Advice needed: 2004 Jimny or Hyundai Getz?

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Ey salamat sa mga replies! Touched ako.

btw, between a short wheelbase and long wheel base vehicle ill go for sa long wheelbase, para mas comfortable.

vitara is just a lil bit longer than the jimny, by standards its still small

Mojo, what is the engine capacity of a Vitara? Is it 1.3 like Jimny? With the price of gas nowadays, ok sana kung as fuel efficient as possible yung bilhin ko. I was figuring how much I'd spend on gas and toll once I start on my new job at Cavite and.. gasp.. mga Php400+!

i think the getz would be more comfortable on long drives... the jimny is tiny and incredibly cramped inside and the ride is a bit choppy as far as i recall from riding in one. comparatively, the getz is much roomier and is easier to drive, and i'd bet, more fun to drive.

if i were you, i'd get the jimny though, unless you need the space. at the end of the day, i'd think that the getz is just a so-so entry-level car, while the jimny offers something else (off-roading ability, and darned good at that) to me

..and tebs said rin that Getz depreciates instantaneously. Will I really be compomising ride quality & comfort with Jimny? I'm currently driving a Vios. Before that oldsmobile and chevy sedans. As Jimny is all truck based will I have trouble handling this 4x4? Yikes, I got the impression that Jimny is easy to drive and easy to park pa nga :question:

anything to help

(1) the a/c of the jimny is just right since maliit lang cabin space niya. imo, mas weak pa sa vitara and samurai (tagatak pawis pag trail kami ni tito ko), (2) siguro max speed ko dun 100km/h..have driven it up to 120-130 pero medyo scary na..generally, suvs have a higher center of gravity..so, just dont turn fast at high speed. tip lang. hehe ride, like what the others stated, is a bit bumpy pero bearable.. (3) hmmm..mechanic? what i would do is makipagkaibigan (like you are not one right now? tsikoteer ka na e ) sa mga tsikoteers and 4x4ph-ers preferably with the suzuki club and vitara club tapos pasama ka sa kanila. hth

Hehe. Thanks, caloyski5! Your inputs have been very helpful! Has your sis ever heard of Nicolo from a shop located at 141 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City? I got his name from the net and apparently he's experienced with Suzukis and Jimnys in particular..

I had 1 Suzuki Samurai Limited Edition 4x4, sold it, and promised myself never to buy anything Suzuki again. yes it's true, their airconditioning sucks as far as my Suzuki is concerned, even the electricals, the bouncy & "locally-assembled owner-type jeep-like" ride and their after sales support (by Philhino). I believe that Suzuki is carried by GM Autoworld now. but with what we have experienced recently on GM's after-sales on my dad's van, no thanks.

it seems that this jimny is an improved version of the older Suzuki Samurai. but to me, no more 2nd chance for this brand, even if it's japanese.

regarding the getz, i've seen it in WTC, and it looks so cute and adorable, just like the picanto. but, it's like buying a shitsu dog to guard your house. if you're going back & forth to cavite, I doubt if this car can effectively brave the elements -> passing different towns/cities, riding side by side with delivery trucks (cavite to manila routes), and of course, road conditions that is as unique as every town/city mayor budget.

Thanks for your comments oldblue. I always like to get both sides of the story first (the good and the bad hehe) so that I can make an informed decision. : )

I am sorry babe, nakita ko lang dati sa car finder last two months pa ata yon

mas maganda talaga ang jimny any given day laging handa para kang girlscout



kahit yung crosswind xto ko pagpapalit ko sa jimny...sabi nga ni Kiper basta papayag lang si erpats hehehe

Haha.. girlscout ba.. with cookies eh no? Hehe bad joke. Salamat sa pics! Drool worthy indeed!

Kung may 500 ka naman cash konti na lang yung financing para sa bnew Jimny, di ba? Kung yun talaga ang gusto mo... Wala ka pa problema sa warranty.

The_wildthing, ayoko po kasi mag financing as much as possible. Parang I don't want to spend beyond my means.. ayoko rin kasing may tinatanggal sa salary ko every month eh. Appreciate the suggestion though. : )