Mitsubishi Express (page 2 of 2)

Very basic work horse, despite superficial attempts to preety it up. Maybe for the right price it could be of benefit to somebody but i wouldnt pay a lot of money for one.
In 2005 I bought a 2003, medium wheel base,5 sp,2.4 EFI, Mitsubishi van. I had previously owned a L300 mitsubishi van but was disappointed with the new model. Although it had a bigger engine,better roadholding, streamlined shape,more space and single seats it was a poor substitute for the old L300 because the new features didnt come together to produce a better vehicle.
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the express is an excellent no frills vehicle, which lasts indefinitely if the motor is well serviced and the body looked after. I am on my 3rd express, and only changed them because of changing family needs - the first 2 had plenty of life left in them. they're reasonably economic to run and maintain. the seats have good lumbar support and plenty of leg room, with the brake and accelerator placed in such a way that the right leg is sits comfortably on the accelerator - especially important on long trips.
they're tough and reliable; the fin...Read more

Honestly it is a poorly made van which I only have cause its work supplied...although now we are trading it cause it uses too much fuel, very uncomfortable and can't fit a bull bar. As far as going the distance, it might last forever but the amount you'd pay to get it there would buy another two vans. There needs to be alot of improvements made before we would ever consider buying another one and maybe a more modern shape couldnt hurt either.
Um...Good radio and cold A/C
Radio Aux input is just tucked in the back (gotta pull the dash apart to u...Read more

A honest, reliable and dependable van that with it's firm suspension made carrying heavy loads easy. What you see is what you get basically. However, in today's market, it is easily outclassed by newer (and much safer) rivals.
Pretty strong and reliable commerical van, ours was fitted with a 3 seater rear bench making it a 5 seater and rear windows that didn't open. The cabin was very basic, with only a 2 speaker AM/FM radio and no air conditioning. Fairly easy to drive and proved to be quite reliable over the time that we owned it. Engine wa...Read more

This is the third express I've owned. The first one, 92 model, has done 575,000 km on only it's second engine. Of late I've had to replace diff and gear box but after 575,oookm I'm happy. The new one, 06 model, has done 150,000 km so far and has not missed a beat. The radiator is an issue, not big enough. Seats are terrible, they need to be a far better quality as most of the drivers of these vans spend all day in them. A mirror on the tail gate would be nice or better still, a camera. In my work I reverse out of driveways and car parks all day...Read more

Had one of these in the 80's and ran it into the ground, design hasn't changed much. Bought it because it came with free aircon & bluetooth (and the warranty). I'm just after a cheap reliable vehicle. I have noticed the external rubber & plastic mouldings need frequent applications of treatment or they fade. The vehicle is my mobile workshop & office, and if it lasts 5 years until I retire, it won't owe me a thing. Can't get the claimed 10.4 consumption, best I've managed is 10.8 fully laden with combination city/rural driving. Could really use...Read more

for the money a brand new express is competing against second hand toyota hiace, and the express wins hands down.

i drive it as a courier everyday and it has an uncomfortable seating position but for the money i ended up with a brand new van, reliability, powerful aircon, and its unbeatable at parking and maneuvering through the tight city streets which i drive every day. It works hard and takes everything i throw at it.

mitsubishi could improve the seating and pedal position, give it an airbag and improve fuel economy and this thing wou...Read more