Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon: RCR Quickie

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[@RoadStarWorks]

"Delcia"

[@absolutezero7344]

RoadStarWorks And we all thought Mr. regular could read, I guess we were wrong.

[@taunusv4power]

it's a celica with a D

[@thetableflip]

"Daihatsu Delcia"

[@RoundenBrown]

LOL!

[@arlingtonhynes]

That’s the Regular Guy act, he pretends he can’t sound words out. But he manages “Baudrillard” and “simulacrum” ok. Did he mention his English degree in the last five minutes?

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Next I invite you to Japan. I bet I can set you up with all sorts of great JDM cars.

[@DriftxKingGTR]

PacificCoastAuto Oh hey there Derek :D

[@ricerocket_ed6650]

Holy word! I really hope Mr. Regular sees this comment please upvote it so Mr. Regular can see it. Also He has a video called how to submit your car if you haven't seen it just look it up, shoot him an e-mail that way and explain I love your videos too, man.

[@Spurdalert]

Honestly he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would want to do that. Every time he talks about going to a densely populated city his experience is always being uncomfortable. Japan would be sensory overload.

[@jovannirodriguez4006]

If he doesn't take up the offer, I'd gladly accept it haha.

[@jakedeutscher]

I would love that

[@aussiebloke609]

That fixed rear mirror is so you can see how close you are when parking (and if there's anyone short standing behind the car, presumably.) The rear is high enough that most objects will disappear from view long before you actually get close, so this way the area up close to your bumper is still visible. I'm pretty sure the sunroof panels don't open. Those shades are supposed to be motorized, however - I'm guessing that's what is busted.

[@nickamarit]

Yea, I was surprised RCR didn't know about the reversing-mirror. I had one on the backdoor of my old pickup's camper shell.

[@t33s]

Basically an oldschool equivalent of a backup camera.

[@aussiebloke609]

yep, same as a lot of UPS and USPS trucks have hanging off the back. Old-school, but it works well.

[@Avantime]

It's one of those Japanese oddities, which includes stuff like the 3rd side mirror for SUVs, and column shifters + bench seats for smaller cars so the driver can exit via the passenger door. Parking is tight in Japan.

[@skog77]

Made me chuckle that they didn't understand what the rear mirror was for. But they don't parallel park much i guess.

[@Adukka]

The silver Panasonic thing is a card reader for tolls on highways in Japan.

[@thisthingmint250]

Thought you said it was a troll reader

[@Camarobro98]

"jdm"

[@alexd3206]

ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system, to be specific.

[@Marek-kc1vk]

i thought it was one of these mini disc player things :D

[@ExcelsiorDDZ]

umm, this shows that it is a voice navigation thing. www.nengun.com/panasonic/detachable-antenna-etc-cy-et900-134882

[@GreatJoe]

it's a car for delivering, it's a deli car delcia

[@ziggybowman6875]

PitchTrails Is very likely he wrote it that way on purpose.

[@cardesinr]

I believe the Panasonic box is for toll passes and stuff like that.

[@mundotaku_org]

or MiniDisc, more likely.

[@pwdrhnd23]

Likely a mini-disc player. This is obviously an import direct from Japan and mini-disc was huge over there.

[@pwdrhnd23]

Guess I should have read more comments...you seem to be right, toll pass card

[@safetytfh]

it's a smartcard reader so that makes sense

[@dav821220]

It's for toll passes, you can also see them in modern JDM cars but integrated into center console.

[@misterjt961]

I want this but I also feel like I would instantly be suspected of murder somewhere in upstate New York if i drove this, so I'd probably drive it.

[@mikeshimoji3254]

Delica was my aunt's car back in Japan and had so much fun watching Mr.Regular exploring Delica not knowing ETC reader and rear hatch mirror and other JDM stuff.

