very slow - on flat ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Looks bloody awesome that thing, nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks I think its one of the last ones, havnt seen a 57 plate old shape one, the new ones date back to the same year, but unfortunatly i refuse to pay insurance group 19 rates otherwise no doubt we would have got the newer shape Oh well, its awesome but very slow - on flat ground Nice truck. They are slow stock, much better once chipped, had my old one done at power engineering in uxbridge and setup on the dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Nice truck. They are slow stock, much better once chipped, had my old one done at power engineering in uxbridge and setup on the dyno. What kind of power did it bump it up to? had a look at one already and it bumps it up to 135bhp, was that the one you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 You could have bought a real truck 5.4 v8 Supercharged http://newport-imports.com/upload/new/147/fside.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 You could have bought a real truck 5.4 v8 Supercharged http://newport-imports.com/upload/new/147/fside.jpg we already have 3 VERY impractical cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 What kind of power did it bump it up to? had a look at one already and it bumps it up to 135bhp, was that the one you got? It was about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 There's nothing impractical about that. 450 bhp, 500 lb/ft torque - It's a FULL 5 seater, with legroom in the back for 3 grown adults, has a 1 ton carrying capacity, that won't see the bed sitting on the rear wheels, and can tow 3.5 tonnes easily... Oh, and it can do 20 mpg* As long as you stick to 55 mph on the motorway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vintage21275 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 that looks lovely perfect for this kind of weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Cor, nice! That's nothing if not rugged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I love the look of this one to replace my navara but it has to many miles for me. Looks awesome. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1333073.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 There's nothing impractical about that. 450 bhp, 500 lb/ft torque - It's a FULL 5 seater, with legroom in the back for 3 grown adults, has a 1 ton carrying capacity, that won't see the bed sitting on the rear wheels, and can tow 3.5 tonnes easily... Oh, and it can do 20 mpg* As long as you stick to 55 mph on the motorway! LOL, but you just cant park it anywhere Shame we dont get the US style parking spaces... but I spose you could always take up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I've been looking for another 4x4, maybe rodeo denver or navara but the prices have really climbed with the bad weather so I'll wait a bit longer. Stunning motor you have though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 We have been looking for one as well... but looking more at the land rover/range rover side of the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 We have been looking for one as well... but looking more at the land rover/range rover side of the market. Already have a landrover on the driveway and rangerovers suck at off roading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 LOL, but you just cant park it anywhere Shame we dont get the US style parking spaces... but I spose you could always take up 2 It's only the F150. They're not really that big. Virtually the same length as a medium wheelbase Transit van, and 8" narrower than a Transit, including mirrors... And you can park a Transit anywhere... Ask any Transit driver! Now this one, I agree with you... http://newport-imports.com/upload/new/103/fside.jpg Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your thread Kayla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 What kind of power did it bump it up to? had a look at one already and it bumps it up to 135bhp, was that the one you got? Get the proper Mitsubishi power upgrade, about 135bhp I think, the Ralliart one. It's a silver metal box with cables running from it and is plug and play, got mine off Ebay second hand for about £200. Just plugs in down by the passenger footwell. Makes my '55 Warrior so much more drivable, still fairly gutless but alot more bearable. This shape and with those sort of tyres on are great in the snow, been out in mine at every chance just messing around and it handles great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Out come all the closet 4x4ers lol. That car Jamie posted those pictures weren't taken anywhere near Basingstoke fo sho and I don't think you can buy them 38" tyres here in the UK, the 37" version has been discontinued definitely. How do you guys find the leaf springs on the back end of those? I've been told it makes them very uncomfortable at motorway speeds, I also be interested what the performance is like offroad. I imagine you'll cross axle very easily as leaf springs can't surely have as much travel as springs surely? I'm liking the tyres, they are sooo not cheap. It looks lifted as well which is no easy job on leafs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 That looks very nice, I have been looking at replacing the Picasso with either the navara or a l200. I have heard the navara suffers with poor engines though. Seems the l200 is the better of the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Wouldn't have said that one has been lifted, they have massive clearance from standard. It looks like it has the original 16" wheels, mine now has the 18" Animal ones and still got plenty of space to the arches. Leaf springs not a problem, very good ride even on motorways, sometimes 'hops' a bit when flooring out of a corner but great fun getting the back end out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Wouldn't have said that one has been lifted, they have massive clearance from standard. Brian is talking about the F250 that Jamie posted a link to earlier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Brian is talking about the F250 that Jamie posted a link to earlier... Oooooops Just ignore me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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