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Vitara or jimny automatic softop

  • greyhound
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21 Sep 2016 14:01 #172641 by greyhound
Vitara or jimny automatic softop was created by greyhound
Hi All

I am new to the site, please excuse my ignorance sometimes.

As a hobby, over the bast few years I buy older type cars,renovate then to my taste drive around europe and sell on, sometimes at a loss whihc I appreciate

I have done this with Hyundai Coupe/ Volvo c70 soft top.
This year I am looking at either a used Jimny Soft top/or Vitara soft top, either must be automatic. Is there much difference in spec / size etc costs running costs/parts

Any help or advice on what one to go for. I understand that my specifications on type style, may be few and far between, Am happy to spend around £1000 on the vehicle,as I will get it mechanically sound, sprayed new top if needs etc.
I live in Kent, am happy to travel to look at one

If there are any local mechanics that are trustworthy to do some of the work I would appreciate details.

Any advice help appreciated

Many Thanks all

Can someone point me in the right direction for classified ads on the site

jeff

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21 Sep 2016 17:39 #172651 by JamJim
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Since you're aim is driving on-road.... i'd shoot for the vitara. More space interior room, better road manners and a bit more comfortable.

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22 Sep 2016 06:44 #172672 by Busta
I agree with Jimjam. That's not to say you can't go a long way in a Jimny, but the heavy live axle on the front makes handling much more boat like and the ride much less settled than the independant front suspension of a Vitara. You'll also get a choice of engines in the Vitara. Convertible Jimnys all use the older single cam 1.3 but Vitaras have the choice of a few 4cyl petrols, a couple of diesels and 2 v6 petrols.

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03 Oct 2016 17:32 #173124 by Old Blind Dog
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Why. Here in Russia we have softop Jimnys with M13A which is DOHC. And they came out of Spain.

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