[@QBNTO1]

Those things are all over the place here in Okinawa Japan. Command a high premium because the backseat can fold up and you can put a lot of crap in the back. There also versatile for going on the beaches and the higher mountain terrain’s here in Okinawa. I almost bought one it said “space edition” not sure what that meant but it wasn’t leather it was cloth. They are slow as snails.

[@user-lf8wu5ri8n]

QBNTO1 My life In Okinawa I used to live in Tokyo. The newer models have Delica Space Gear editions.

[@SquallyZ06]

QBNTO1 My life In Okinawa higher mountains? There are no high mountains in Okinawa. Island is mainly old fossilized coral.

[@chathamh]

Coral in the south, hills in the north.

[@SquallyZ06]

Chatham Harrison north is the oldest part, its coral too, I've climbed it.

[@SquallyZ06]

Chatham Harrison still coral up north

[@zandisme]

So that little box is a Panasonic ETC box. You invert a credit card-esque tool pass in, and that box reads it and transmits to pay the toll. It also talks to you. They are really interesting.

[@alastairward2774]

Justin Guarino I hoped it was something for the audio system and we could have a Techmoan crossover video.

[@skuzzyj]

Justin Guarino I figured it was that or a minidisc player

[@lgorto]

saw those mirrors and toll card readers all over South Korea vans

[@approximately57cacti22]

Was just about to say that same hing

[@approximately57cacti22]

Thing*

[@rover213]

the windows on the roof are fixed, the cortains that cover the roof are electric, the seats from the rear door side can be folded up , the rear seat in the back can be pushed foward for more cargo space and can be removed, and those air vents controls on the back are independent and also the ac if available, that litle light grey box is the tool both box card payment

[@belogio]

Oh man!!! Shout to all my Canadian homies from BC!! Ain't nobody else ever heard of this but you!

[@thebikevoid2732]

If you're a climber in Squamish, one of these immediately levels you up to dirtbag royalty.

[@jay6245]

I live in Squamish! This is true! Especially if its camper converted. *cough* *cough* I have a 4x4 camper rig myself

[@NewScottishGentry]

I see these rolling down I-5 towards Seattle all the time, mostly the newer style tho. always jelly when I see em!

[@ernieballsting]

Yeee boi

[@mikhailgorbachev3721]

An Actual Breadstick When I saw this video I thought of the 78 people I know who own the Delica. (BC local.)

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

The diesel version is the best. It's like having a miniature Jeep that includes a shelter for sleeping.

[@Nickpaflas]

Looks like what people in 1972 thought we'd be driving on the moon in 2017

[@mickles1975]

Delica? Do they make a Dorolla as well?

[@coscorrodrift]

mickeybill I want a Dupra Durbo

[@dumarion88]

No, but I'm pretty sure they make a Damry.

[@kidstarr100]

mickeybill I saw a Dav-4 the other day with huge off road tires

[@michaelramsey82]

How about a Dighlander, or maybe a Drius?

[@dav821220]

My mom drives a 2nd. gen Daris

[@Jankovic21412]

We have had similar Mitsubishi and Mazda vans at our TV station, and we have used them for over 20 years. They were thrashed, bashed, and each had almost over 2 million miles on the clock, yet when time has finally come for company to sell them, it was hard to part ways with them- they were almost tank reliable. I have seen one of our old company Mitsubishi vans recently- new owner has put some work into sorting out the rusted bodywork and some tinkering around the engine and suspension- i swear it runs like new.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

It is a shame how Mitsubishi has gone down hill. Here in USA I barely see any on the road anymore. Just a few each day. They are about to pull out of America and are holding on for dear life.

[@grndiesel]

We have tons of these here on the south cost of BC, canada. Fun fact is the 4D56 diesel engine offered in that delica is actually a newer version of the 4D55 diesel engines offered in ford rangers, and dodge ram 50s of the mid-1980s. All rubber band timing set with silent shafts.

[@ooglefluffg857]

I went camping in one of these once. They're absolutely awesome, almost as if they were tailor made for British Columbia. It's so infuriating that companies selling to the US and Canadian markets don't recognise the utility in 4x4 vans like this.

