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Newbie. Help with choosing a Jimny.
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02 Feb 2010 23:48 #2142
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Hello all. After reading alot about the Jimny i have decided that i want to buy one but before i do i need some advice. Firstly i want one as a second car to go shooting in, nothing to rough just green laneing in fields and a bit of muddy lanes. I intend to take the back seats off as i need the room for kit and my dog.Now for the questions. I can only afford to pay £2000 max, what can i get for that money? I've seen a 1999 model on ebay but with 100000 miles on it, would this be a risky buy considering the high milage? I would prefare an earlier model ( before march 2001 )it is because the tax pre 2001 is £125 a year but for 2001 onwards from april this year the tax will be £205 which i find excessive for a 1.3 engine. I will only use the jimny as a shoot 4x4 vechile so will only do about 700 to a 1000 miles a year if that. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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03 Feb 2010 06:25 #2144
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Replied by funkyjimny on topic Re:Newbie. Help with choosing a Jimny.
Hi, get the lowest mileage car you can get, look for anything under 60k with service history really.
I'd just put some 195 mud terrains on and it'll go most places.
Gary
I'd just put some 195 mud terrains on and it'll go most places.
Gary
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03 Feb 2010 09:18 #2148
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thanks for the ionfo Gary. I will look for a lower milage one if i can get one for the money.
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George.
Regards
George.
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03 Feb 2010 16:16 #2159
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my jimny was £3000 and its a 53 plate so high tax,
one owner from new tho and only had 47000 on clock just to give you an idea
one owner from new tho and only had 47000 on clock just to give you an idea
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03 Feb 2010 16:22 #2160
by Garry
Replied by Garry on topic Re:Newbie. Help with choosing a Jimny.
mine was £1400, hardtop, low tax, w reg (2000), 52000 on the clock
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03 Feb 2010 16:25 #2162
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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Mine is an 03 plate, fully modified (cage, locker, lift, bumpers, seats, air system etc) , 21,000 miles but had had a hard off-road life so gain a few scratches and dents - £3000
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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