Born2bwild1
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Well here is my story: My name is Sergio Mendez and I went for the first time to the Overland Expo this year and it was a Great experience.
It was also the first long road trip that I take with my Jeep Rubicon 2006 named "Laika 1" in honor of the first alive being in the space and with my Jeep my Trailer at the back. In total I drove almost 1528 Miles from Puerto Vallarta to Amado for the expo and some other miles around Tucson.
All the trip was so great except for the gas mileage that Laika 1 give to me, taken no details the gas consumption almost drain my wallet and my spirit of adventure.
When we are driving back we realize that Laika 1 was not our best choice to attempt a peninsular trip to cover all the americas in 2012 so with tears in our eyes (literally) we decide to say good bye to our beloved Jeep.
We search our chances and options here in México and we make our wish list of expeditions vehicles to pick and this was our toughs:
1.- Land Rover Discovery: Love it but no Diesel engines available in México and aftermarket parts are way to expensive in México.
2.- Defender 110: Our dream, the perfect machine but we don't have $70,000 to $90,000 USD to expend right now.
3.- Volkswagen Amarok: Pick up from VW new in the Mexican market, 4x4 with Diesel engine buuuuutttt no Diff locks and also expensive.
4.- Mitsubishi L200: TRITON named in USA and Europe, I was reading about it and we discover that has a couple of trophies in Europe for the 4x4 capabilities, comes with 4x4 trans, 4H, 4L, with Diff locks (No center diff available in México) but it come also Diesel.
After evaluate all this alternatives (two Amarok and Mitsu) we decide to welcome our brand new "Laika 2" Mitsubishi L200/TRITON to our family and honestly we are very very pleased.
Sooo questions for all of you guys:
1.- Do you know any web page where I can find accessories to upgrade my Mitsu?
2.- What are your opinion about this truck, share your experience?
Heres a Photo of Laika 2
Have a great day.
It was also the first long road trip that I take with my Jeep Rubicon 2006 named "Laika 1" in honor of the first alive being in the space and with my Jeep my Trailer at the back. In total I drove almost 1528 Miles from Puerto Vallarta to Amado for the expo and some other miles around Tucson.
All the trip was so great except for the gas mileage that Laika 1 give to me, taken no details the gas consumption almost drain my wallet and my spirit of adventure.
When we are driving back we realize that Laika 1 was not our best choice to attempt a peninsular trip to cover all the americas in 2012 so with tears in our eyes (literally) we decide to say good bye to our beloved Jeep.
We search our chances and options here in México and we make our wish list of expeditions vehicles to pick and this was our toughs:
1.- Land Rover Discovery: Love it but no Diesel engines available in México and aftermarket parts are way to expensive in México.
2.- Defender 110: Our dream, the perfect machine but we don't have $70,000 to $90,000 USD to expend right now.
3.- Volkswagen Amarok: Pick up from VW new in the Mexican market, 4x4 with Diesel engine buuuuutttt no Diff locks and also expensive.
4.- Mitsubishi L200: TRITON named in USA and Europe, I was reading about it and we discover that has a couple of trophies in Europe for the 4x4 capabilities, comes with 4x4 trans, 4H, 4L, with Diff locks (No center diff available in México) but it come also Diesel.
After evaluate all this alternatives (two Amarok and Mitsu) we decide to welcome our brand new "Laika 2" Mitsubishi L200/TRITON to our family and honestly we are very very pleased.
Sooo questions for all of you guys:
1.- Do you know any web page where I can find accessories to upgrade my Mitsu?
2.- What are your opinion about this truck, share your experience?
Heres a Photo of Laika 2
Have a great day.