84TOYRV Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I know that they had a bad rep. Probably for a good reason. I remember seeing one, quite a few years ago, for sale. I had no money to buy it. I thought they looked cool and were very aerodynamic. It's too bad that they didn't have what it takes. Now, I'm I glad I waited. Tudy 84 Dolphin " Cricket " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickerman Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I always liked the look of those as well as the GMC http://gallery.mac.com/freeted#100050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I always liked the look of those as well as the GMC http://gallery.mac.com/freeted#100050 There is one just like that in a "U" store it lot near my work has not moved in 2 years looks nice, green and white glad I don't have to put gas in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickerman Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 There is one just like that in a "U" store it lot near my work has not moved in 2 years looks nice, green and white glad I don't have to put gas in it! That was the deal sealer for me on the Toyota fuel efficiency and reliability. There really is not another vehicle that measures up to the Toyota for under $50,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futar Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 You need to speak to my friend Gayle. She inherited a Lasharo. She decided to drive cross country to visit me. Every few miles they blew tires, engine gaskets and what not. It was the trip from oooo. I understand that the company that does Chrysler V6 conversions makes them reliable. http://www.lesharo.com/ I don't like their floor plans anyway. Why bother when a Toyota is much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 A few years before I found my Toyota I almost purchased a Lasharo, the inside was mint, the seats had plastic over them. I was going to go with the Lesharo engine conversion, they used to use the Buick 3800 engine/trans, but at the time they just switched over to the Chrysler V6. I was not a fan of the Chrysler engine and decided to pass on it. After I got my Toyota, I did see a RV that looked just like the Lasharo but was about 1.5 times larger and had a Ford 351 V8. Dennis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84TOYRV Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 You need to speak to my friend Gayle. She inherited a Lasharo. She decided to drive cross country to visit me. Every few miles they blew tires, engine gaskets and what not. It was the trip from oooo. I understand that the company that does Chrysler V6 conversions makes them reliable. I don't like their floor plans anyway. Why bother when a Toyota is much better? Thanx for the LeSharo website. It was interesting. I don't remember alot about the floor plan. I'm sure it wasn't as roomy as my Toyhome. I do remember that you had to "roll out" the shower. I would think that the 3800 Buick engine conversion would be an improvment. Chrysler, not so tried and true, IMHO. Tudy 84 Dolphin "Cricket" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoyhomme Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Right before I bought my Sunrader, I test drove a LeSharo. The picture on the internet looked great. It was at a RV dealership on a consignment deal from a private seller, It was the 4 cylinder Renault Turbo Diesel. It had rust through holes that didn't show in the pictures, the interior was OK but almost impossible to get past the table to sit in the dining area. The pullout shower was a big turnoff. The test drive was OK except for the engine vibration that felt like a cheap massage bed (I heard). Upon returning to the parking lot I parked beside the spot where the dealer had been letting it idle to warm up prior to my getting there to see it. There were two huge puddles on the ground, one oil and the other diesel fuel. I walked away very quickly. That said, I would trade my Sunrader even up for a nice GMC motorhome, to heck with gas mileage. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYota Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Another LeSharo Article: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/tag/lesharo/ Right before I bought my Sunrader, I test drove a LeSharo. The picture on the internet looked great. It was at a RV dealership on a consignment deal from a private seller, It was the 4 cylinder Renault Turbo Diesel. It had rust through holes that didn't show in the pictures, the interior was OK but almost impossible to get past the table to sit in the dining area. The pullout shower was a big turnoff. The test drive was OK except for the engine vibration that felt like a cheap massage bed (I heard). Upon returning to the parking lot I parked beside the spot where the dealer had been letting it idle to warm up prior to my getting there to see it. There were two huge puddles on the ground, one oil and the other diesel fuel. I walked away very quickly. That said, I would trade my Sunrader even up for a nice GMC motorhome, to heck with gas mileage. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Back in the 80’s when I worked for a huge transmission shop we did about any thing that had a transmission in it and the local MH dealer sent us a LeSharo with a bad transmission (warranty). So we had a MH and a new transmission in a box. After I got it installed (no easy feat) it did exactly the same thing the old one did! There was a light on the dash that was a warning light for the transmission (it had a control box, electronic shift) that was lit so after checking it out it turned out to be a bad fuse! So the French sent them a transmission to repair a bad fuse. Strangely when some thing went wrong the controller defaulted to top gear so even if the transmission was not bad by the time you got it to where you were going it was cooked any way from starting in top gear from a stand still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhomemikes Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I met a fellow in Nelson BC a couple of years ago, he said the reason for his divorce from his first wife was a Le Sharo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYota Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Those GMC's were very cool. They used the same front wheel drive powertrain as an Olds Toronado. I always liked the look of those as well as the GMC http://gallery.mac.com/freeted#100050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 ... as well as the GMC http://gallery.mac.com/freeted#100050 That's a nicely updated one. The originals, not so nice. Avocado or orange shag carpet and upholstery. VERY '70's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 There is still one sitting at a storage lot in Portland Maine been there for at least 5 years not has not moved an inch it's green and white probably 70's original great big collectors item. No sign, if any one is interested I could stop and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yum. That'll have the Avocado Green interior. http://www.autosavant.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/gmc_motorhome_int.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Ah yes peace,love and Avocado green got to love the 70's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 This one has been updated quite nicely though the workmanship on the oak dash looks a bit amateurish). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270707268864&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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