[@grndiesel]

Hey what's wrong with the 90s? That was the last decade of optimism lol. Then again, most of my vehicles are from the 80s!

[@MB-rn6gh]

all over Australia aswell

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

I love quirky JDM 4x4 vehicles you don't expect to be 4x4.

[@jiggs509]

Simon Coles 4x4 vans aren't exactly rare in Japan lol

[@danielbartleson5746]

The ultimate hipster van. I want it so bad.

[@gtx-808]

Daniel Bartleson the ultimate hipster van is a nold Volkswagen van

[@infiltr80r]

That's a cool f'ing Delica in a hot country with bad roads. Dreamed of owning one ever since I was a kid.

[@ccmoonie]

"PYLE!" Just caused me to shoot 180F coffee clear through my right nostril.

[@Gherbert1348]

OMG I love Delica's! Go to Vancouver Island and they are EVERYWHERE. almost every surfer hipster has one.

[@TheSaltrok]

Watching this show always amazes me what cars america doesn't get that I've been taking for granted my whole life

[@RobotsandPots]

I got memories in that same gen Delica. Driving through Mabalacat with my native cousins cruising at 30 mph surrounded by anxious 100-200cc motorcycle riders weaving in and out of traffic. We always had the side door open when the a/c didn't want to work, risking the possibility of falling out with the insane amount of body roll through old cement roundabouts. Workhorse and Bulletproof were good names for that wagon and I knew it even as a kid, but I still laughed a little when I saw the big "Delica" and joked about telling Toyota about this. I remember desperately driving around the city for 45 minutes looking for contact solution, getting denials and "down the streets," ultimately finding a bottle 7 shops later. The maze of a city humbled me. I remember my family and I wearing nice clothes as we parked in the church lot for my cousin's wedding. "I haven't seen you since..." was the phrase of that day. We arrived with 5 and left with 9 as we drove to the reception, shoulder to shoulder with loud laughs and life updates. Thank you, Delica.

[@maspionable]

Delica 2nd gen still production in Indonesia. But only comes with 2WD and manual transmission...

[@Ran10di1]

maspionable thumbs up for your username.

[@thunderedt]

Different platform, different design, no 4wd, it might as well be a different car

[@thepincushionman7063]

Thunder Cats!

[@dav821220]

Also in Taiwan, in different front/rear shape, we produce this thing for almost 30 years.

[@kotarojujo2737]

L300 > any supercar

[@calebpearson9273]

I had one of these, it was completely original. The thing was starting to rust, and we had to get rid of it. I need to find another one.

[@tokuchaan4693]

Delica(デリカ) pronounces De-Lee-Kah in Japanese.

[@tevitaphillips3196]

De-li-kah. no extension on the 'li'

[@MrFuzzyturi]

The mirror is for seeing when backing into a spot

[@69shadow62]

the panasonic thing is for japanese tolls, its a card reader for the express toll paying system

[@MajorKlanga]

It's worrying that neither of you can work out that the glass roofs don't open. This van is from the 90s when US American cars were made of cheese.

[@man_on_wheelz]

This is a friggin sweet ass van! Off-roader, people mover, panoramic views from anywhere inside, swivel chairs, and lots of space for luggage for anyone on board.

[@jamieinred7845]

That is such a weird machine! I hope someday we get to see a full review of it.

[@fitnesswithsteve]

Lots of people import them to Canada too and I always thought they looked counterintuitive having a top-heavy off-road vehicle. It looks like it's gonna roll over when it is driving down a flat street!

[@wisdompowerdonut1964]

Perfect! that means i can buy one...i don't know why i want one...i just do.

[@brockwalls1413]

No one imports these ones anymore, though. The newer model is way better.

[@Gestaltism]

Well remember it's a mid mount engine but wow that engine is way higher than a Previa engine.

[@envoy3]

Isnt the second gen have a front mounted engine?

