opinions on the Mitsu L300 versavan diesel 1996 to 1999 model

[luckytruck]

guys, what are your opinions on the mitsubishi L300 versavan diesel. they were all the rage in 1996 to 1999.

how is the diesel consumption? how about maintennance costs?

andy

[kokey]

Durable engine. Bad aircon.

[KCboy]

engine...durable n cheap to maintain,

aircon....no the best but tolerable. old school na yan l300...but still practical to own.

[vinj]

PROS: Easy to maintain, very reliable (if it's in ok-good condition), and cheap to buy.

CONS: poor stock A/C, overheat (if not maintained properly), and you wouldnt want to be seated in the front of one in the event of a head-on collision.

[luckytruck]

i see.... medyo takot rin ako sa mga in-cab engines dahil sa fear ko ng overheat.

any more opinions? mukhang yari ka nga kung may frontal collision.... knock on wood

andy

[Raven]

Engine is easy to maintain. But mahina kaha nyan. Naka bangga ako ng Honda CR-V dati, tinamaan ko yung spare-tire cover na plastic, to my surprise, may dent yung l-300 ko sa gitna lapit sa windshield at di na masara yung pinto ko sa driver's side kasi di na-align. CRV? wala man lang crack yung cover, konting scratch lang!

[nicolodeon]

1. Reliable engine.
2. Bad cooling system. If you would buy one, have the radiator replaced and get a new fan with one extra blade (5-6 blades).
3. So-so aircon. Okay lang kapag bago yung unit, pero after a couple of years, mainit na sa likod.
4. Like the guys said, mahina ang kaha.
5. Kahit bago, medyo pangit yung insulation for the front seats. Kapag matagal ng tumatakbo, mainit na sa p*et. Kung lalaki ang naka-upo, instant hard boiled.
6. Yung mga extension seats, madaling humina yung hinges/mechanisms.
7. Known na smoke belcher. (1996-997 models)