Japanese Pickup - advice please.

gjrc · 8 Aug 2011 at 12:15

hi guys,

not often i venture into here but here goes....

for various reasons i am after a second hand Jap pickup (will be a working vehicle)

thinking something like a double cab Mitsubishi Warrior.

is this the make i should be going for? am i wrong in thinking Jap cars like this will run and run? should i be looking elsewhere. maybe an old short wheel base defender???

am hoping to spend no more than 5k.

can you guys give me some pointers?

thanks

g

Skidder · 8 Aug 2011 at 14:56

I had a navara for years and it was good too. Worth a look.

Mr-White · 8 Aug 2011 at 15:03

Try and buy one that's not been previously used by tradesman else they're battered to ****.

I used to drive an 06 new shape warrior, it was all electric inside, my dad has the older shape which he prefers but the interior looks much older.

MW

Bennie-Mac · 8 Aug 2011 at 17:10

If it's to be a working vehicle do you really need the double cab option? Single cabs will have more load space and be significantly cheaper for the same age and condition.

Felix · 8 Aug 2011 at 19:52

My dad has a Navara and uses it daily, not a bad vehicle but he want a Hilux but waiting list was months. The reviews for the Mitsubishi weren't great at the time and the towing ability was not as good as the other 2.

gjrc · 9 Aug 2011 at 10:36

thanks guys. will take a look at the Navara and Hilux.

take your point re double cab, but will need it from time to time.

thx

g

Felix · 9 Aug 2011 at 12:32

The seating in the rear of the Navara is not very comfortable as there is little foot well. Fine for shortish trips but I wouldn't want to spend too long in there.

Skidder · 9 Aug 2011 at 13:46

Felix said:
The seating in the rear of the Navara is not very comfortable as there is little foot well. Fine for shortish trips but I wouldn't want to spend too long in there.

are you talking king or crew cab, the full cew cab is fine. It's no limo but generous for what it is