[@TheGuyWho3415]

the l300 engine is under the passenger seat, but on the newer l400 models its a few feet further forward yeah.

[@BobeBryant93]

These old Japanese vans are so cool and I'd love to have one, but I just know it'd be hell to own

[@dieselgeezer18]

here in europe mitsubishi imported the L300/Delica. We didn't have to bring it from japan and they were left hand drive

[@Bob-o]

I find myself getting more and more intrigued by these kinds of cars ... thank you Mr. Regular!

[@mkdmousa]

I love the "what's this, what's this, what's this?" That thing is sick af.

[@Audi0Surferz]

We got in early folks.

[@eperot]

It's like a strange version of a VW Vanagon Syncro

[@madgolf812]

These were very funny vehicles. I used to drive the German Version of it called the L300. Driving was horrible. Sitting in front of the axle it steered very strange and the jumpy suspension made you feel like it always wanted to throw you out of the front window. It always overheated and the cabin was terrible hot with the engine between the seats. Not to mention it was loud as anything and you had a feeling of speeding whenever you drove faster than 80 km/h. The non 4x4 Versions (which as far as I remember were pased on the old Pajero/Montero platform) had a very weird shifter, which was attached to the steering column and you really really had to throw the gears in. Even though the one I had was probably only serviced once in 160k km, it never let us down. We drove it overheating, toped it of with too much oil and were even rear ended by a Clio (which was totaled with all airbags deployed) and it still drove. Since this vehicles are popular in Africa, it went away after 30 Minutes standing on a Parking lot for a very decent price. Propably still driving in Africa.

[@sefisredtv8991]

Subbed because of the walkaround. No videos out there other than this. Thanks.

[@mustafa.d7488]

I always wanted one of these

[@reggiemckinnon3126]

@5:10 If you pull the middle seats forward, pull off the headrest and fully recline them and then recline the rear seat back it turns into a bed. Well, not a real bed...something you can lay down on. Not comfortable though...I had that on my previous car.

[@InvictvsNox]

I keep coming back to this video. Delicas are so friggin cool. I wish we got them here when they were new.

[@chrisallot66]

''It's like you want it, but you don't''... Anyone who ''don't'' want this thing can get lost. One of the coolest 4x4's I've ever seen.

[@118Shadow118]

Anyone else thought this was a MCM video judging from the thumbnail?

[@lb6498]

That little radar deter looking thing is for Japan tolls on highways. There's a card that goes into the slot. Kinda like the "EZ Pass" in the US......

[@Salesman9001]

Uncle had one of these. It was absolute beast off-road, super practical to haul large family, reliable (compared to his previous UAZ) and easy on gas. Died finally to localized electrical fire and lack of spare parts after 2 800 000km (he estimated that around 1m km was off-road) and four engines.

[@lammyjammy]

I'm drooling. Holy shit. The swivel seats and the "Crystal Light" roof are amazing.

[@pbub1]

This thing is weird.... I love it!

[@Jerrypintoswe]

The next generation is even more awesome i think

[@zuyvox]

As I was a kid, my parents had two of them. Here in Germany, they are called L300. And I loved them!

[@Bamwheels]

That Panasonic box is for electronic tolls in Japan, a prepaid card goes in it so you don’t have to pay for toll every time you go on highway, whenever the car passes through e-toll gate the Fare is charged from the prepaid card and when you’re low on credit it beeps so you put in a new card. Exceed used to be trim level for highest trim (late 80s 90s) of Mitsubishi’s of that era

[@nicbly]

The panasonic box says "Standby" and "Error." I think it has to do with their toll system. I'm not sure if it was automated back then but thats where my hunch is.

[@taunusv4power]

my uncle had one of those in japan back in the 90's. he installed a $1K stereo system. some days later a brazilian guy stole the audio system by bending the door, what a prick

[@three-stripes]

taunusv4power Must suck in Brazil. Even if you bolt something down, people still manage to steal your shit.

