[telfordwindowclnr]

Hi everyone. I may be taking a leap into the unknown on Saturday and buying the above. What sort of issues should I be looking out for when I view it on Saturday?

Thanks in advance.

Steve.

[formb]

Boo.


That is all.

[telfordwindowclnr]

Boo.


That is all.

Why boo?

[PoleKing]

They are cracking little motors Steve.
My brother has one-he loves it!

Not to be ageist or anything but you may be able to tell a lot by the existing driver.
The L200's are work horses-designed for lugging stuff across fields.
They are not very fast (at all actually) but they will pull a jumbo up Everest.
So...perhaps the thing(s) look for are if its been thrashed around town.
Don't be scared of a few bumps and scrapes here & there.
If it starts from cold, doesn't smoke, both boxes work and the driver looks ok you should be fine.

[formb]

What you want mate is a nice 2001 transit...


 

[mark m]

I have got l200 double cab warrior I have had it for 3 years and never had any problems a great motor

[telfordwindowclnr]

It's been owned by a UK branch of a European plant hire specialist. Not mini diggers n stuff, but massive jcbs and the like. This has not hauled anything apart from the occasional generator. It's been used as a surveying car mainly.

Solent be any alarm bells ringing there should there? Does anyone know of common faults? Thanks again.

[telfordwindowclnr]

I have got l200 double cab warrior I have had it for 3 years and never had any problems a great motor

Excellent mark. What year is yours? This is a 54 plate.

[Mike #1]

The one thing to check for is any damage on the underside , Just incase they have hit anything on the underside .

I have known people have them for years and have no troubles at all , Check the alloys around the badge in the center as the paint can start blistering due to grit getting between badge and alloy .

I am on my second set in 3 yrs  , I have a custy who had a 56 plate  from new for 7 yrs and never had any trouble at all apart from the rear leaf springs needed replacing it is said that the rear springs can go prematurely if no weight has been in the back they do like to have weight in the back .

It is not a greatly expensive job if you go to the right place , Just check them out he had a peice of leaf spring missing unknown to him , The garage servicing it told him . Mike

[Mike #1]

Steve if it has a hardtop canopy on the back check the make if it is a Alpha you should be good as its the top dog .

With other models the seals can go and you end up with water getting . spares and  other 4x4 gear can be bought from www.formula4.co.uk      and  www.4x4at.com  they are the same company based in Lemming Bar North Yorkshire .

They are a top company really helpful and friendly . Mike

[CF Facilities]

Do the poles fit ok in the back. What sort of load length are we talking?

[Mike #1]

A SLX will fit in the back of the load bed  with a canopy on .

Load bed length depends on model Google it instead of being lazy  . Mike

[Michael Peterson]

loads of tradesmen round here are all getting these now are vans just cannot take the punishment that these motors do i love them as soon i as i can afford one im buying one too

[Diamond standard ltd]

Check the ujs on the prop shafts they go if not greased!!! Do them every 4000 as well as track rod ends etc. over kill I no but can be a pain. My dad as one and when it hits wet grass when towing it just spins even in 4 wd. Plus they. Also they have fully s/oil in them which is pricey. One more thing leaf springs on the back (dads) had two in three years (not towing much weight).

[Rob_Mac]

Mine had about 400 kilo in the bed and it was towing 1.5 tonne of shot-blasting trailer, coming back from London yesterday.

It still wanted to take off!!!!

Rob

[Stephen Fox]

Beautiful motor!

[Alex Wingrove]

Dont do it.

You will regret it. Im so glad I didn't buy one.
 
Unless its not for work

[roundbuilder]

They look too good to work in. Id cry if i damaged it.

[telfordwindowclnr]

Dont do it.

You will regret it. Im so glad I didn't buy one.
 
Unless its not for work

Why not?

[Rob_Mac]

I looked at all the models of pick up before I went on this one.

This is the Walkinshaw Performance, upgraded springs, leather monogrammed seats, twin exhaust (it gets a lot of attention because it is so loud), bluetooth, integrated sat nav, 20 inch wheels. I think it is based on the Barbarian.

You don't see them everywhere and with the 176BHP, for a heavy car it certainly shifts.

Bad points

Uncomfortable seats on a long journey.

Would I have another - absolutely

Stephen - thanks

Mick it was bought as a works vehicle - it will be abused

Rob