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Buying my first Jimny
16 May 2023 11:59 #249137
by Dured
Replied by Dured on topic Buying my first Jimny
g13bb - lower power, less common, older engine, probably lower parts availability, belt not chain more prone to damage, more prone to head gasket issues and weaker manual transmission. Also when swapping for 1.6i all the engines will be older. But these are my concerns, I am not an expert.
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16 May 2023 13:01 #249138
by DrRobin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
Replied by DrRobin on topic Buying my first Jimny
As the G13bb is an older engine it will be harder to find a decent replacement if it fails big time or if you wanted to increase size to 1.6L a decent G16 will be hard to find.
However, the car you are looking at is low mileage so expect it to be going well over 100,000Km before you get any real problems, just keep to the maintenance schedule and I am sure it will be reliable as anything. If you need spares contact Martin at the BigJimny store (see ad at top of page), if he can't help you he will know someone who can.
Personally I would rather have an older Jimny with no rust and low mileage than something with a lot of miles on it and rust breaking out everywhere. If it is rust free and not under-sealed, then I would get it under-sealed straight away.
Robin
However, the car you are looking at is low mileage so expect it to be going well over 100,000Km before you get any real problems, just keep to the maintenance schedule and I am sure it will be reliable as anything. If you need spares contact Martin at the BigJimny store (see ad at top of page), if he can't help you he will know someone who can.
Personally I would rather have an older Jimny with no rust and low mileage than something with a lot of miles on it and rust breaking out everywhere. If it is rust free and not under-sealed, then I would get it under-sealed straight away.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
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16 May 2023 15:59 - 16 May 2023 16:00 #249140
by kenndo
Replied by kenndo on topic Buying my first Jimny
Ok well I went to view the car today, was able to take as long as I needed to look through it all and test drive. Will upload pics following this post but to start:
General points:
- The engine is a GB13B (had my suspicions when i read it has 82ps in the ad)
- VIN number begins with JS
Good points:
- No engines noises, no engine smoke, temp gauge planted to middle, fluids at right level and looking good, transition very smooth, 4wd ranges engaged without any issues
- General condition of the car seemed very good
- Everything looks original, no tampering, all bodywork lined up as it should, no evidence of any respraying. A few minor scratches otherwise for its age the bodywork was in great nick.
- The interior also looked very good, all the plastics etc nearly mint condition.
- All lighting, cockpit controls including functionality all worked seamlessly
- All sills & windows in good condition
- Absolutely no death wobble, only started to feel some modest steering wheel shake at around 110km but i think that is normal
- Felt very true on the road, did not pull to one side or another, good under breaking
- All brake line and vacuum system looked in good condition
Bad points:
- Some rust apparent beneath the car at at various points but I was hoping to see what you guys thought how severe it looks. To me it seems quite superficial and not structural, there were a few areas where i could peal the bottom layer of material off but solid beneath (see various pics). Perhaps one body mount looked a little concerning otherwise there was nearly no rust behind front lights, along side trim etc. It looks like some of the underside of the car was undersealed before but does't look like the most thorough job
- Small area at underside of engine block where there seems to have been/is some oil or fluid escaping (very contained - see pic)
- Some mice managed to get in the car while it was stored in the garage and seemingly made themselves at home under the back seats, fortunately didn't chew any material up but smells like a bloody hamsters cage.
- Tyres have plenty tread but manufactured in 2007
- Sliding mechanism on driver seat is on its way out
- Light squeaking on brakes
- Corrosion on Wheel alloys
General points:
- The engine is a GB13B (had my suspicions when i read it has 82ps in the ad)
- VIN number begins with JS
Good points:
- No engines noises, no engine smoke, temp gauge planted to middle, fluids at right level and looking good, transition very smooth, 4wd ranges engaged without any issues
- General condition of the car seemed very good
- Everything looks original, no tampering, all bodywork lined up as it should, no evidence of any respraying. A few minor scratches otherwise for its age the bodywork was in great nick.
- The interior also looked very good, all the plastics etc nearly mint condition.
- All lighting, cockpit controls including functionality all worked seamlessly
- All sills & windows in good condition
- Absolutely no death wobble, only started to feel some modest steering wheel shake at around 110km but i think that is normal
- Felt very true on the road, did not pull to one side or another, good under breaking
- All brake line and vacuum system looked in good condition
Bad points:
- Some rust apparent beneath the car at at various points but I was hoping to see what you guys thought how severe it looks. To me it seems quite superficial and not structural, there were a few areas where i could peal the bottom layer of material off but solid beneath (see various pics). Perhaps one body mount looked a little concerning otherwise there was nearly no rust behind front lights, along side trim etc. It looks like some of the underside of the car was undersealed before but does't look like the most thorough job
- Small area at underside of engine block where there seems to have been/is some oil or fluid escaping (very contained - see pic)
- Some mice managed to get in the car while it was stored in the garage and seemingly made themselves at home under the back seats, fortunately didn't chew any material up but smells like a bloody hamsters cage.
- Tyres have plenty tread but manufactured in 2007
- Sliding mechanism on driver seat is on its way out
- Light squeaking on brakes
- Corrosion on Wheel alloys
Last edit: 16 May 2023 16:00 by kenndo.
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16 May 2023 16:38 - 16 May 2023 16:39 #249141
by kenndo
Replied by kenndo on topic Buying my first Jimny
Last edit: 16 May 2023 16:39 by kenndo.
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16 May 2023 16:51 - 16 May 2023 16:54 #249142
by kenndo
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Last edit: 16 May 2023 16:54 by kenndo.
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16 May 2023 19:44 #249145
by kenndo
Replied by kenndo on topic Buying my first Jimny
Any thoughts on the pics and general condition welcome particularly regarding the rust and also leak on the engine block.
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