[@Windrammer]

Damn Brazilian sons of bitches

[@taunusv4power]

Jon M. i've been in Brazil before and you're right but believe me, here in Peru is worst

[@three-stripes]

taunusv4power Thanks for the warning. I'll take it to heart.

[@KagetsukiRei]

The Delica "de-li-ca" was originally developed as a delivery wagon, thus Deilvery Car = DeliCa. They are known for their lack of reliability and fuel inefficiency... but they do look pretty cool. The current generation D5 hasn't been updated in like 10 years other than trim. Exceed is the trim level. Mirror on the back is a parking mirror. The rear of the car extends far enough from the rear wheels that it will hang over parking blocks enough to hit polls or walls behind you before your wheels touch the blocks. Land Cruisers have an electric mirror that unfolds when you put the car in reverse! The offset steering wheel is extremely common in Mitsubishi vehicles and is a common complaint. That steering wheel is cheap aftermarket garbage, the original wheel is dinky rubberized plastic thing. Those switches are supposed to reel the shades in or out. The Panasonic box is an aftermarket ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) unit. There's a little antenna node on the dash or stuck to the window and you put in an ETC IC card into the slot. ETC cards are usually tied to your credit card account, and you can get an ETC card when you apply for a credit card. The rear windows do not pop out, but newer models don't have these because they are stupid easy to break into (open them with a flat head screwdriver, gently unscrew the latch attachment on the window, reach in and loosen up the latches on the inside and pull the window out). I had them on my Hilux Surf and didn't even notice them until one day I found one was pried open (no damage mind you).

[@lotuskid731]

I. WAUNT. One of these. This teeny van looks fantastic, I would drive this thing everywhere!!

[@JY-ev5ms]

I love a quickie

[@G3ARHE4D13]

I would love to see what the Doug score would be on this.

[@mynameisphil401]

That mirror at 1:53 is a reversing blindspot mirror. It's the same kind of thing some trucks have on the side to help squeeze them through tight spaces

[@theejoeylee]

Such a unique and incredibly practical vehicle. I need one

[@KRN762]

Japanese Mystery Machine..minus ScoobyDoo..

[@Robert-goose1]

KRN762 it used to contain Scooby Doo. His hair is still on the seats.

[@ThinkRful]

The Panasonic device is for a Japanese electronic toll card

[@quintinkrivacek9800]

Nobody mispronounces car names like Mr. Regular I love it

[@Renaguard]

We had a 94 Delica Exceed many years ago, we were the first people in country to own it too. It was green on top and grey on the bottom, had captain seats, a sunroof at the front with moon roofs at the back. Only difference with ours compared to this one (other than the colour) was it had a 2.4L Turbo Diesel in it and was a 4 speed automatic.

[@OobliHD]

U M A D E L I C I A

[@hipu]

So it has a springamathing, eh? What's the chooch factor then?

[@RJT80]

hipu picks Skookum

[@nathanjaffrey]

Here at release day if the official RCR Delica review. I like the interior of this one much more.

[@georgecannon4982]

We had one of these for about a year. Such a fun car

[@theirishaxe9405]

It's for those Japanese mini disks

[@Heivang]

Is this the same as the L300? Had that as a work car in the late 90s. So much fun in the snow. Do a road test mid-winter if you get the chance.

[@GabagoolGaming]

Trygve Heivang yeah same as L300, star wagon was the 4x4 model with the drivetrain of the Pajero

[@chroniclea9058]

When an RCR quickie is longer than an actual review

[@turdbomitch9007]

Also that rear fixed mirror is to see your tow hitch as you back up to a trailer. I'm here all day if you need me ;)

[@ubernoob103]

Also, these things are hilariously popular in Aus.

[@jltrack]

Can you review your gold Subaru Forester?

[@MegaDysart]

Love these vans, I own an 86 Toyota Van and it’s similar to these. Mid engine, rwd, 5 speed. The seats in the back fold down and make a bed. Shaggin wagon for sure!

