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New-to-me Jimny in Portugal

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21 Sep 2024 14:08 - 21 Sep 2024 14:11 #257621 by PDX-ORE
Being from the States there are a LOT of compact cars we just do not get there, it's a shame. I have owned a '96 Jeep Cherokee and a '96 Toyota 4Runner... both very capable and fun rigs. Along with vintage and modern VW's, classic Chrysler's, Subaru's, and many others... car guy here. 

So when I made the move to Portugal in February of this year I knew just what to look for. With so many Jimny's being made in the Santana/Spain factory you'd think they would be everywhere. In Spain they are plentiful... but Portuguese import laws are greedy and it unfortunately keeps the numbers very low here (which usually means the older cars are well past their prime).

Took me about 4-5 months of searching every day to find my Jimny... and so worth the wait. The hardest combo to find is a removable top with AC... it wasn't an option offered much here, being a coastal country. But it gets quite hot in the summer, and I am getting soft in my middle age, so versatility is needed. I could not be more excited!

JB33
2003 Hardtop
5spd manual
105,000 kms
40mm lift springs/shocks + 215 tires
Recently repainted (painting cars is very affordable here in Portugal)

Aside from some lighting upgrades, seat relocation brackets, and a few interior creature comforts... I am going keep it fairly as-is. 

Look for all my NOOB questions coming soon (after I exhaust the search feature, obviously)

 

 

 

 
Last edit: 21 Sep 2024 14:11 by PDX-ORE.
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21 Sep 2024 14:26 #257622 by Lambert
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Nice jimny. Welcome to the forum!

Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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21 Sep 2024 16:31 #257623 by DrRobin
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Looks like a very nice clean example, I am sure you will have plenty of fun, especially with the top down on those long sunny days.

Robin

2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
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22 Sep 2024 17:20 - 22 Sep 2024 17:23 #257638 by PDX-ORE
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It was well taken care of for sure.

Top down adventures here I come!

 
Last edit: 22 Sep 2024 17:23 by PDX-ORE.
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22 Sep 2024 18:17 #257641 by Soeley
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Hello and welcome, looks well!
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26 Sep 2024 23:35 - 26 Sep 2024 23:40 #257698 by Filipao
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Hello and welcome both to the forum and to Portugal. 

If you see me around honk! 

 
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27 Sep 2024 07:28 #257699 by Motacilla

If you see me around honk! 

 

My advice, if you see Filipao don't just honk, chase him down and demand a tour of his Gen4.  He has some cool kit on that Jimny and is very tech-savvy -- IMO good guy to know if you are responsible for the care & feeding of a Jimny in Portugal.
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27 Sep 2024 08:47 #257700 by PDX-ORE
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Hello and welcome both to the forum and to Portugal. 

If you see me around honk! 

 
Bom Dia Filipao! 

Where in Portugal are you living? I am in Lisbon, Sao Bento area.

I will give a honk for a tour... and look out for a DM from me as well. I have a lot to learn about the local automotive scene. Brothers in Arms. :) 

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28 Sep 2024 00:32 - 28 Sep 2024 00:33 #257717 by Filipao
Replied by Filipao on topic New-to-me Jimny in Portugal
@Mottacilla you're just too kind! Hahahah

To the OP @PDX-ORE, I'm a (poor) farmer close to Vila Nova de Milfontes.

 
 
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26 Nov 2024 16:56 #258524 by sixmile
Replied by sixmile on topic New-to-me Jimny in Portugal
Cracking looking O2.   You've the best of both worlds.

I believe all convertibles were built in Spain so maybe it was made not too far away from you.  

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