Tough to decide

[Meanman]

Well, it's not easy to decide what vehicle to get........... or taken on a logging road in SK....

Did no one else catch this? What the hell would they be logging in Saskatchewan?

[pattonmaclean]

Well, it's not easy to decide what vehicle to get........... or taken on a logging road in SK....

Did no one else catch this? What the hell would they be logging in Saskatchewan?

Trees.

[FalcoColumbarius]

You mean wheat, surely.....

[pattonmaclean]

Thank you jfarsang. That was a very useful post. I appreciate the information.

[Tinytoy]

Well, it's not easy to decide what vehicle to get........... or taken on a logging road in SK....

Did no one else catch this? What the hell would they be logging in Saskatchewan?

Trees.

Thanks for the coffee stains on the screen pattonmaclean!
Yes we have a forestry industry here in Saskatchewan. Thinking its nothing but wheat here is like thinking there's nothing but grass there. Oh and lawns too!

[Jsq]

For anyone who has not ventured into Saskatchewan to explore there is a lot to be missed. If you are driving west to east on the Trans Canada you will only see 'prairie'. If you scoot north of Saskatoon only a little way, talking an hour or two driving, it is an amazingly different province. All west coasters should make the trip sometime to explore northern SK. It's a bit like going to the coast for the first time in your life if you've never grown up there. Hopefully no one from SK will assasinate me now for telling secrets.

[brewskie]

Same goes for Manitoba as Sk. Venture off the transcanada hwy a few hours north and its amazing wilderness. Camping, fishing, and for me the gem is wilderness white water canoe trips. Its awesome.

[Jsq]

Same goes for Manitoba as Sk. Venture off the transcanada hwy a few hours north and its amazing wilderness. Camping, fishing, and for me the gem is wilderness white water canoe trips. Its awesome.

X2...Manitoba rocks!

[FalcoColumbarius]

I know Saskatchewan, I've seen an episode of Corner Gas. You know ~ the one where the American tourist stops in and they ask him what he thinks of Saskatchewan? He replies that he doesn't like like it. They ask him why? He states that there is nothing to see.

Nothing to see?.... But there's nothing in the way, you can see forever.

X2...Manitoba rocks!

Manitoba is rock...


Falco.

[arjjonath16]

Well, it's not easy to decide what vehicle to get.

I will use the vehicle mostly in Saskatchewan and Western Canada, although I live in South Korea. I'll be arriving in Vancouver in late June, on a stopover on my way to Saskatoon.

Over the last few months I've looked at every vehicle posted here, and everywhere else I can think of.

I've talked with a couple of very pleasant owners who are selling, and had a friend in Canada test drive an L300 for me.

A couple of days ago, I saw a 92 L300 Delica ad in Prince Albert Kijiji, but today the ad is gone.

I'm also considering a Nissan Safari NA diesel (inline 6, non turbo) , which i noticed is similar to what delicat has purchased and may have considered. My brother has checked this one out for me and noted that it's in very good condition and has been expertly maintained, but "lacks get up and go". I understand a 3,500$ turbo kit would solve this.

In my head, I think a 94 Spacegear with a crystallite roof/ roof rack is the ideal vehicle for me, but that may not be the case.

I'm not a mechanic, and have always been a bit "anti-car". I cycle.

I came to delicas because of diesel, and i came to diesel because of biodiesel. I have a b.d. processor back home that is just being set up and will be dialed in before summer. I am working on my WVO collection network from Korea, through some friends in the restaurant industry.

My primary concerns are reliability, durability, serviceability, simplicity of design, and economy.

My primary use will be driving on poor SK highways and dirt roads. Occasionally in the city for shopping and hauling.

I will use the vehicle to occasionally tow a small Trillium trailer (1200 lbs.) or a fishing boat (same). I might rarely use it to move a 3000 lb. boler trailer, but not for more than 30 km, and not often (twice a season) but i can always find another vehicle to do this.

Usually used for two people, but would like to be able to to take 4 people and gear canoeing, say, pulling a trailer with two canoes and gear. It wouldn't be offroaded, but might get driven slowly through a farmer's field, or taken on a logging road in SK.

I'd also like the option of using it as a camper for when I don't want to bring a trailer.

It would be my only vehicle, and while now will only be for the summer, must be equipped to be reliable in the worst Saskatchewan winter, when it might get used more often in the city.

The drawbacks of the safari are the fuel consumption. even worse with a turbo.

But it's reliable, durable, and with a turbo I'm pretty sure it would do everything I want it to do.

How did you decide?

If that's what you like, just pushes through for it. I suggest you to check out all the steps you will going to do, ask assistant to anyone. If you have friends that are working in a vehicle company or an expert about that, ask some help when you needed.

[Jsq]

I know Saskatchewan, I've seen an episode of Corner Gas. You know ~ the one where the American tourist stops in and they ask him what he thinks of Saskatchewan? He replies that he doesn't like like it. They ask him why? He states that there is nothing to see.

Nothing to see?.... But there's nothing in the way, you can see forever.

X2...Manitoba rocks!

What is worse than watching your dog run away from home for three days? Never being able to hide from you ex!

[pattonmaclean]

I can't paste pictures, so here is a link (hopefully):
http://www.delica.ca/forum/download/file.php?id=7432


I finally made up my mind and paid for this over the weekend.

Currently known as "Van Diesel".

Full name: "Jeanne-Claude Van Diesel". (Yeah she looks butch, but she's a girl after all).

Will pick it up in late June, and make the trip back through Kelowna and Calgary to Saskatoon and beyond. Might need to pick up some basic used road trip stuff in Vancouver.

I'm looking for a roof rack to carry a canoe, bike, etc.,and considering some other performance/ fuel economy work. Any suggestions are welcome.

Many thanks to the members who have so helpful.

Patton

[jessef]

Nice.

Mirror image of mine. Congrats.

[Profister]

pattonmaclean, I saw your Van Diesel yesterday in the shop; you will not be dissapointed with her.

[fear4fun]

Black on Silver. Same as mine, although mine has no name yet...still getting to know her.