My trusty old LWB Mitsubishi Delica is coming to the end of its life and I'm looking at new cars so keen to hear what others are using. In a perfect world I'd replace my current delica with a newer delica as it ticks all the boxes: low range 4wd, 7 seats, PLENTY of room for WS gear, Paddle boards, camping gear, it's half comfortable and it's not too bad on diesel consumption. However, Delicas are imports and most of them are 20 yr+...

Which cars are others using that would tick the boxes above? Toyota Landcruisers, a workmate, pajeroes?

^ reckon, most Pimp'D notsosquishy

I think you will see that is not his Delica.....

I say Troopie mate. Big investment compared to the Delica but same space but tough, simple, 4WD.

Mercedes Sprinter - 4WD model ... plus some enhancements... really depends on whether you have too much money.

snow tracks: www.acftrack.com/mercedes-sprinter/
Swampers: www.4x4offroads.com/mercedes-benz-sprinter-44-inch.html

Or just get the base 4WD model on a super-LWB...

prob end up with a Pajero as they seem to fit (more or less) all my needs...

I wish my Delica looked like that.

Foghorn said..
Just Don't get one with a dpf

2010 NT onwards do not have a DPF, I have a NT and it's a great vehicle.

Diesel particulate filter. Google is your friend. The things you learn on seas breeze!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_particulate_filter

4WD, carry tons of gear and live in it now and then...... not gonna be a pretty car

What's the white one Kasper and how big is that luggage space? Looks the goods!

Kasper79 said..
It is an Eura mobil activa one 690 hb.
It got a great cargo space. On that trip we had 4 boards, one isup, 6 sails and masts, 4 booms and a foil. And still room to spare. And no need to climb on the roof. In my opinion the best RV for windsurfing you can drive on a normal lisence in the EU and belive you me, I did a lot of research. Sometimes we are just 2 adults, and the rest of time 2 adults and 4 kids.

I'm in love.. Finally found my ideal vehicle..I just need to win lotto..

Andrew Haigh's beast of a truck does it for me. Serious drool material. Andrew - will you share a few pics please so that we may graciously envy?

Hooksey said..
prob end up with a Pajero as they seem to fit (more or less) all my needs...

I wish my Delica looked like that.

Hey Hooksey, You can import the later model Delica D5's I picked up mine 18 months ago and bloody love it., 2.3L Turbo diesel has low range 4WD and diff lock. Unfortunately the local dealer who was part of the Eagers group here in Brissy are no longer doing Japanese imports but pretty sure there is a mob in Sydney that do. Cheers, Tim

Kasper79 said..
Got the brown one as primary surf car, it is a 4 motion. And the great white as secondary surfcar

Looks like the nose had to come off the Mistral

OceanPitch said..

Hooksey said..
prob end up with a Pajero as they seem to fit (more or less) all my needs...

I wish my Delica looked like that.

Hey Hooksey, You can import the later model Delica D5's I picked up mine 18 months ago and bloody love it., 2.3L Turbo diesel has low range 4WD and diff lock. Unfortunately the local dealer who was part of the Eagers group here in Brissy are no longer doing Japanese imports but pretty sure there is a mob in Sydney that do. Cheers, Tim

spare parts / repairs must be expensive?

Eckas, I'm glad you like my truck. I don't seem to have any pics of it with the windsurfing gear inside.
Here is a YouTube vid I shot when I first got it before I put windsurfing racks in.

tbwonder said..
Eckas, I'm glad you like my truck. I don't seem to have any pics of it with the windsurfing gear inside.
Here is a YouTube vid I shot when I first got it before I put windsurfing racks in.

Great setup! Good video..