L200 - is it any good?

#1 by greentractor ( Guest ) , Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:17 pm

Hi,

I am in the market for an affordable, reliable pickup and I have been stuck with L200 for some time now... my main question is: is it suitable for farm and wood work, can it carry heavy loads and be planted on the road? My work with a pickup would include transporting seed and fertilizer from the farm to the fields, carrying wood and offroad driving in muddy conditions. Despite being a reliable workhorse, I need my pickup to be fairly solid on longer journeys. I am not overly demanding (I currently drive a 16y old SUV), but I want to be able to use my pickup daily. What are your thoughts? Thank you!


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RE: L200 - is it any good?

#2 by Nick , Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:02 pm

What is your budget? do you prefer a Classic shape L200 before 2006 or the later curved shape 2006>
Will you need to use 4x4 on the road? as well as in the fields?
What goodies do you want? leather seats? alloys? plastic arch extensions?


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RE: L200 - is it any good?

#3 by Guest , Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:51 pm

Sorry, I meant the new L200 (I'd buy a new pickup, not a used one). Compared to other pickups, such as the Hilux or Ranger, the L200 has the lowest price by far. I do not need or want leather seats or any fancy bits and pieces, just AC, a nice radio and electric windows. Exterior wise I need fog lamps (can be fitted later) and a towing hook. Other than that, I think practically all new vehicles satisfy my needs for "luxury." Yes, I need 4x4 on the road, as it is impossible to drive to my home with a FWD/RWD car in winter. Could the new L200 be the right choice for me?



RE: L200 - is it any good?

#4 by Nick , Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:52 pm

Quote: A guest wrote in post #3
Sorry, I meant the new L200 (I'd buy a new pickup, not a used one). Compared to other pickups, such as the Hilux or Ranger, the L200 has the lowest price by far. I do not need or want leather seats or any fancy bits and pieces, just AC, a nice radio and electric windows. Exterior wise I need fog lamps (can be fitted later) and a towing hook. Other than that, I think practically all new vehicles satisfy my needs for "luxury." Yes, I need 4x4 on the road, as it is impossible to drive to my home with a FWD/RWD car in winter. Could the new L200 be the right choice for me?



Sorry cannot comment on the new series 5, as i have never owned one.
A few members have got them, they should be able to advise better.


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RE: L200 - is it any good?

#5 by ronniecabers , Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:59 pm

Pretty sure even the base model of the series 5 has aircon these days, as Nick though , I havent got a series 5 so can only go by the blurb the dealers put out


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