We bought our Mitsubishi Delica from Enterprise Cars in Newton Le Willows more than two years ago and have not had any major problems with it at all. When considering buying one of these imports it is always best to find yourself a reputable dealer where you can go for expert help and advice ... Read review
Advantages: Space, space and yet more space Disadvantages: Fuel consumption
We bought our Mitsubishi Delica from Enterprise Cars in Newton Le Willows more than two years ago and have not had any major problems with it at all. When considering buying one of these imports it is always best to find yourself a reputable dealer where you can go for expert help and advice - which we did and we wouldn't buy from anyone else.......not advertising....fact!
I am actually disabled and find getting into and out of cars ... ...The Delica is perfect for me as I can slide into and out of the passenger and drivers seats without having to bend down or try to stand from a low seat. It is also absolutely invaluable for transporting large items. In the past we have always had to arrange deliveries for large purchases because they would never fit into the car - no more problems now! the two rows of rear seats will all fold away flat leaving a huge space in the back for loading. ... more
We bought our Mitsubishi Delica from Enterprise Cars in Newton Le Willows more than two years ago and have not had any major problems with it at all. When considering buying one of these imports it is always best to find yourself a reputable dealer where you can go for expert help and advice - which we did and we wouldn't buy from anyone else.......not advertising....fact!
I am actually disabled and find getting into and out of cars very difficult as they are so low to the ground. The Delica is perfect for me as I can slide into and out of the passenger and drivers seats without having to bend down or try to stand from a low seat. It is also absolutely invaluable for transporting large items. In the past we have always had to arrange deliveries for large purchases because they would never fit into the car - no more problems now! the two rows of rear seats will all fold away flat leaving a huge space in the back for loading. To give you some idea, we bought a flat pack Keter garden shed last year that measured 8' x 6' and we managed to fit the entire thing into the back of the Delica, thus saving ourselves £15 on delivery charges.
The actual ride in the Delica is very comfortable indeed. We would recommend however, that you consider going for the later L400 model rather than the earlier L300 because the ride is much better. Whereas the L400 is built like an MPV, the L300 feels much more like a converted van because the engine is under the front seats and you sit over the front wheels which can make for a very bumpy ride!
As mentioned before, the seats in the Delica can be folded away or the rear seats can be set in a number of different arrangements. The middle row can face forwards or backwards and can also be turned around to sit lengthways along the side of the Delica. The seats can also be laid completely flat to make a very comfortable double bed if you so wish!
The interior of the Delica comes in a variety of different options such as captains chairs in the 7 seater or the bench seat for the 8 seater option, crystal roof (an extra high roof with glass sections and electric blinds), window curtains, integrated drinks cooler etc, but all are finished nicely with attention to detail such as the twin air conditioning. There are separate units for the front and back of the Delica which can be controlled independently.
The high seating position is wonderful as you can see so much more around you. We have gone on a number of driving holidays and wouldn't consider ever going in anything else. You get to see so much more when you are high up and also it's great to slip into 4x4 in the mud/sand/snow etc and leave all those two wheel drive cars floundering in your wake. No we're not that bad - we have actually managed to help a number of people out in the past who have got stuck at car boot sales, on the beach and have even acted as a rescue to a number of people trapped in flood water because the Delica was able to drive through when cars where stalling!
We do find that the Delica can be a bit heavy on the diesel but that is something you come to expect with a 4x4. We haven't really experienced any other downside for the Delica. Again, find yourself a reputable dealer who also has a repair shop and you will never have trouble getting spares/repairs etc. The only problem we have ever had is after an accident (no, not my fault!) the rear panel had to be resprayed which meant that the decals had to be removed and would have cost a fortune to replace as they could only be bought in Japan. The perfect for solution for us and the insurance company was that we designed our own decals and had them made up and applied by a signwriting company for a small fraction of the cost (about £60). We now have a completely original Delica with a totally original paint job!
Never again will we go back to driving a "normal" car.
Advantages: Rugged and versatile 4x4 / MPV - nothing like it available in UK.... Disadvantages: Not for Eco warriors - can be very thirsty... 28 mpg on a really good day.
...market today, at all. And Mitsubishi really has missed a trick with this one, although the new models neither look as good nor are as good off road. The L400 Space Gear as they are correctly known are Imports (Grey) so Insurance can be expensive, and whilst parts are surprisingly readily available finding a good mechanic or Mitsi dealer (and they are not all interested in these babies) is a good idea, although forums will answer 99% of questions ... ...wether you have the 8 seat variant, or like mine the 7 seater (with Captains chairs) they spacious for passengers to. With the rear seats up you will seat 5/4 people and have major lugagge room. All seats out of the way and its a van. BUT with Super Select 4x4 it will take on the big boys easily. The bad news - they are thirsty cars. You will not get better than 28 mpg very often and with diesel as it is today..... For me i would not go back to a ...
Merlinuk1970 30.11.2009
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I Just got mine a month ago the whole family loved it. It is really comfortable to drive and ride, Love it!!! The First time I drove this car I felt I will never drive a another car. Despite of its design where it is a head turner and few of my friends ride with it, and guess what? they're thinking of buying one because the space is huge. My has 4 captain sets. the 2 Middle captain chair can be rotate what ever you desired. Delica can drove so smooth I feel like driving a small sedan. The stability is very reliable. I drove my from from office to home and sometime we go mountain terrain, this baby can handle any situation. ...
erick2008 09.12.2008 (08.12.2008)
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Advantages: Plenty of space, and very versitile. Disadvantages: A bit heavy on the juice.
...bit cramped. We bought a Mitsubishi Delica at a dealer near us. The seating arrangement in this vehicle is very adaptable. The rear seats completely fold up out of the way, when not in use. The middle row, can be front facing or rear facing or can even be spun around so they run the length of the side. It is an automatic transmission. I am learning to drive, and I love the view you get of the road from the seating position. The main problem you can ... ...did, and it costs about £400 to get it fixed, but once done it should not need doing again. We have also just replaced the battery, but it was the original. Our car is 12 years old, so that is not bad for a battery lifespan. My husband says the only thing that is a bit annoying is that it can be a bit heavy on the diesel. It also has two separate air conditioning units, one for the back and one for the front. Overall we would say get one, they are ...
stressed 30.06.2006
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Advantages: Spacious, fun to drive, capable off-roader Disadvantages: Gravitates towards fuel stations
Superb vehicle, loads of space and high ride. Shifts the family around with space to spare. Part time 4x4 means you can drive in 2wd on the roads to save on the fuel, and then bung into 4wd for those muddy fields!
Early L400 models (94/95) suffer from timing chain wear (chuffing noises) which can be expensive to fix. The fuel pump is the other major point of failure, but not that expensive to get overhauled. That aside, it's a solid vehicle with ... ...running gear is common with the Shogun/Pajero, so parts aren't fiendishly costly or hard to come by either. They are a bit thirsty on the diesel though, and will sometimes only get 19mpg about town - however willing home mechanics will find a few tweeks on the forums to improve the situation. Easy to work on and fun to drive! ...
tttonyyy 27.02.2008
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Nice projector headlamps, high driver seat position, great A/C system
cheap plastic parts in cabin with sharp edges, seats hit tailgate when folded up, slide door windows can't be opened, LCD panel hinge broke on 1st week, slow acceleration, limited luggage space (*)
