Stock #6832
Exterior Overview
These days, shopping for a new family hauler is nothing short of a stressful experience, and typically you have one of three options. You could purchase a new minivan, that’s both overpriced and uninspiring, you could shell out your life savings on a Sprinter conversion, or you could take advantage of the coolest turbodiesel 4WD van the Japanese Market has seen. Optioned in Chamonix Mont Blanc trim, this 2000 Mitsubishi Delica is more than meets the eye. Accented by an integrated front brushguard, dual foglamps, optional body-color headlamps, and a rear hitch receiver, this is one seriously cool unit, and OEM rainguards, retractable side steps, and refinished factory alloys do a lot to drive the aesthetic home. Sure there’s a few paint chips in the Sophia White (W09) paintwork, and a missing rear wiper arm, but with a color-matched interior and beefy Yokohama all terrains, you’ll likely see past the bumps and bruises. Sporting just 88k verified/documented miles, this trusty turbodiesel is barely broken in and runs and drives like a champ! Accessible, rugged, and built to traverse any terrain, this Delica is the creme de la creme of unique haulers!
Interior Overview
The exterior gets the looks, but the interior of this Delica keeps drivers and passengers coming back time and time again. Upholstered in a premium ivory leather with navy accents, the seats are in excellent shape and as a whole this van appears to be well cared for in a prior life. Interior versatility was clearly Mitsubishi’s top priority, and three rows of seating are able to be oriented to best suit your needs. To maximize cargo space, the rear bench can stow against the d-pillars, and for optimal comfort and camaraderie on a roadtrip, the middle bench can swivel a full 180 degrees to face the rear. Once at the campsite, all rows can be folded flat to deploy a makeshift sleeping surface so you can catch some Z’s. Up front, both driver and passenger gain access to dual SRS airbags, and dual zone climate control so you can funnel both cold A/C and hot heat rearward as needed. To supply the tunes, upgraded Eclipse touchscreen audio sits adjacent to the HVAC, and boasts Bluetooth functionality. The dash and surrounding blackwood style trim have also resisted any serious wear and tear over the years. Both power windows work as advertised up front, as do the power mirrors. Factory keyless entry commands the power locks and makes daily driving a bit easier too. The carpet is in good shape and the headliner is well kept to boot! We can’t find enough good things to say about this Delica’s interior. It feels premium, has more than enough options for daily driving, and most importantly it was clearly treated with care by a previous owner. That’s not to say it’s perfect however, as we did want to note the factory clinometer and altimeter have given up the ghost.
Mechanical Overview
For trips to campsites and off the beaten path, a torquey and dependable motor is necessary, and Mitsubishi’s legendary 4M40 delivers in droves! Ours is fresh off a recent service and cranks over with haste thanks to two new 12v batteries we installed here in the shop. From there, we mounted up new serpentine belts and changed out the engine air filter and fuel filter to keep the 2.8 running in tip-top shape. We replaced a leaky valve cover gasket, a transmission pan gasket, and performed a fluid change on both engine and transmission to keep lubrication up to spec. With the maintenance performed this turbodiesel soars up to highway speeds in a jiffy, sounds great through a Suxon catback exhaust, and the automatic gearbox sends the power rearward. If additional traction is required, Super Select 4WD can engage at speed and a center locking differential is on standby for when the going gets tough. The suspension feels planted and comfortable overall, even over harsher terrain, and we installed new steering rack boots to keep the power steering system in ship shape, although we did want to note a slight seep from the rack. The brand new Falken rubber looks terrific, grips strong, and gives this Delica the all business aesthetic needed to turn heads wherever it goes. Designed in Japan, inspired by the Alps, and a natural on stateside highways and byways, this Japanese Classic is a global sensation!
*California Residents: In order to register a Grey Market vehicle in the state of California then it will have to be made CARB compliant first. CARB certifications will have to be performed within the state. Depending on the vehicle and any existing modifications will affect the pricing. Typically CARB compliance will range between 5-10K. Additional information can be found on the California Air Resources Board website.
