Replacement for failing Ecosport...

**12vdc** · September 18th, 2023 10:11 PM

Pang grocery lang pala, why not a pickup or ertiga or vios?

Wagna Jimny sa sobra konti nila, ang aircon compressor replacement abutin ng P100k tagal pa dumating. Halos walang ka cross-ref ang parts ultimo hose order pa abroad.

Kung gusto mo reliable and abundant parts, look at the taxi models and its commercial line equivalents, for sure after its life cycle dami parin parts.

**travajante** · September 18th, 2023 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

Pang grocery lang pala, why not a pickup or ertiga or vios?

Wagna Jimny sa sobra konti nila, ang aircon compressor replacement abutin ng P100k tagal pa dumating. Halos walang ka cross-ref ang parts ultimo hose order pa abroad.

Kung gusto mo reliable and abundant parts, look at the taxi models and its commercial line equivalents, for sure after its life cycle dami parin parts.

Worry not about parts of cars of global architecture, which the Jimny is. If they can't be found locally, amayama, partsouq, megazip, partsnext are all great sources of almost always better priced genuine parts of nippon makes than dealerships here.

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**12vdc** · September 18th, 2023 11:09 PM

^Expensive. Niche cars in Ph that is.

The equivalent Calsonic of my Nissan is just around P8-15k, and its cross to the Commercial line parts like Urvan and Navara. Same with the Vioses and Altises, Wigoes, Hiluxes and Hiaces..

Maybe iTs just me, based from my motoring experience - if you want a reliable car that have perpetual parts/aftermarket support, it should be the best seller or from the commercial line.

**Vodka** · September 18th, 2023 11:27 PM

hindi issue yan. a/c compressor is readily available for the 3rd gen jimny. the 4th gen jimny will be around for another 16 years. so i expect wide availability when these 4th gen compressors start failing

biggest issue w/ jimny right now is availability. practically impossible to get an A/T unit at SRP

Pang grocery lang pala, why not a pickup or ertiga or vios?

they already have a pickup. ertiga vios avanza are out, hindi daw stylish

**travajante** · September 18th, 2023 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

^Expensive. Niche cars in Ph that is.

The equivalent Calsonic of my Nissan is just around P8-15k, and its cross to the Commercial line parts like Urvan and Navara. Same with the Vioses and Altises, Wigoes, Hiluxes and Hiaces..

Maybe iTs just me, based from my motoring experience - if you want a reliable car that have perpetual parts/aftermarket support, it should be the best seller or from the commercial line.

I get you, sir. For the non-enthusiast or non-tinkerer, some makes & models could pose challenges in parts-sourcing. The non-nippons I stay away from.
Talk about bestsellers...the Jimny is 1. I personally am global-architecture biased... keeps me from being held dealership-hostage & prefer genuine or upgrades in vehicle maintenance over inferior equivalents. Bad or good, it has become a habit here to keep some spare common wear parts before they're needed. Just me.[emoji4]

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**12vdc** · September 19th, 2023 12:06 AM

For me its an issue. Aftermarket part doesnt last and shop wont warrant its failure - no choice but to get from casa.

Imagine a niche car that usually sits in the garage, eh the compressor is a wear part and only lubricated by the capilliary oil. By murphy's law that part is bound to fail prematurely.

Hina din ng aircon parang Wigo. Kung 1km lang at mahina aircon, mag taxicle nalang, you arrive in your destination in style(chauffeured). hehe

**Vodka** · September 19th, 2023 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

For me its an issue. Aftermarket part doesnt last and shop wont warrant its failure - no choice but to get from casa.

Imagine a niche car that usually sits in the garage, eh the compressor is a wear part and only lubricated by the capilliary oil. By murphy's law that part is bound to fail prematurely.

Hina din ng aircon parang Wigo. Kung 1km lang at mahina aircon, mag taxicle nalang, you arrive in your destination in style(chauffeured). hehe

you worry too much LOL. i sold a 17yo car last year. never needed a replacement compressor. i'm not expecting compressor failure anytime soon w/ my jimny, considering it's done just 6k in 10 months of ownership. but then again it might fail coz now you've jinxed it LOL

**travajante** · September 19th, 2023 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by Vodka

you worry too much LOL. i sold a 17yo car last year. never needed a replacement compressor. i'm not expecting compressor failure anytime soon w/ my jimny, considering it's done just 6k in 10 months of ownership. but then again it might fail coz now you've jinxed it LOL

I, too, don't wish to get jinxed.[emoji4][emoji120][emoji1696]

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**hardwang** · September 19th, 2023 07:30 AM

The jimny doesn't make sense in this case. Based on the given facts, it seems the buyer is not an enthusiast and the car will never be used off road. Maybe sa porma porma? Otherwise it's just a waste of a good 4x4.

**viper888** · September 19th, 2023 10:45 AM

Id get a jimny for myself

But id rather recommend a Corolla Cross or Yaris Cross for someone who isnt a car person

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