l200 or navara

[Russell]

Hi all
 im thinking about getting a crewcab pickup to use for work and for carting the crosser about. I have about £3000-£4000 to spent and i quite like the l200's and navara's.
Does anyone know what there like and are they any good?

[Jas278]

Harsh ride Im afraid , try b4 you buy..........  Navara has more power , personaly Id go for Hi-lux alot better ride....

[landmannnn]

For that money you will get a 2002/2003 model although mileage and condition will also influence this.
The hilux is better made but seriously underpowered.  Not much to choose between the D22 and L200, both similar power, performance, mpg, etc.  The D22 is a bit nicer to drive although doesn't feel quite as solid somehow.
The D22 has a known crankshaft issue which you should check has been sorted.  You get an lsd or locker in the D22.
I do like the crewcab pickups, very versatile and make a good daily drive too.  Downside is that mpg is generally high 20's/low 30's and the 1t capacity can make a bouncy ride on minor roads. 

Watch out for imports.  You can get a better spec, for example difflock in the rear.  You can get worse spec too, example L200's without a heater!

[dxmedia]

Is it the nissan with the outrage over the engines?  Falling apart at very low millage and nissan not standing by them?  Or have I the wrong truck?

[JIMBOBLY]

well,im gonna be completeley honest with you mate,i work in a garage,and i get to do all the 4x4 and vans,both of the vehicles in question,both have their problems with the engines,navara's are prone to,like you say,engines falling to bits,and the L200 has head and problems,and in some cases bottom end,and some the whole engine,its a shame realy,cause the rest of both these trucks seem to be fairly bullet proof.

[Jas278]

"Hi-Lux"....... :lol:

[Russell]

cheers all. what are the petrol l200 engines like for reliability

[Jas278]

Thirsty........       If you want a crew cab .. Hi lux  .. or Ford Ranger..

[robkav]

Navara or hilux, i though l200's were the best thing since sliced bread till my mate had one it looked good and thats all it had going for it.

[Range Rover Blues]

Thirsty........       If you want a crew cab .. Hi lux  .. or Ford Ranger..

I'd agree, from what I know of them.  I tried a new L200 at the NEC towing a mid-sized Bailey (and that was stripped out too) and was seriously underwhelmed at the lack of power. Be prepared to do plenty of cog stirring.


Finest towcar I've ever had is sat outside, albeit untaxed.  This moring I saw 3 RRC all towing on the m1/m18 within less than 5 minutes.  Made I smile :D  There's still very little ont he road to touch one for towing performance, other than a new RR of course ;)

As a guide my sister's RRC can do 30mpg solo and 21mpg towing a 1300kg van to Wales.  Its a 300 TDi auto, fully loaded.  Probably not ideal if you want it for work though.

My mate has an older Ranger, the last one with the mechanical fuel system, it does well into the mid 30s mpg, he's had it tweaked with big ibtercooler and it tows old RRC nicely.  If I wante3d a double-cab or pickup that's what I'd look at first.