Anyone use one of these ?

[300TDI]

Bought a 2005 Warrior, mainly if im just going from site to site, with materials for the lads etc

Got a bit bored with the van as i only use it when i get my overalls on to do a bit

I found myself using the car ( last pic ) and im starting to knock it about a bit now so ill use the warrior and the van when needed

Ive seen a few people use these for work, so i thought id give it a go and see how i get on, and its only done 67k with full main dealer service history, so it should be good for a few miles yet, plus a few luxuries like leather seats, aircon etc

Can also double as a pickup if i need it to

What you think ???????????????

Will it be usefull or will it end up another toy ?

 

[M107]

I was getting excited then, thought you had one of these

http://www.enemyforces.net/apc/mcv_80_warrior.htm

 

[300TDI]

Maybe for weekends ?????

Beats paintballing

 

[green-hornet]

It will probably end up as another toy

As you say if the van is surplus then I suppose this has to be more usefull to you.

 

[Badger]

I was getting excited then, thought you had one of thesehttp://www.enemyforces.net/apc/mcv_80_warrior.htm

:^O :^O:^O good one M107

 

[batty]

No good for me lucky to even fit the cable I carry in my van.

 

[L-E_Fault]

I did look at these but the fuel consumption and tax put me off.

 

[Andy™]

I did look at these but the fuel consumption and tax put me off.

cant really get worse than my van at 22-25MPG

 

[L-E_Fault]

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[Andy™]

Must be your wallet adding to the weight. ; )

i wish

its a heavy van, and all the stuff on the roof doesnt help

 

[Apache]

I used to drive a double cab Navara. Was ok with the back being separate, you can keep the back seats clean enough for friends/family and all the gear separate.

 

[300TDI]

I did look at these but the fuel consumption and tax put me off.

Fuel consumption low 30s

Tax

 

[Sidewinder]

When I went on my own, first co. vehicle was a used double cab Ford Ranger with rear cover, same but different!

Kept me going for over a year, may need to get rid of it soon, gutted!

Was FAB in the snow recently, LOVED it.

 

[revjames]

Be careful and keep up with the servicing. cyl heads and engines can self destruct and cost

 

[Sidewinder]

rev,

I take it your comment was aimed at my Ranger? :_|

I have a contact at our local main dealer who says the heads are not a common failure.

Mine has suffered a cracked head previously and still currently has a problem in this area! :_|

Hope it is something more simple though! ray

 

[revjames]

rev,I take it your comment was aimed at my Ranger? :_|

I have a contact at our local main dealer who says the heads are not a common failure.

Mine has suffered a cracked head previously and still currently has a problem in this area! :_|

Hope it is something more simple though! ray

Sorry sidewinder, nothing wrong with rangers AFAIK

My comment was regarding the Mitsubishi L200 when I had my discovery 300TDi the 4x4 specialist who serviced it said he'd had loads of mitsi's in with head and/or major engine prooblems. I had a Mitsi Diesel car in NZ and that engine blew majorly. they take a normal car engine and 'modify' it into a diesel rather than developing a purpose built diesel. This makes the engine less strong and likely to fail sooner. However I may be wrong and newer ones may be OK.

 

[300TDI]

Sorry sidewinder, nothing wrong with rangers AFAIKMy comment was regarding the Mitsubishi L200 when I had my discovery 300TDi the 4x4 specialist who serviced it said he'd had loads of mitsi's in with head and/or major engine prooblems. I had a Mitsi Diesel car in NZ and that engine blew majorly. they take a normal car engine and 'modify' it into a diesel rather than developing a purpose built diesel. This makes the engine less strong and likely to fail sooner. However I may be wrong and newer ones may be OK.

Yes, it was a major problem on the 2003/2004 models