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Created by Hooksey Hooksey  > 9 months ago, 31 May 2018
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Hooksey
Hooksey

Hooksey

WA

558 posts

31 May 2018 8:37am
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?


JustinL
JustinL

JustinL

NSW

468 posts

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31 May 2018 11:32am
that car is cool, perfect beach car keep it
HotBodMon
HotBodMon

HotBodMon

NSW

612 posts

31 May 2018 12:36pm
^ reckon, most Pimp'D notsosquishy
olskool
olskool

olskool

QLD

2459 posts

31 May 2018 1:33pm
Hooksey, thats the maddest lookin Delica around!! Howd it go with those treads? Im looking for something similar. Ive got 100series V8 LC. Good to throw all the gear in. Nice to drive. But it sure sucks down some petrol. Ive had a 1hz Troopy before. Had all my Sparky tools under a false floor, bed, fridge etc. Big ally roofrack to carry whatever on top. (RBs tinny, canoe.) Probably get another one n make a similar setup.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

31 May 2018 1:54pm
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.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

31 May 2018 5:34pm
BTW how buggered is your Deli?

Can I have it :)
mathew
mathew

mathew

QLD

2142 posts

1 Jun 2018 10:55am
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...
Bertie
Bertie

Bertie

NSW

1351 posts

1 Jun 2018 12:33pm
Iveco Daily 4x4 FTW!!!
www.busnews.com.au/


Hooksey
Hooksey

Hooksey

WA

558 posts

5 Jun 2018 2:54pm
prob end up with a Pajero as they seem to fit (more or less) all my needs...

I wish my Delica looked like that.
Rango
Rango

Rango

WA

831 posts

5 Jun 2018 5:56pm
Just Don't get one with a dpf
djl070
djl070

djl070

WA

290 posts

6 Jun 2018 8:02am
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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.
sailquik
sailquik

sailquik

VIC

6166 posts

6 Jun 2018 10:44am
What is DPF?
Ian K
Ian K

Ian K

WA

4164 posts

6 Jun 2018 8:45am
Diesel particulate filter. Google is your friend. The things you learn on seas breeze!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_particulate_filter
forceten
forceten

forceten

1312 posts

6 Jun 2018 10:05am
What's with these vechiles that look like rejects from a Mad Max movie ?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA

23526 posts

7 Jun 2018 1:09am
4WD, carry tons of gear and live in it now and then...... not gonna be a pretty car
Kasper79
Kasper79

Kasper79

125 posts

7 Jun 2018 3:10am
Got the brown one as primary surf car, it is a 4 motion. And the great white as secondary surfcar




Dean 424
Dean 424

Dean 424

NSW

440 posts

7 Jun 2018 9:05am
What's the white one Kasper and how big is that luggage space? Looks the goods!
Kasper79
Kasper79

Kasper79

125 posts

8 Jun 2018 3:54am
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.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

8 Jun 2018 10:35am
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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..
Dean 424
Dean 424

Dean 424

NSW

440 posts

8 Jun 2018 9:25pm
Cool thanks for the update Kasper. Was dreaming a while ago looking at these vehicles but none seem to have a decent cargo space!
eckas
eckas

eckas

NSW

323 posts

9 Jun 2018 8:03am
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?
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

9 Jun 2018 1:31pm
it's not the greatest pic- Andrew will have better..




OceanPitch
OceanPitch

OceanPitch

QLD

238 posts

12 Jun 2018 12:29pm
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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




Mobydisc
Mobydisc

Mobydisc

NSW

9029 posts

12 Jun 2018 2:43pm
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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





It doesn't look long enough for windsurfing. I had an S1 Delica and it had a cargo length of around 2.2m behind the back seats. So stuff like boards and masts had to go down the middle or diagonally.
Shifu
Shifu

Shifu

QLD

1994 posts

12 Jun 2018 2:52pm
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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
Kasper79
Kasper79

Kasper79

125 posts

14 Jun 2018 4:28am
Yeah. It`s the new Mistral explosion stubby concept, might be on the market in 2019??????

Just packed for the Nordic Championship. Everything fits in cargo room. Will post a picture tomorrow
Hooksey
Hooksey

Hooksey

WA

558 posts

15 Jun 2018 5:14am
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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?
DARTH
DARTH

DARTH

WA

3028 posts

15 Jun 2018 2:11pm
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Hooksey said..

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?


Getting very hard to get now and Mitsi dont support them.
tbwonder
tbwonder

tbwonder

NSW

735 posts

19 Jun 2018 4:00pm
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.
Kasper79
Kasper79

Kasper79

125 posts

21 Jun 2018 3:49am
As promised some pictures of the cargo space and one of me flying across the finishline at the Nordic Championship








sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

21 Jun 2018 9:05am
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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..
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