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BigJimnyMeet (North) 2024 (12 Jan 2024)
BigJimnyMeet 2024
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
14th July 2024
Parkwood Nr. Leeds
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Pre 2005 or post 2005?
28 Mar 2015 13:57 #141527
by wombat
Replied by wombat on topic Pre 2005 or post 2005?
Hi, i changed from a 2003 model to a 2008 model and could not believe the difference. The interior is much nicer and i find the later vvt engine has more power and is better on petrol. Trouble is after spending more to get a later model i cannot afford to mod it......yet !! 
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28 Mar 2015 17:04 #141540
by gusthegorilla
I'm planning to live forever.....so far, so good !!
Replied by gusthegorilla on topic Re:Pre 2005 or post 2005?
I've got one of each, a 2004 non-VVT (40k mls), and a 2006 VVT (57k mls)
The newer VVT is considerably better on fuel, is infinitely more stylish in appearance both inside and out, and just looks better altogether.
However, and this is purely personal, I prefer the earlier model, the engine is superb despite the drop in mpg, AND, I prefer the floor_shift 4WD (old school driver, old school sytems...works best for me
The newer VVT is considerably better on fuel, is infinitely more stylish in appearance both inside and out, and just looks better altogether.
However, and this is purely personal, I prefer the earlier model, the engine is superb despite the drop in mpg, AND, I prefer the floor_shift 4WD (old school driver, old school sytems...works best for me
I'm planning to live forever.....so far, so good !!
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28 Mar 2015 22:08 #141553
by Lazia23
Replied by Lazia23 on topic Re:Pre 2005 or post 2005?
mileage is between 50,000 and 67,000 i don't have one in mind in particular and am going to look for a few tomorrow. Rust wise i'm after a hard top so wheel arches, door pillars and along the chassis? correct me if i'm wrong. 
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28 Mar 2015 22:41 #141557
by jim
Behind headlights and boot also. Good luck in your search and remember go with your gut feeling I had to walk away from 3 before I found mine.
Replied by jim on topic Re:Pre 2005 or post 2005?
Lazia23 wrote: mileage is between 50,000 and 67,000 i don't have one in mind in particular and am going to look for a few tomorrow. Rust wise i'm after a hard top so wheel arches, door pillars and along the chassis? correct me if i'm wrong.
Behind headlights and boot also. Good luck in your search and remember go with your gut feeling I had to walk away from 3 before I found mine.
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29 Mar 2015 08:37 #141560
by j999pre
Gold Jimny the best colour (sold)
Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)
Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS
Replied by j999pre on topic Re:Pre 2005 or post 2005?
Gold Jimny the best colour (sold)
Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)
Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS
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16 Apr 2015 19:44 #142641
by Lazia23
Replied by Lazia23 on topic Pre 2005 or post 2005?
So I went for a 2001 JLX with 40,000 on the clock. Completely untouched, rust free and with alloys. It was a steal for 2000. Thanks for the advice gents.
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16 Apr 2015 19:57 - 16 Apr 2015 19:59 #142646
by Halford
Replied by Halford on topic Pre 2005 or post 2005?
sounds like a great find,
looking forward to seeing pics, details and following your adventures,
welcome aboard
looking forward to seeing pics, details and following your adventures,
welcome aboard
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