The feature that attract me to the Leone (or L Series as it's called here in Australia) is the versatiltiy of being a 4WD and a smaller passenger car.

I bought the car in 2003 and it was VERY standard. It was also a DL. I have put nearly every Touring Wagon option into it (instrument cluster, seats, intertior lights, door handles, etc). The only things it does not have is power windows and carpets (neither of which I plan to add)

In 2005, I changed to a Full Time 4WD box - which is rare than hen's teeth in Australia. It performs great on and offroad. Has been on the beach, Fraser and Moreton Island - and also on a few great mud tracks.

In the near future, I am looking at putting a snorkel on it (been upgrading the air intake for this very purpose) and replacing the EA82 engine. I see no need for an EJ motor - my car goes where I point it.

EA82 Motor
Full Time 4WD Dual Range (with 1.592:1 low gearing)
2" Exhuast System
3.7 RX Clutch Type LSD Diff
RX Rear Disc Brakes
Weber 32/36 DGV Carburettor with Fuel Regulator
Replacement Air Intake system
MPFI Air Box with a Uni Filter
Dual Core Radiator
Scorpion 2" Lift Kit
King Springs
Adjustable Caster Rods
14" x 6" King Wheels
TJM Replacement Bullbar
Maxxis MA-751 Bravo Tyres 27x8.5 R14
Uniden UH-088 UHF CB
Pioneer DEH-4750MP MP3/CD Player
Buzz Rack CR10 Cargo Basket
Couplertec Electronic Rust Proofing
Legacy GT Momo Wheel (Saas Boss/Adaptor Kit)
Ziel Spotlights
Central Locking
Power Steering
T35 Tint
6 Gague RX Instrument Cluster
Touring Wagon Seats / Armrests

It's sitting a tad low at the rear in some pictures because of the weight of me and my two friends' camping gear