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Found a van I'm interested in. Any thoughts/recommendations on buying a L400 with a gasoline engine vs diesel?
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I would think the diesel has a more demanded for option.
The only reason I know about these van is cause of a search option. I wanted to get more out of a van then just hauling the family around. I like them for there uniqueness. But love them for the diesel option.
I do believe the story goes that Japan outlawed diesels within the city limits in 98-99 thats why there is a gasoline option.
The ones with the scoop in the hood are all diesels.



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I just started driving a diesel and so far I'm having a blast! It's a bit of a learning curve for me as I've always driven a gas vehicle. I'm asking questions here on this awesome forum and I'm lucky to have a fantastic mechanic that can help me as well. As for parts I've been getting mine from the great folks at Coombs Country Auto. Sorry for straying off topic but I'm super excited to be finally driving my Delica!


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I don't mind the V6 engine (I've driven a few, but don't own one). The extra power is nice on the highway and I imagine they're easier to service, being the same engine fitted to a bunch of Mitsubishis and Chryslers. They're a bit thirstier than the diesels though.

I still find a diesel suits me better. The extra torque is nice for towing and hauling heavy things, and I don't drive particularly fast anyway.
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Post by wilmah »

Hey Growler.. could you tell me the other vehicles that has the same engine to the gassers?
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Sure, but I'll just be copypasting Wikipedia's page on the Mitsubishi 6G72... ;-)

1986-1992 Mitsubishi Debonair
1987–2000 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
1988–1989 Chrysler New Yorker
1988–1990 Dodge Raider
1988-1990 Mitsubishi Sigma
1988–1993 Dodge Dynasty
1988–present Mitsubishi Pajero (a.k.a. Montero/Shogun) (Except GCC and Oceania now)
1989-1990 Chrysler Town & Country (early 1989 models only)
1989–1995 Plymouth Acclaim/Dodge Spirit/Chrysler Saratoga
1990–1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
1990–1993 Dodge Daytona
1990–1993 Dodge Ram 50
1990–1995 Chrysler LeBaron
1990–1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
1990–1998 Hyundai Sonata
1990–1999 Mitsubishi GTO (a.k.a. Mitsubishi 3000GT, Dodge Stealth)
1990–2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
1990–2006 Mitsubishi L200
1991-1996 Dodge Stealth
1991–1996 Mitsubishi Verada (Australia)
1992–1994 Dodge Shadow ES
1992–1994 Dodge Shadow
1993–2001 Mitsubishi Magna (Australia)
1994–2007 Mitsubishi Delica
1995–1999 Proton Perdana
1997–2007 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (a.k.a. Montero Sport/aka Challenger in Australia)
1999–2003 Mitsubishi Galant
2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2001–2005 Dodge Stratus/Chrysler Sebring Coupe
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Thanks man....

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Growlerbearnz wrote:Sure, but I'll just be copypasting Wikipedia's page on the Mitsubishi 6G72... ;-)

1986-1992 Mitsubishi Debonair
1987–2000 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
1988–1989 Chrysler New Yorker
1988–1990 Dodge Raider
1988-1990 Mitsubishi Sigma
1988–1993 Dodge Dynasty
1988–present Mitsubishi Pajero (a.k.a. Montero/Shogun) (Except GCC and Oceania now)
1989-1990 Chrysler Town & Country (early 1989 models only)
1989–1995 Plymouth Acclaim/Dodge Spirit/Chrysler Saratoga
1990–1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
1990–1993 Dodge Daytona
1990–1993 Dodge Ram 50
1990–1995 Chrysler LeBaron
1990–1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
1990–1998 Hyundai Sonata
1990–1999 Mitsubishi GTO (a.k.a. Mitsubishi 3000GT, Dodge Stealth)
1990–2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
1990–2006 Mitsubishi L200
1991-1996 Dodge Stealth
1991–1996 Mitsubishi Verada (Australia)
1992–1994 Dodge Shadow ES
1992–1994 Dodge Shadow
1993–2001 Mitsubishi Magna (Australia)
1994–2007 Mitsubishi Delica
1995–1999 Proton Perdana
1997–2007 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (a.k.a. Montero Sport/aka Challenger in Australia)
1999–2003 Mitsubishi Galant
2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2001–2005 Dodge Stratus/Chrysler Sebring Coupe

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