Hello,

I have £1500, will I get anything of any use or should I stop looking?

Cheers.

At that price you could be buying a load of trouble, that may need the same again spending on it.
Rust is common especially on older L200s, which is ok if you can weld.
And engine problems like Head gasket / cooling and crank knocking can also be an issue.
If you do decide to buy, ask a member on here local to you come and check it over with you.

Mine was 1k still going strong 5 years on

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Mine was 1k still going strong 5 years on

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Thanks for reply’s, I’ll be patient then and hold out. Just getting excited. I’m handy on the spanner’s and surrounded by welders so don’t mind a bit of work needed but would love some reliability. It’s going to be a work horse so need it start most mornings!

if I were looking for another classic my check-list would be
make sure it doesn't overheat (floor it on a long hill and watch temp gauge doesn't go above half way, if it goes above half way I'd walk away)
make sure there are no bubbles in the expansion tank when you turn the engine off (usually head gasket if there are bubbles)
if it's an animal make sure the power chip is still there (passenger foot-well silver box)
check for rust on front cross member and rear mud flap things next to back of cab
check for wobbles in the front pulley (if it wobbles, walk away)
check all the warning lights come on when you turn the ignition on then importantly go back out when it's running
check for excess smoke (mine gave a small puff on first start up)
check the 4wd high and low work (on loose or slippery ground not tarmac or you'll break it)
make sure the green 4x4 light goes back out when back into 2wd
check for wear on gear levers and steering wheel are consistent with the mileage
check the DVLA mot checker to see it's history of mileage and mot passes and fails
check the hangers on the rear box as they rust for a pass-time
check for oil leaks in the engine bay, common ones is the half moon seal at the rear of engine
service history would be a bonus but certainly not a deal breaker as even the most meticulously serviced engines can fail
check it has the tool thingy if there are locking wheel nuts
if it's an animal with 18inch alloys, check there plenty of tread as those tyres aint the cheapest
check it's got a spare wheel as many get pinched
and I'd avoid a truck that's had a reconditioned engine as the 'reconditioned engines' are rarely done well and seldom last long