I bought the Mitsubishi 05 model Ute second hand and for a cheap price (10k) with 112k on the clock - I didn’t expect too much from it. The old beast is a V6 so it’s get very thirsty when driving around town (14L/100) However on the freeway I can get around 10-11L/100. Driving a Ute this old you get you expect things creeking and falling apart but that’s what you expect.
I was though surprised how it still goes off road, plenty of guts and competent enough when selecting the 4x4 gears.
The only complain is the electrics, reverse lights was ...Read more

Yes, this I now officially 21 years old, so it is allowed to drink and vote and is pretty much an adult.

But on the serious side, the MK Triton is a tireless workhorse. With a powerful yet economic V6 engine, 5 speed manual gearbox, the MK Triton is no slouch at the lights, even with a load. I carry a slide on camper most of the time, and do not have an issue.

Comfort-wise, the MK Triton is sparse. Nothing overly technical, heck it came with a tape deck! But all the button, switches and other controls are within handy reach.

Maybe 2-3 ...Read more

Work truck is a 2004 Triton 4cyl diesel with no turbo, and should never have been allowed. It's really not enough power for a big truck. Forget overtaking. We got it with 80,000km on the clock, now over 250,000 and still driving pretty well. The biggest problem we have had was the oil pressure switch constantly blowing out which puts the engine light on. It can be a dicey situation as you don't know if it's just the switch, or the pump that has failed, so continuing to drive is a hell of a risk. After the 3rd time it went we keep one in the glo...Read more

-Basic diesel injection (easy to work with and reliable)
-Drives well for what it is with torsion bar suspension
-Easy to modify and quite a few spares out there to make your 4x4 different
-Not a super swamper (not designed for it) but will certainly get you off road. It is a good mix for an on and off road vehicle

Pros:
-Drives well on the road (and off). Gets around 12lt/100km (I have snorkel / 3" exhaust)
-Tows well (stick to 100km/h of you will burn loads of fuel)
-Interior is quiet even when at highway speed
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I have the 2004 MK 2.8 intercooled turbo single cab 4 X 4 ute. I have owned it since it was 6 months old and am always towing a boat or carrying gear. I hardly lift the bonnet. In the time I have only recently replaced the clutch master cylinder and serviced it. These are not the most ergonomic vehicles as the design dates back to 1996 but very reliable basic trucks. Last year I drove mine from Brisbane to Karumba then Burketown and to Townsville and hopped and fished my way back to Brisbane without a problem. I was loaded to the hilt and towin...Read more

Our 2005 GLX-R 2.8 Turbo Diesel 4x4 has been a great vehicle. It is fantastic for our family camping trips, carries a large load, tows well, economy great(towed a 4 motorcycle trailer + Gear + full heavy load in tray + 4 people on mixed terrain = 10.8l/100km - excellent (Even better unladen). Simple 4x4 system with auto locking hubs is perfect (no electronic buttons on dash to go wrong (Rodeo anyone??)). These vehicles are very underated. Definitely worth a look if you are in the market for a no-nonsense, reliable dual cab 4x4 that can do the j...Read more

I bought an ex Mitsubishi Parts delivery vehicle (2000 model, 2.4L petrol) that had done approx. 50,000km. I have now done 90,000km with no problems. Doesn't use oil, starts every time. On second set of tyres from new, second battery - std stuff. I drove it 1,700km in one day and was surprised by the bench seat - I could stand up and walk at the end of the day, more than I can say for some buckets. Not that it was bought for it, but it is a sporty little ute.
Cheap to run, torquey motor, light to steer. Good on open road, overtakes well. ...Read more