Delica Spacegear L400 review!!

I recently purchased this Spacegear L400. Never sold in North America, this one is 25yrs old and ready for import!!
I'll review it, take it out for a spin, and even go into 4WD mode for some off-roading. See for yourself if this Spacegear is worthy of taking on the Delica mantle!
Specs:
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Delica Space Gear / Exceed II High Roof 4WD / KD-PE8W
Year: 1995
Color: Black
Mileage: 95,220 miles
Engine: 4M40 2.8L Diesel
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 7
Additional Features: Grill guard, running boards, captain's chairs
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[@mattperry9505]

Hey! That's MY L300 at the 15 second mark! Got it from you guys a few years ago. It was the very first sale Javan Imports made here. It's doing great, by the way :)

[@MyRetroVans]

Good eye and glad to hear it's doing great (^^)

[@attackllama]

Space Gear for the win! This is such a rad van, i absolutely love the hood scoop intake and exhaust. This video series is great!

[@MyRetroVans]

Thanks man! It's an excellent car. So sad to say goodbye :(

[@NomadicVanSunValley]

Nice review, we have historically sold the StarWagons here in the states, but have quickly fallen in love with these. The LWB model is a huge plus too!

[@jordannystedt1028]

This video convinced me to choose an L400 over the L300-best decision ever thank you so much! Great review, I love my Delica

[@gregreed402]

Excellent review and what I really liked was you demonstrated what does what like you actually folded down the back seats and showed the bed set up thankyou👍👍

[@MyRetroVans]

Thanks for watching!!

[@davidnecic3391]

They left out the Middle so you can walk through to the back. You Don't have to go out side and come back in through the sliding Door. We have a Delica L 400, just Love it. Thank you.

[@Tangaroa775]

Owned 2 of them best 4x4 vans ever

[@Love_Mel]

Could you go almost anywhere off-road in them? 4wdriving?

[@roni2977]

Great van.. I want one now!

[@brycemorgan3357]

Nice review my bro.

[@64maxpower]

They are my favorite

[@LootGoblin4510]

the gap between the front seats is good for a little esky or cooler, handy to get to when on a road trip !

[@pyromaniac354]

i like it as i have turned mine into a camper and can walk thru to back thru the middle

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Awesome video, thanks! I found one online I am considering buying. But the other side of me wants a van I can live in full-time, like a Hi-Ace. Still subscribing!

[@MyRetroVans]

Nice user name!!

[@tracyg9721]

I am currently studying the two. I will go to the city and test drive both and decide. They are both cool

[@snidelywhiplash6862]

Enjoy your video and have "smashed the bell"!

[@MyRetroVans]

Awesome thank you!

[@sunset5283]

I love this van I hope I can own one

[@nayacadeidderf6771]

bilhin mo na ganyan ko sir/maam..

[@FentonLounge]

Awesome 👌vid

[@janeprescott980]

Its cool!!

[@veemon9280]

I wish they still made these

[@user-cr3kf8zm9f]

Bgmがプラスチックラブ、、、 動画から日本愛を感じます、ありがとう😊

[@Wally34070]

It's a shame you didn't export her to the UK, she's a beauty

[@LootGoblin4510]

You can get them there, there is a few youtube vids on a photographer who got one in, and his conversion to camper, he did quite a good job ! look up - "Thomas Heaton Delica"

[@robmacoy2085]

nice waiting for toyota granvia 1999-2000 model

[@MyRetroVans]

Not the '99 model, but close! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnzcaJ1meZx0n9E

[@LootGoblin4510]

I am looking at one now in AUS , I like the look of it, just wanting to know if it can be lifted easily, I really like the idea of both the front chairs able to be rotated 180... so you can use them for lounge chairs in your rear living area if you make it a camper... ;)

[@iamadrunkguy]

I love these things !! But my wallet does not sadly LOL. I will own one soon!!! (fingers crossed). Any recommended importers? or would it be best to buy in USA?

[@MyRetroVans]

Check out Javan Imports! Full work done by my mechanics here prior to import into the PNW

[@hc5707]

What kind of mpg can you expect? Thinking of picking one up

[@MyRetroVans]

Depends on the model. Officially, diesels are around 8.2km/l (19mpg) but I am skeptical.

[@paullopeztito257]

Cool! What's the size of the rim & tire?

[@MyRetroVans]

235/75R15! I don't remember the wheel specs though :(

[@paullopeztito257]

@@MyRetroVans, Tnx!

[@jasperdomacena6491]

We use a Space Gear as a work van in the Local Flying School in the Philippine I tell you what, it can take a hell of a beating and it wont quit Performance is a bit lame.. it has the Torque 🤷‍♂ it can pull 2 tons up a hill without hesitations

[@jululugz2893]

Philippines too, my father bought one yesterday. Philippine variant manual and sliding door on right.

[@ihatebobsaget1989]

I'm looking at getting one of these used with 90k miles on it. Looks to be in excellent condition. How is reliability, and part availability with these ? I live on the east coast of the US

[@MyRetroVans]

I have found that these require a lot of work (many of the original parts were faulty and eventually updated by Mitsubishi) by experienced mechanics after procurement to diagnose each issue. However, once all the worn parts are replaced, they run well for a long time. I think the engine and entire experience is fantastic.

[@ihatebobsaget1989]

@@MyRetroVans as far as parts that need to be replaced, are you talking suspension, water pumps etc. ? and how expensive are parts for these? are they reasonable?

