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Re:Late jimnys
- Chezzy71
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That's shocking
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One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Vw's are not by any means trouble free but they dont rust..
My caddy maxi is 2010 extensively modified especially the underside with mostly audi tt and mk5 golf gti running gear and kw v2 fully adjustable's a full camper interior... but i don't need to worry about it rusting just yet lol
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Even the bare steel edges
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Chezzy71 wrote: Well not when your looking over 20k for a new one
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But they weren't £20k.
In 2015 they were £12k new but that was list price, which they never sold for.
So they were a cheap car!
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Just because the Norwegian suzuki importer treats them.
Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.
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So if that was list price and your saying they didnt sell for that what did they sell for.....?
Obviously the 20k price tag i was referring to now.
Above is an example of the dealer rust proofing them in norway, is this also an option in the uk when new...?
And was it back in 2004 5 6 7 8 onwards
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In the end I found a low mileage one owner 2009 with minimal rust, the garage from which I purchased it from put in on the ramps so I could inspect it's condition before purchase. Now fully treated and waxoyl'ed it's proving to be a great fun vehicle.
But I do agree that the level of rust is very surprising for a vehicle supplied today. Rust has not been on my radar since my Ford Escort MK2, I've had a string of cars, cheap bangers and one brand new C1 in 2011, none have shown any signs of underbody rust that has required treating.
But that's just the way it is if you want a Jimny, irrespective of how much it cost new. It's too early to comment on the GEN4, but Suzuki have implied (fingers crossed) that they have improved things, but they won't rust if you can't get one, so maybe that's the improvement
Keep looking, good ones are out there, and when you find one you will just Smile and Smile.
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