2012 Mitsubishi Express SJ SWB Manual MY12
NSW • Private
15
Odometer342,000km
Body typeVan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
HISTORY
I bought it in 2014 2nd hand from a dealer and used it as a parcel delivery van for AusPost for 10 years. AusPost were pretty strict on vehicles being reliable and roadworthy at all times so whenever a problem arose I immediately had it fixed. Due to the nature of the job i drove it every day for 8 hours a day and was starting the engine and opening the doors over 100 times a day. In 2000 i quit work to be a full time carer for my elderly parents and the car was only used once a month to go to bunnings and buy plants.My parents have recently passed and I have bought a campervan to go travelling for 5 years so I really want to sell it in the next couple of months so the price is negotiable,.
CONDITION
Mechanically the van is almost like new, it was regularly serviced every 2 weeks for 10 years and only a couple of hundred kilometers ago i spent almost $10 000 on it. I had the engine fully rebuilt, new shocks all round, new brakes, new tyres, new starter motor, new battery, new radiator, new rear struts, new ignition, new seat belt, new speedo cable, plus other various small items. The body took the brunt of neglect and so it has a few dents and 1 or two door seals will leak a little in heavy rain. The air conditioner is in as new condition, i always drove with the windows down and only used it when I needed to demist the windows, that said, I still ran the system once every month to keep all the seals lubricated. The main problem, (the only major one) is that the diff is starting to make noise, I took it to a specialist and he said its an early warning sign and it will need looking at in about 30 000kms. Its insured for $6k and car sales value it at $6k and it would be worth that without this problem so I have taken $2k off the price that i really wanted to allow for its repair. Also there is a tear in the drivers seat and a tear on the liner floor on drivers side, the passenger side is as new. Also there is a spare reconditioned proportioner valve, the original one leaked and a new replacement was $1000 so my mechanic put one on from the wreckers ($250) which is still working fine, and I got the original reconditioned for $250 as a spare.
ACCESSORIES
comes with a set of Rhino Racks, (not fitted), spare seat cover (Kings), new lndicator light assy, and a code reader that shows what the fault is if a warning light comes on and a cargo barrier that is easily removed.
ALSO
I couldn't get the Startrack stickers off, even with a heat gun, they had been on so long and in the hot sun that the glue was baked, the only way i could get them off was by chipping a tiny bit at a time which was impractical so I sprayed the whole van myself with tins of spray paint. Looks ok in the pictures and from a short distance but up close its only a mediocre job with overspray and runs. Due to a lot of use the body looked generally poor and I just wanted to make it presentable for the next owner. The paint probably wont last long before it starts to wear off and then the blue from the stickers will begin to reappear but its better than all the bare metal and stains that happened after a lot of wear. Also it prevent surface rust from forming which was happening,.
SUMMARY
I am proud of this van and have really enjoyed owning it, It would be a great buy for a tradesmen who wants performance over appearance.I have tried to be fullly transparant with everything good and bad about it and can provide a lot more information about minor details if you come to look at it. Because Blackalls Park is between Syndey and Newcastle I wanted to give as much detail as I could so I don't waste your time.
There are similar vans advertised that sellers are asking over $10 000 more, if someone spent 5 or 6K fixing it up properly it would possibly be worth $14000.
VEIWING
Because I live in the home and am packing up and cleaning out I am available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day so you can come and look at it anytime.
I'M HOPING 1ST TO SEE WILL BUY!
Car details
øVehicle description
SJ MY12 Van SWB 4dr Man 5sp 1015kg 2.4i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Body type
Van, 4 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 2.4L
Fuel consumption combined‡
10.4 L/100km
ANCAP safety rating
1
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
10 months/March 2027
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
March 2012
Model year
MY12
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20374130
Audio, Visual & Communication
CD / DVD
CD player
Speakers
2 speaker stereo
Safety & Security
Security
Central locking
Comfort & Convenience
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Drink holders
Cup holders - 1st row
Cargo space
Cargo tie-down rails
Remote
Fuel lid release
Lights & Windows
Wipers
Intermittent wipersRear wiper/washer
Interior
Cloth
Trim
Seating
Front row seats
Drivers lumbar adjustment manual
Instruments & Controls
Display
Clock - digital
Exterior
Boot
Remote boot/hatch release
Mudflaps
FrontRear
Steps
Rear step bumper
Body
Doors
Side sliding lhs(passenger side)
Steering
Steering column
Tilt only
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Safety & Security
ANCAP Rating
1
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2351cc
Engine Size (L)
2.4L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
4
Compression ratio
9
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
84.0kW @ 5000rpm
Torque
188Nm @ 3000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
66.4kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
55L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Combined‡
10.4L/100km
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
8.4L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
14L/100km
Fuel Average Distance
529km
Fuel Maximum Distance
655km
Fuel Minimum Distance
393km
CO2 Emission Combined
248g/km
CO2 Extra Urban
200g/km
CO2 Urban
331g/km
Greenhouse Rating
5
Air Pollution Rating
6
Green Star Rating
3
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
14x5.0
Rear Rim Description
14x5.0
Front Tyre Description
185 R14 C 8PR
Rear Tyre Description
185 R14 C 8PR
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4505mm
Width
1690mm
Height
1840mm
Wheelbase
2235mm
Track Front
1445mm
Track Rear
1380mm
Tare Mass
1266kg
Kerb Weight
1290kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2305kg
Gross Combination Mass
3505kg
Payload
1015kg
Towing Capacity (braked)
1200kg
Towing Capacity (Unbraked)
600kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
5yr
Warranty in Km
130000km
Warranty Customer Assistance
1yr Roadside
First Service Due in Km
1500km
Regular Service Interval in Km
15000km
Regular Service Interval in Months
12mth
Other
Country of Origin
JAPAN
Launch Year
2011
Launch Month
7
Generation Name
SF/SG/SH/SJ
Series
SJ
Model Year
MY12
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
2
Wheelbase Configuration
Short Wheelbase
Body Style
Van
Overview
A few years ago Mitsubishi made the key move to add a driver's airbag and ABS brakes as standard on its Express commercial van range. The short-wheel-base Express van, same as its two siblings, runs a 2.4-litre SOHC four-cylinder engine that develops 84kW of power at 5000rpm and 188Nm of torque at 3000rpm. The Express is aided by power assisted pack and pinion steering which is optional on the short-wheel-base version. A five-speed manual transmission is standard across the range. The four-door cargo van features a regular body style and seating for two.
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Russell is the sellerLocation
Blackalls Park, NSW 2283
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2025
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