what 4x4 van to buy for daily

[J_Dub]

looking at selling my daily driver surf and buying a 4x4 van, so i can properly set up for camping and still tow the boat down the beach etc.
the only 2 options seem to be hiace or mitsi..
hiaces are expensive so what are the mitsis like???
petrol or diesel beter?
i only want to spend 3-4k max
any info?

[muddafugga]

looking at selling my daily driver surf and buying a 4x4 van, so i can properly set up for camping and still tow the boat down the beach etc.
the only 2 options seem to be hiace or mitsi..
hiaces are expensive so what are the mitsis like???
petrol or diesel beter?
i only want to spend 3-4k max
any info?

I have a 95 nz new L300 4x4 SWB
2.4L petrol 16 valve ,injected, 97 kw,rear LSD
A grunty motor with good fuel econ if you drive normally.It will tow a big boat peice of piss

Also 2L petrol 8 valve carb,they are a bit lethargic for a 4x4 van & towing but motor parts are cheap as chips

My brother had a couple of 2.5 turbo diesel models,
motors seem to be alright,but are known to drop valves,in turn a nice big hole in the piston.

The main thing to check is for underbody rust and the top of the pillars near the windscreen and along the roof gutters
Front CV joints,
Gearbox bearings

If inspecting one,put it on a hoist and give it a good going over,
A good 4x4 van for the money IMHO.

[J_Dub]

looking at selling my daily driver surf and buying a 4x4 van, so i can properly set up for camping and still tow the boat down the beach etc.
the only 2 options seem to be hiace or mitsi..
hiaces are expensive so what are the mitsis like???
petrol or diesel beter?
i only want to spend 3-4k max
any info?

I have a 95 nz new L300 4x4 SWB
2.4L petrol 16 valve ,injected, 97 kw,rear LSD
A grunty motor with good fuel econ if you drive normally.It will tow a big boat peice of piss

Also 2L petrol 8 valve carb,they are a bit lethargic for a 4x4 van & towing but motor parts are cheap as chips

My brother had a couple of 2.5 turbo diesel models,
motors seem to be alright,but are known to drop valves,in turn a nice big hole in the piston.

The main thing to check is for underbody rust and the top of the pillars near the windscreen and along the roof gutters
Front CV joints,
Gearbox bearings

If inspecting one,put it on a hoist and give it a good going over,
A good 4x4 van for the money IMHO.

a 2.4 petrol l300 sounds the go, friken hard to find though aye,
cheers for that info mate, my boats only a 13 footer so dont need too much power

[Jerry]

Nissan do 4wd Vans as well....

[Petemcc]

how about one of these? they have low range!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mitsubishi/delica/auction-262335692.htm

some of the newer shape ones do to but might be starting to get to expensive

[J_Dub]

how about one of these? they have low range!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mitsubishi/delica/auction-262335692.htm

some of the newer shape ones do to but might be starting to get to expensive

yep got that 1 on my watch list, kinda what i want, except all the bling and fancy upolstry would have to go