L400 Spacegear Orientation (Sunday, April 26, 2009)

[mark]

Just got off the phone with Mardy (Amazing Auto Imports) - Mardy cordially invites all Delica owners and enthusiasts to become acquainted with the Delica L400 Spacegear this weekend!

Don’t miss this opportunity get a first-hand look at the key differences between the Delica L300 versus the L400 Spacegeer (Mardy will have 2 Delica freshly-landed L400 Spacegears on display).

This event will be held at Amazing Auto Imports (203-5755 No 3 Road, Richmond) on Sunday, April 26 from 1:00PM to 6:00PM. Door prizes will be awarded!

Mardy can be contacted at
604-247-2111 (bus) or 604-720-6144 (cell)

[MardyDelica]

Hi, thanks mark.
there will be 3 prize.
1.)Free oil change which delica is clean
2.)free window visor for delica that has made a significant modification to there delica.
3.) 2 free oil filter for delica that is very unique to others.
will have drinks for you guys sponsor By me & my company Amazing Auto imports Ltd
hope you guys member or non member can join us to see this new L400 spacegear.
it will be a nice weather this sunday, so hopefully you guys can make it.
Cheers;
Mardy

[dah_hunter]

I will be on the island this weekend..

missing my chance to see the Space gear..

I will have to go stalk the docks again..

[deLOOKA]

Thanks for the invite.

I shall be there after my last slurpee fix on Grouse.

-Isaac

[mark]

I will be there with delica.ca decals for all who attend (an extra perk!)

[quebecdelica]

I'll try to be there. Is there free hot-dog and free coffee ??? I'm kidding!

[MardyDelica]

will have some drink & coffee.
see you there on sunday
Cheers;

[jessef]

Will pop by most likely later on in the day.

[deLOOKA]

I will be there with delica.ca decals for all who attend (an extra perk!)

[marsgal42]

Thanks, Mardy!

Now that I've seen an L400 in person, I can certainly see the attraction. The L300 rides like a truck. The L400 rides like a car (I tagged along on somebody else's test drive). The L400 has a lot more power, and it shows. It has more toys, and the fancy transfer case.

The L400 didn't feel as big outside, though it is in fact about the same size as an L300. It is definitely smaller inside - the walls and roof are a lot thicker than an L300, and the rounded jelly mould exterior cuts in to interior space. The L300 is a dolled-up commercial vehicle. I get the impression the L400 was designed from the ground up to be a minivan, and a very comfortable one at that. One that just happens to have the running gear and driveline of a tank.

I leafed though the owner's manual and found it nowhere nearly as entertaining as an L300 owner's manual.

The net effect for me was "butch Previa". This is high praise: the Previa is an excellent van...

...laura

[MardyDelica]

Hi, no problem, your very welcome,
thank you again to those people who came in to see this newly design delica l400 spacegear.
Cheers;
Mardy

[fexlboi]

The L300 rides like a truck. The L400 rides like a car

That's one of the reasons why we all love our L300, right?!

[Todd64]

Did anyone take any pics?

[deLOOKA]

Mardy,

Thanks for taking your time to show us the Spacegear.
I have to admit, I like the 400 more so now that I have seen it.

For me,

Pros: Engine stronger. (maybe more diesel consumption, but that's ok for me.)
Folding rear bench. (I remove bench in the summer)
Engine up front. ( i would be way more motivated in working on the engine)
AWD/4WD system
Benches down in sleep mode feel super comfortable.


Cons: I would miss the bus driving feel.
(i like the over the wheel feel and the angle of the wheel. very comfortable for me.)
A bit tighter then the 300. (behind the cockpit)

Curious, are there any "better" safety features on the 400?

Jessie, thanks for filling in alot of the details for me while Mardy was busy with others.
Mark, Sebastion, Isaac and a couple of others nice to meet you.

-Isaac


Mardy, I may have to come by next week Sat again. Want to measure something if allright with you.

[MardyDelica]

hi isaac, no problem anytime
thanks