Suzuki JIMNY [merged threads]

**bim27142** · June 6th, 2019 08:11 AM

Any new Jimny first hand owner who can share first hand experiences already?

Heard a (very) few units already released since last week but haven't seen one on the road yet (esp here in Cebu).

Did a 2nd round of "a little more" detailed test driving yesterday and it seems I am totally sold with it already and it met my expectations (so far). I just hope someone can share a little bit more of nitty gritty details... like the stability assist, there seems to be no indicator light that it's On or Off.

so yesterday I was hesitant to really push it as I might tip over.

Also my agent told me that they were not able to figure out how to make the wiper washer work on the GLX model (but it's there!). There was also no spare tire cover when they initially said there was. Sadly I was not able to see the GLX in the metal since it got released soon to the lucky owner thereafter it arrived in their stable.

No off-roading of course, only "rough" roading - unpaved bumpy roads.

**chronicle** · June 8th, 2019 10:24 PM

Fc aint so bad as the myth say.
Loving the "old" jimny. Better to be late than never. [emoji3]
All city drive for now.

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**travajante** · June 8th, 2019 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by chronicle

Fc aint so bad as the myth say.
Loving the "old" jimny. Better to be late than never. [emoji3]
All city drive for now.

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How's rush hour city FC, sir? I've seen some go under 7km/l.

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**chronicle** · June 8th, 2019 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

How's rush hour city FC, sir? I've seen some go under 7km/l.

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Can't comment fully on rush hour traffic fc since it has no mid to view instantaneous fc.
However, the reading above also includes one sitting in traffic for an hour cause of a flood and the every day traffic in katipunan ave.

Actually, im quite impressed since my previous daily small car averages between 12 to 14kpl using the same route and time of day.
Btw. Same fuel station and gas. Same m/t.

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**travajante** · June 9th, 2019 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by chronicle

Can't comment fully on rush hour traffic fc since it has no mid to view instantaneous fc.
However, the reading above also includes one sitting in traffic for an hour cause of a flood and the every day traffic in katipunan ave.

Actually, im quite impressed since my previous daily small car averages between 12 to 14kpl using the same route and time of day.
Btw. Same fuel station and gas. Same m/t.

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Ahhh...there's the variable...MT! The real world figs I saw were AT.[emoji4]

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**chronicle** · August 16th, 2019 09:25 AM

Im thinking of upgrading the suspension and lifting up my stock jimny.

Which shop suspension specialist kaya?
Aaminin ko, im still a noob in 4x4 rigs hence i need to talk to someone who knows their stuff. And not just purely sales talk.

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**12vdc** · August 16th, 2019 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by chronicle

Im thinking of upgrading the suspension and lifting up my stock jimny.

Which shop suspension specialist kaya?
Aaminin ko, im still a noob in 4x4 rigs hence i need to talk to someone who knows their stuff. And not just purely sales talk.

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**chronicle** · August 17th, 2019 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by 12vdc

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Thanks.
Although went to a different supplier for a 2" 50mm lift. :D

**travajante** · August 17th, 2019 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by chronicle

Thanks.
Although went to a different supplier for a 2" 50mm lift. :D

Nice![emoji108]What's the current tire size, sir? Stock front wheel well/bumper can only clear 215/75/15. You can go taller & a bit wider now.[emoji106]

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**chronicle** · August 17th, 2019 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Nice![emoji108]What's the current tire size, sir? Stock front wheel well/bumper can only clear 215/75/15. You can go taller & a bit wider now.[emoji106]

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still stock 205's.
will defer the tire purchase to early next yr but yes, im in the hunt for all terrain ones. Don't want to go full blast to 235's as it will hurt my acceleration and it needs to shave off part of the fender liner to clear.

main reason why i upgraded the suspension today was i got this one running at past 100kph the other day, and it was bone jarring when i hit some potholes.
will most likely go next weekend to some offroad parts east of manila to test the suspension.