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New Jimny owner....some questions!

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29 Nov 2012 22:33 #54477 by minibbb

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Hello!

Im new to the forum, looks like a wealth of info on here! I am picking up my first Jimny tomorrow, a red (faded to pink) 2005 hard top with 109K on the clock for a grand total of Â£400!

It needs a new wing but otherwise seems pretty good! Im slightly concerned about the high mileage though, should this be a problem? My mechanic mate will be servicing it for me asap anyway!

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29 Nov 2012 22:41 #54479 by darthloachie

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hello

ours has 130k and still goes fine , someone on here has one thats done over 180k

so dont worry too much

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29 Nov 2012 23:31 - 29 Nov 2012 23:34 #54484 by dirtydogz

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If it's not using oil and not losing water it should be ok and if you only paid Â£400 for a 2005 you can buy a secondhand engine later when you need to replace it.

2002 JLX Soft Top

Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.

Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....

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29 Nov 2012 23:41 #54485 by minibbb

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Thanks guys, thats reassuring! Its a second car so wont have many more miles going on it!

Ive not even driven it yet, I just snapped the guy's arm off when I realised how cheap it was!

Am i right in thinking I should touch the 4wd system on the tarmac? Im guessing it wont damage the car if used in the snow?

Lastly, when im hunting for a new wing, does it matter what year the donor wing comes from?

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30 Nov 2012 07:10 #54490 by VAXXi

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As a decoration plate on APIO states: "4WD system will be used only on mud, sand and snow."

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30 Nov 2012 08:53 #54492 by GuardianAngel

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On one of the Ausie forums some of the J's have done 500k km's so if looked after it should be no problem.

For Â£400 its throwaway almost

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