Suzuki Jimny - Opinions

paddylonglegs

Hello,

Girlfriend is thinking of trading up to a Jimny.Now i'm not too flash on cars let alone suzukis.So could anyone give their opinions on what its like to drive, handle,everyday use,first hand experience.It'll probably be 3 years old or more

All help appreciated,Cheers

junkyard

To be honest they're cramped inside, bouncy on the road and pretty pointless. Tyres are pricey and they're fairly unstable on the road. If I was you I'd buy a nice car instead, theres plenty to chose from.

DubTony

Got a lif in one of these a few months back. Awful yoke. Reminded me of the Daihatsu van of years ago (the one that looked like a small sliced pan). Too cramped inside, and not good on the road. Anyway, they look crap as well. Avoid.

Our man in Havana

Its simply a poor mans jeep! There will be grannys in mircas laughing at you whilst they are passing you out in 3rd!

alias no.9

paddylonglegs wrote:

Girlfriend is thinking of trading up to a Jimny.

What on earth could she be driving now, if she thinks that she would be trading up to a Jimny. They're a competant light off roader, ideal if you need off road ability but never need to tow. On the road, you'd be better looking for something else, anything else!

colm_mcm

they're terrible to drive

stratos

agree with all the above. a good point just to give balance very reliable. I was wondering about the trading up thing too, what is she driving now ?

kadman

I would be curious to know, how many Suzuki owners have posted here so far. Is all this negative feeling from suzuki owners, I suspect not.

She would be better to go for the Escudo, or 1.6 Vitara Lwb.
They have an excellent electronic fuel injection system, economical, air conditioning, electric windows. The Suzuki 4x4 is rated as among the best 4x4 off roader. Handles excellently.

I owned an Escudo ( Vitara ) 1.6 petrol for 4 years, and it gave me 100k trouble free, reliable motoring, easy to service.

kadman

colm_mcm

kadman wrote:

They have an excellent electronic fuel injection system
kadman

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kadman

colm_mcm wrote:

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kadman

Rippy

Rented a Jimney in the Canaries last year.
Cramped inside.
VERY noisy and unrefined.
Felt quicker than it was.
Quite impressive off road capability, however road tyres made it useless in mud, coped well with snow (yes in the Canaries - we were unlucky with the weather!)

Most serious flaw was very dodgy handling in 2- wheel drive. Rear suspension was was inclinded to bounce the car into on coming traffic as the springs unloaded exiting bends .EEK! Was far safer in 4 wheel drive mode, but still to be treated with care.

Not recommended.

colm_mcm

kadman wrote:

They have an excellent electronic fuel injection system
kadman

is there something special about the system they use. not picking holes or anything, just wondering what makes an excellent electronic fuel injection system, or what makes an average one. or how you can tell the difference

kadman

colm_mcm wrote:

is there something special about the system they use. not picking holes or anything, just wondering what makes an excellent electronic fuel injection system, or what makes an average one. or how you can tell the difference

My experience of them is based on 4 year trouble free motoring . The EFI unit is easily accessible for servicing. It does not require stripping lots of components to get at it. All the multipoint injectors can be removed easily and quickly, if required. All the EFI body vacuum switches, hoses and leads are easily changed if needed , but seldom need changing. And the ECU engine codes for the efi unit are easily read on the dash of the car , so you dont need an expensive code reader for them.

So all in all that says it for me. Thats why I'm looking for another one.

kadman:)

colm_mcm

kadman wrote:

My experience of them is based on 4 year trouble free motoring . The EFI unit is easily accessible for servicing. It does not require stripping lots of components to get at it. All the multipoint injectors can be removed easily and quickly, if required. All the EFI body vacuum switches, hoses and leads are easily changed if needed , but seldom need changing. And the ECU engine codes for the efi unit are easily read on the dash of the car , so you dont need an expensive code reader for them.

So all in all that says it for me. Thats why I'm looking for another one.

kadman:)

the "EFI unit" isn't really an item that should need regular maintanance, but fair wnough if you've found a car you like

kadman

colm_mcm wrote:

the "EFI unit" isn't really an item that should need regular maintanance, but fair wnough if you've found a car you like

Ahh...so now after loaded questions... you are going to tell me about efi's:D
Good efi units , like the Suzuki, dont need regular maintainence, as you probably know. Good old multipoint injection...;)

Of course the crap single point and multipoint injection as fitted on ..lets say fiat, would not hold a candle to the old Suzuki.

Yep...thats what I like.:cool:

colm_mcm

It's a Jap, so it's gonna be good! just would have a Rav4 every time (great variable valve timing!)