[@whomst7574]

@@ihatebobsaget1989 s1 diesels are known to need fuel pumps replacing. rest should be pretty fine but idk how parts are in the us, ive heard that canada has a fair amount of l400s

[@ihatebobsaget1989]

@@whomst7574 There is a decent parts network here from what the import dealer told me. The parts cost more than normal but it's not outrageous

[@ian9toes]

They left the space in between the seats so you can walk to the back of the van. I have a VW T5 which has nothing between the seats and is much more convenient than the T4 I had previously.

[@MyRetroVans]

Interesting...but wouldn't you prefer having a center console??

[@ian9toes]

My Retro Vans Nope, I mostly pull up and go straight into the back and never open or close a door. Plus my fridge is behind my seat so I’ll buy 2 drinks from a service station and put one in the fridge from the cabin.

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@MyRetroVans the thing I love most about estima lucida is the lack of centre console, it's great being able to get to the back from the front and vice versa. Modern cars are just full of pointless interior architecture, much nicer to have empty space and freedom to choose what to do with it

[@MyRetroVans]

@@subspaceanomaly After driving both the L400 & Granvia for long periods of time, I've come to appreciate the open space. Still, I love the center console on the L300...

[@subspaceanomaly]

@@MyRetroVans thanks for the videos you're very entertaining and the cars are great.

[@williamalexander6527]

I loved these when I was stationed in Okinawa. Where do you import these too? Do you have a website or dealer in the states?

[@MyRetroVans]

javan-imports.com

[@williamalexander6527]

Done!

[@venckaiba2300]

Wow.... Mitsubishi Delica...👍🏿

[@beyondthesky7472]

140 HP? How much torque? Please let me know some specs. Thumbs up

[@beyondthesky7472]

?

[@MyRetroVans]

Sorry for the lateness! 32.0kg・m(313.8N・m)/2000rpm

[@beyondthesky7472]

Cool. Very great engine. This version of the 4M40 has never been available in europe, only the one with 125 HP and 292 NM. Would be so glad to get some more specs of this engine and drivetrain. Do you know where I could have a look at it? Was this stronger 4M40 version applied in the Pajero as well?

[@MyRetroVans]

It's in Japanese, but hopefully google translate does a good job :) eng.greeco-channel.com/engine/mitsubishi-4m40/ And yes, the latter model 2nd gen Pajeros had the same 4M40 w/ 140HP (technically 140PS). 3rd gen came w/ the 3.2L 4M41.

[@beyondthesky7472]

@@MyRetroVans Very cool!! Thank you so much. Yes this is helpful! Do you know where I could have a look at a chart which figures out torque over rpm's? I would also be interested in a ratio list. I guess one option was the V5M31 manual gearbox, but the power versions of the 4M40 may had different final drive gear ratios. Some rumors say they were available with 5 speed AT in addition to that..?

[@josehidalgo6214]

DONDE conprar

[@SibArtMedia]

chamonix spider

[@luigidimagnaong1141]

I have this car now and the conversion of rwd to lwd is a total bs Busted ac Leaking oil Paint scratches Broken left window glass Overheating Not only that, the guy who used to own this applied some adhesive on both sunroof even though the motor is working haha Idk how much it will cost to fix it all haha but really love the stock suspension

[@MyRetroVans]

Yeah I would never recommend switching the steering wheel. It's just not worth the money and the trouble.

[@luigidimagnaong1141]

@@MyRetroVans had to be converted since rwd arent allowed here but gzzz the guys who did the interiors after that conversion Im still trying to figure out how am i going to fix the car's interior/body/paint

[@MyRetroVans]

@@luigidimagnaong1141 whaaaat!? which country requires changing the steering wheel?

[@luigidimagnaong1141]

@@MyRetroVans philippines Its lwd here Would be a big problem driving here with rwd as the roads are the opposite

[@paullopeztito257]

@@luigidimagnaong1141, You mean LHD not LWD. We drive on the right lane of the road here in the Philippines so it needs to be converted to Left Hand Drive (LHD). In Japan, they drive on the left lane so vehicles are in Right Hand Drive (RHD).

[@deckz825]

Hey I have a few questions about the l400. Do ya think you could answer them?

[@MyRetroVans]

Go ahead!

[@deckz825]

@@MyRetroVans thanks! So, do you think you could tell me the difference between the Mitsubishi delica l400 space gear and the Mitsubishi delica l400 chamonix?

[@MyRetroVans]

@@deckz825 The Chamonix (and Jasper) is a ltd edition grade for the Spacegear. Depending on the year, it included trinkets like special colors/trims, decals, wheels, skid plates, etc.

[@deckz825]

@@MyRetroVans oh cool, thanks! Do you know which model comes with the spinning seats and all that stuff and the folding seats but do you know the one that has two seats behind the drivers seats that aren't connected to each other?

[@LootGoblin4510]

@@deckz825 , Yes I know what you mean, you can have the two seat bench that can swivel with a fold up third seat or two captains chairs like they are shown here... It would be also interesting if you could say interchange them, say you got a really good van with the wrong seat set up, could you change out the middle setup and put in the one you want.. that would be great to be able to do...

[@360nastybusiness]

It's not a mini van ..

[@zaingazi3548]

I think that steering wheel is an extra meaning the previous owner most likely bought it himself and had it fitted. It looks like a sports steering wheel.