Suzuki JIMNY [merged threads]

**crazy_boy** · September 27th, 2012 10:26 PM

question lang mga guru, when buying a used jimny, what are the things that i should look out for aside from the basics?

**vegetablejoe** · September 28th, 2012 11:14 AM

buying a used Suzuki Jimny - guide

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

question lang mga guru, when buying a used jimny, what are the things that i should look out for aside from the basics?

**vegetablejoe** · September 28th, 2012 11:16 AM

I asked my wife to have our Jimny serviced yesterday; 5,000 km mark. She complained that fumes were getting into the vehicle.

The casa installed a interior cabin air filter (about 8"x10"), Suzuki Part # 95860-81A10, and she was told this was not a stock part and didn't come standard with the vehicle.

WTF??!! Why would a car maker provide a filtration compartment, but not put in the filter?!

She also complained about the squeaky rear seats. The squeaks are now gone, but she wasn't told what was done.

Oh, btw, Suzuki Pasig takes a long, long time to service vehicles. Naka dalawang break - merienda and lunch - yung mga gumagawa, habang naghihintay yung misis ko ng buong umaga sa customer lounge nila (she arrived 7:40am and was able to leave after 11am na). The first time I waited for my Jimny inside that lounge (for the 1,000 km check-up), mechanics would stop by, linger to watch NBA games on the wide screen tv, and chat with each other. Di na nahiya sa mga waiting customers. No sense of urgency. Spoiled fat cats. tsk tsk. I think I will look for a different Suzuki casa for the 3rd service check-up.

**niky** · September 28th, 2012 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

question lang mga guru, when buying a used jimny, what are the things that i should look out for aside from the basics?

According to some owners, check the electronics. 2004 and below have sensitive engine bay electronics, but replacement sensors are cheap (about 1k+ per sensor or whatever that needs to be replaced). The 2006 model, the first one with the push-button 4H/4L selector switches had a solenoid that was sensitive to floods, but latter push-button models, no problem.

Aside from that, check the usual, alignment, suspension, transmission.... though in the suspension, the only thing I'd really worry about is the end-links for the front anti-roll bar if it gets tweaked off-road.

These little things are tough, and so far, I haven't seen one with any major rust issues or engine issues... except one that blew up after two years of being turbocharged to twice its stock power.

**crazy_boy** · September 28th, 2012 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by vegetablejoe

buying a used Suzuki Jimny - guide

thank you sir. downloading it now.

**crazy_boy** · September 28th, 2012 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by niky

According to some owners, check the electronics. 2004 and below have sensitive engine bay electronics, but replacement sensors are cheap (about 1k+ per sensor or whatever that needs to be replaced). The 2006 model, the first one with the push-button 4H/4L selector switches had a solenoid that was sensitive to floods, but latter push-button models, no problem.

Aside from that, check the usual, alignment, suspension, transmission.... though in the suspension, the only thing I'd really worry about is the end-links for the front anti-roll bar if it gets tweaked off-road.

These little things are tough, and so far, I haven't seen one with any major rust issues or engine issues... except one that blew up after two years of being turbocharged to twice its stock power.

hehe wow. the sensors are cheap lang din pala. will take note of this too! thanks!

**jaymd** · September 28th, 2012 08:04 PM

finally decided to have my jimny lifted . body lift + suspension lift + MT LT235x75R15C (29x9.5R15) tires. Total of 5 inches lift.

**kitoriano** · September 28th, 2012 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by jaymd

finally decided to have my jimny lifted . body lift + suspension lift + MT LT235x75R15C (29x9.5R15) tires. Total of 5 inches lift.

congratulations sir!
baka pwede mo share pictures sir!
sweet ride sir!

**jaymd** · September 28th, 2012 10:27 PM

sa monday pa gagawin sir. mag fabricate pa ata ng brackets dahil sa body lift. order pa steering damper tapos modify yun panhard rods para adjustable na.