Suzuki Jimny [Merged]

[eyesman]

1) do u think suzuki will be launching a 2004 (or 2005) jimny version? kelan kaya un?

-- i wouldn't know but unlikely. the jimny wesee now was launched as early as 98/99, the one we have now is the jimny wide, (yung nauna walang fender flares) Japan has the ones with turbo intercooler, something really nice...

2) regarding sa ride.. anu solution sa bumpy ride with jimny? if papalit ako ng suspensions kits.. mga magkano budget nun?

-- in installed old man emu suspensions and it eased the ride. Tyre pressure can help too. There is also rancho, procomp and jdm suspensions for the jimny ranging from mga 30-40+k

3) do you think d ako magsisisi sa 4x4 choice ko? (i'll jsut use it naman for city driving within dagupan city which is bahain and nearby towns and ciempre off raoding.. and visit my gf sa baguio weekly hehehe.. which is 80km away sa haus namin)

-- i have driven my jimny from manila-vigan-laoag-pagudpud-aparri-tuguegarao-manila and manila-baguio-sagaa-banawe-manila and i have no regrets....great vehicle. sisiw ang basic floods (kung stock)

4) sa size ng jimny do u think magiging comfortable ang tulad ko 5'7 in height, 210lbs.. goshhhhh ang laki ko pla..

-- kakasya ka dyan, the roof is high if you notice, seats are narrow though and you'll find your left elbow scraping against the door.

5) gagamitin din sa business.. just carrying small boxes lang naman..

-- with its full flat feature for the rear seats also, as long as you only have one passenger with you sa driver's seat, ok yan. or add a roofrack for more luggage space. Best to get a net though for the rear door to prevent items from rolling out. Also, if you can install a light in that areaas the front cabin light is very weak, will not illuminate the rear. The plastics behind though are prone to scratches.

6) driving ilocos manila.. do you think safe cya maski my makasalubong ako ng mga big bus running at 140km/h (lalo na partas!)

-- if a huge bus goes past you fast the vehicle will feel the rush. Even in SLEX ramdam due to the size and shape of thejimny. Strongwinds will also rattle thejimny especially if you drive it fast.

[chwinxx]

I'm thinking of getting a second hand 2002 suzuki jimney but don't know if it's easy to maintain and if the parts are easy to find. HELP!

[mazdamazda]

meron na po kaming previous discussion about sa suzuki jimny...

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13528

[Altis6453]

I think is ok so long as you're not looking at it as a people carrier. Daily drive from house to office is fine. Tipid ka pa sa gas and easy to get parking.

[chwinxx]

thanks! how much does a 2002 jimney go for? what questions should i ask the owner?

[caloyski5]

its a practical car..can even go light trailing where other cute-utes cant. thrifty gas drinker, small, nimble, easy to park. only con is it can only fit 4 max. pag nagmall ka tapos 4 kayo, expect to kandong all your shopping bags...

mind you that our jimny is already 2 plus years old...and still rides like new..engine is very lively and suspension is solid..mind you again that my sis, who uses it, drives like marcus gronholm..haha kumbaga, rally driver.

same experience din yung review sa C!..Two years and still going strong

[Hero33]

Hey twink,

it is reliable. We can look at it monday. haha its worth it I tell you! Basta haha

[jamesvhong]

for sale ba jimny nyo? im very intrested... willing to trade my Honda Accord 1996 plus cash.

[jamesvhong]

im looking for suzuki jimny -contact me thru 9225364539 thanks!

[Tacoma_34]

Its very practical, my neighbor sa Pinas has one. Lalo na ngayon ang mahal na ng gas.

[MAXBUWAYA]

Actually if you compare this car to any of the brandnew 1300cc category malakas sya sa gas. Manual says (For EU nga lang) it will do 8 to 10km per ltr. (Mas lesser km daw pag M/T)
And right now at 2000km on the odo, thats what am getting. Kinda dissapointing but
For some reason am loving this car. hehehehehe


Speed is good enough (Well it depends) 80km to 100km in between at superhiway.
But more than a 100km is not as good.

Torque, No serious off roading yet, but power is enough for parking lots ehehehehe


At P720,000 better think twice

[jamesvhong]

sana naman nde matakaw sa gas yung jimny... based sa ibang reviews matipd daw pro sa mga poster dito sabi malakas sa gas.... hmmmm... we planning to buy this weekend a 2002 Jimny in exchange of Honda Accord plus cash.

Cguro titipid yan pag nilagyan ko ng Khaos hehehe!

draw back lang talga sa jimny yung Tagtag at Bagal hehehe sanay kami ng partner ko na gumamit na 2.0Lit na sasakyan (626, Accord) ang pinaka mabagal na gamit namin yung Cielo ko na 1.5, pro pag nag t-trip ako pumapalo pa ng 160kph hehehe sa north...

Best buy kaya itong Jimny?

For sure durability nito malupet? any feedbacks kung mag mga nag loloko na jimny sa inyo? may nag palit na ba suspension at top overhaul ng engine?

[groucho]

Where may I buy mud guards for the 2005 Jimny? Any place that sells original mud guards? Or must I content myself with aftermarket generics?

[rking]

i've had a jimny for about 3 years now (2002 model). fuel consumption is 10km/l on a manual tranny. it is consistent and would drop down to 9.5 on very heavy traffic. as fas as durability is concerned, its one of the toughest cars out there. i take it off-road at least once a month and usually drive it like a rally car on flat dirt roads. the suspension has taken a lot of beating but still rides like its brand new. supposedly there's a new jimny that's supposed to come out by the end of the month. same body but new engine mated to a different tranny.