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Vehicle & Technical => Suzuki => Topic started by: bravo669 on October 01, 2009, 11:29:59

Title: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: bravo669 on October 01, 2009, 11:29:59

any top tips guys??

looking to spend 2 - 2and a half k on one thats been owned exclusively by oaps and never seen a field!!
 :dance:
thanks guys.

ben

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: jimny gary on October 02, 2009, 19:04:04

get a low mileage one, for that price you should be looking at at least a 52 reg, if you plan to modify it buy a car already done as they seem to go for pennies compared to the cost of the original car and the bits. They can be expensive to modify,partucularly the suspension and once you start theres always something else you'll need!

Oh, and dont buy a soft top one, theyre always worth less and the roofs are useless.

Gary

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: bravo669 on October 02, 2009, 21:02:29

have seen a few 52 plates for that price, biggest prob seems to be finding 205/70 r15 mud tyres. i have a set of 235/75 r15s from my sportrak, but they may be a tad too large for a standard jimny?

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: jimny gary on October 03, 2009, 14:58:09

I think weve already had this conversation on Shrop Suzuki?

Gary

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: bravo669 on October 04, 2009, 09:28:56

i think we have! hehe, early onset  alzheimers! :D

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: jimny gary on October 05, 2009, 08:09:15

I did forget to mention on Shrop Suz that you could probably get away with 195/15 mud terrains on std suspension, but you may as well modify it and use your current wheels and tyres.

Gary

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: bravo669 on October 23, 2009, 09:28:19

right, i bought one last night!!

its got a 2 inch KAP lift kit already properly fitted with all the extended braided brake hoses etc...
it currently has 215/75 r15 A/T tyres fitted, but mts soon to be on order (insa saharra any good?)
it is a soft top but its immaculate!!
2001 (y) reg with a very genuine 19 990 miles on it!! drives like new and no probs as far as i could see.
owned by an old couple who wanted it for the summer to see over hedges!!lol!

 :nerd:im like a kiddy at xmas! :dance:

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: baz2236 on October 23, 2009, 20:58:49

Pictures we want to see pics I might have for sale very soon some Recip Trial tyres on white 7j Rims if your interest they are 205 x 75 x 15

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: bravo669 on October 23, 2009, 21:42:28

ill take some when i pick it up 2moro. thanks for the offer Baz but i already ordered some insa saharas. they should do the business for me.

Cheers all

 :nerd:

Title: Re: things to look for when buying a used jimny?
Post by: bravo669 on October 24, 2009, 22:39:09

here we are.....

(http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc337/bravo669/DSC00617.jpg)