Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

chrisfoster1971

Hello everyone, we saw someone at a local car boot sale who was singing the Delica's praise and had a stunning Silver Super Exceed, with a few mods and this has set me and the wife off wondering if we could get one.

We'd really appreciate any help in locating dealers etc that people can recommend for us to pay a visit and see what the rest of our clan think as well, as we need loads of space to replace our Mondeo Estate, but with 2 under 2's and two dogs we really mean space. Does anyone have any internal dimensions for the rear as we have very expensive dog crate for the mondeo and don't want to have to replace this should we manage to find a Deli of our own.

Also the person we spoke to had managed to find a "L" plate Deli in Silver ( Super Exceed ) for £2.5k but the cheapest I've found on ebay or autotrader is £3.5-£4k and the mileage was to the moon and back is this the kind of price I should be expecting to pay? The Delica will be our play thing as our current mondeo is going to be surplus to requires as I am getting a company car.

Thanks in advance for any help with this one as I really need to get the right thing otherwise the boss won't let me swap from the Mondeo Crying or Very sad

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Lewis · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 10:00 Post subject:

There is a member, who lives in Nottingham, that has a nice condition low milage L400 Delica for sale. I will send her an e-mail to look at this post!

She is also a dog owner so should be able to give you the best info.

Note when the rest of Nottingham was stuck in the floods, she was still driving around.
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strangerover · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:08 Post subject:

even a SWB Delica with the rear set of seats folded up is HUGE !

if you want more.... look at a LWB even longer with a even bigger boot !

with the back 2 seats folded up you can slide the middle row of seats forward if need be...

in short it will dwarf the load bed of the Mondeo... I have a Accord estate aswell as the Delica and the accord is actualy the locnger vehicle !! but the space in the Delica is truley awesome and well laid out.
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Lewis · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 14:53 Post subject:

Or you can take out the seats altogether:-

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Lewis · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 20:03 Post subject:

Seems the Deli for sale in Nottingham is no longer available, Sorry!
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android · Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 248 Location: Sheffield

Charlesworths Donnington park might be worth a look Cheers
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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:43 Post subject:

Sorry for the delays in responding been out hunting a Delica down. Found a "M" plate for £7k which made me choke especially as it was a what appeared to be a base model with the middle row of seats spinning as opposed to the individual seats of the super exceed.

Thanks for the replies and pity about the Nottingham car already being sold...never mind.

I will look in to the Donington Park dealer mentioned.

I assume that they are pretty descent towing workhorses or at least equivalent to the Shogun/Pajero ? Does anyone have any tips re towbars etc as we have a large caravan which this may end up towing.

chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 21:09 Post subject:

The foot print I am looking to get is 38" W x 38" D x29" H for the dog crate so if some can confirm that this will fit that will save me a load of time.

Many thanks in advance.

Can anyone confirm if all models have captain seats or does it depend on wether it is exceed super exceed.

Lewis · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 13:02 Post subject:

The L400 comes in 8 seat, spinning middle bench seat with fold down end, and 7 seat, Captain Chairs, options.
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Keefe · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 20:17 Post subject:

Hi welcome to the club and all that.....

Mine's a 7 seater and at the moment all my seats are folded away etc. I've just nipped outside with me measuring stick.
Narrowest point between the inner wheel arches is a good 38/39 inches.
With the rear seats in but obviously folded up tightly, you should get the 29 inches height easily.
The 38 inches depth....easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Hope that helps.
Bit of a rush job as just nipped home from work, had a slight accident with my trousers and some defrosted cow eyes that had turned to mush!!!!!

Ta ra 4 a bit.

Keefe Laughing

Lewis · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 20:24 Post subject:

Keefe · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 23:08 Post subject:

Lewis,
It t'wernt a cow pat. Rolling Eyes

During the 6 weeks holidays, power to Biology freezer had ben turned off. A dozen eyes from cows were in the freezer, thawed out and over time, turned to mush.
On slinging them in the bin, sorry, I mean animal parts incinerator, some of the mush splashed on my trousers.
VERY smelly. Rolling Eyes

Sorry Chris for hijcking your topic. Have you seen my reply re measurements?

keefe Smile

Lewis · Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 23:14 Post subject:

chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:27 Post subject:

Thanks very much for the measurements....Looks like the kids and our two lively labradors are going to be lording it up soon. I'll be joing the gang once I can find a nice one in silver or white ! but looks like that could take some time.

So if you know of a White/Silver model with 7 seat captains seats, decent spec eg for a reasonable amount please let me know. (The boss doen't like the green) I'm not bothered mind but best keep her sweet eh !

Also I've seen a couple of Deli's with Lexus style rear light but haven't seen where you can get them from any ideas ?

Keefe · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:35 Post subject:

Hi Chris,

There's always some on the FleaBay site.
I think a lot of them are from abroad.
Someone will be along soon to inform you.
There are quite a few that have fitted them.

Similar one here to put you on.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Delica-L400-Space-Gear-Crystal-Tail-Lights_W0QQitemZ120158439704QQihZ002QQcategoryZ10400QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

hth
keefe
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Lewis · Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 13:31 Post subject:

The lights are nice but Jees' £31 postage costs! Question

What a rip off! Evil or Very Mad

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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 17:06 Post subject:

Many thanks Keefe for the tip off. Look fairly reasonable price wise as well. eBay here I come.......Once I've got my L400 that is.

Just one more thing I've seen some Delica's that have lights built into the lower section of the bumper are these a different model eg L500 or just a different mk of the L400, if so which year did they come in?

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

strangerover · Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 18:14 Post subject:

the one with the built in lights is a series II L400

pretty much the same just different front bumper, lights and no bull bar, th front is a different shape and there is no bull bar option, but it does have airbags for driver and pasenger as standard, also the engine has an electronic pump rather than a mechanical one, so supposed to be a little more efficient Rolling Eyes

but like ALL large people carriers MPG should not be top of your wish list.
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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 23:12 Post subject:

Just thought I'd update you about the state of affairs..... I simply cannot find a Deli period..

Went round some dealers in Derby who I know used to sell Pajero's and the like but not a sausage and to top it all off I went to the place at Donnington and they weren't there ARGH

But have found a nice white bus on eBay in Newcastle and I'm on hols for two weeks.......looks like we will be driving north !

Keefe · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 23:33 Post subject:

Roof spoiler, arches,nice wheels and extra lamps........Well smart.
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