[@lego4virgo]

The shape reminds me of the early Toyota vans that had 4WD. Guy I worked with had three of them--made the money, but REFUSED to buy anything else but these types of vans. He used them at Outer Banks and Daytona Beach. Loved those things, he did.

[@harysuper]

8:28 JDM AF Bro!

[@raulalejandrobastillapedro1564]

Is it from PacificCoastAuto?

[@ianj7528]

Having a look around like this makes you think of Derek and JDM tree :). Just no auction sheet here hahaha

[@Pelleministeri]

I was thinking the same

[@Viva93]

Doubt it. Bruce Henn's is about 2 hours away from Philly, and philly has a pretty well equipped and well known Delica Dealer.

[@Syncopia]

Hi everyone, Derek here from Pacific Coast Auto taking a look at this...

[@FonDrakon]

I have never wanted a van more in my life

[@Retrofordguy]

You need to review in full asap would love to see this one

[@Sadwaffles]

So, Is your intern ever coming back?

[@luis545x39]

he is gog tied sonwhere in the apalachian trail.

[@jasonwhite2040]

Krikey O'reilly he was excused

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

Jonathan R how do you know?

[@Windrammer]

No because he wasn't entertaining

[@Zizzily]

It works much like interning for Night Vale Community Radio.

[@klasmedak556]

I'm starting to think Mr. Regular is dyslexic

[@KinkyBillyMays]

Idk why but I love the sound of the gas cap being taken off.

[@oledcrt]

Yes! I've been needing this ever since I saw one of these on Aussie50's channel.

[@raymanbb8274]

Hmmm Not a HI Ace

[@MiG21aholic]

del-ick-a

[@Jordanectomy]

MiG21aholic remove the "el" and the "a" and it spells dick Hahaha comedy gold

[@mitchellhuse993]

You should totally come back to this once everything is fixed up

[@Redout9122]

Ahhh the Delica Star Wagon. Used to see these all the time back when I lived overseas. Very popular as shuttles in most Asian countries in the 1980s and 1990s.

[@kylesoler4139]

It looks far too clean, needs to meet mud or snow pronto.

[@buff_mozz]

Oi!

[@Biohazard195]

*AC/DC - T.N.T. starts playing*

[@buff_mozz]

OI!!

[@JackstandJohnny]

Im imagining that old super clean Japanese van smell and its amazing.

[@Ryan-re7oj]

When I was installing trailer hitches for Uhaul one of these pulled up. Which was a great job for getting to drive all sorts of different vehicles. I was elated at the thought of getting behind the wheel. Then he requested that he drives it into the shop and then after looking at what needed to be done he decided to not get a hitch after all. It was cool to look at though!

[@GoogleAccount-zm3jc]

EARLY SQUAD

[@taunusv4power]

Cristina C i always show up here early without notifications \(^o^)/

[@kelly00000111111]

Toll collection box. Thanks PacificCoastAuto!

[@woooozaaa6528]

Reminds me very much of the '90 Nissan Vanette, my friend's parents used to have when I was a child. Very similar design but without the offroad-stuff.

[@sir2gooo]

The mirror mounted on the back is for seeing where your bumper is when you're backing into a parking spot. In Japan, most people back in to spots as space is so limited.

[@t2p]

Smeelling the gas cap, wondering about the toll box....reading the speakers ...that's why I love your reviews ...you look at cars with the same ocd level of intrigue that I do..

[@Rikutokumo]

The Panasonic box is an ETC card reader. It stands for electronic toll collection. Basically that box blasts a signal to a sensor at the toll gate and opens the gate so you don't have to slow down. Works like a cash card where you have to top up the ETC card to pay for tolls.

[@turnerlarson12]

0:21 That Mr. R face gave me a sensible chuckle.

[@levyroth]

I didn't think it was possible, but this is the perfect car for me