Buying a Jimny - Revision history

Bosanek: Additional minor notes

2019-11-04T06:04:37Z

Additional minor notes

Bosanek: Minor phrase correction

2019-07-10T11:13:18Z

Minor phrase correction

Bosanek: Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

2019-03-06T12:37:28Z

Reprocessed the article to clearly indicate which content refers to Jimnys gen3 and which refers to Jimnys gen4

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2019-02-21T13:31:09Z

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Bosanek: Damn typo

2019-02-11T09:30:05Z

Damn typo

Bosanek: Added a link to Daniel Brooke's comprehensive essay on owning and driving a Jimny

2019-02-11T09:29:04Z

Added a link to Daniel Brooke's comprehensive essay on owning and driving a Jimny

Bosanek: Typo

2018-03-14T12:08:11Z

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Bosanek: Added some funny remarks in the "Before you buy" chapter

2018-03-14T12:07:17Z

Added some funny remarks in the "Before you buy" chapter

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2018-02-14T12:19:12Z

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2018-02-14T12:18:24Z

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-{{note|The wiki article [[Common problems - overview|"'''Common problems - overview'''"]] contains a bit more details on some issues, and also contains links to some dedicated wiki articles.}}
+{{note|The wiki article [[Common problems - overview|"'''Common problems - overview'''"]] contains a a lot more details on some issues, and also contains links to some dedicated wiki articles about certain problems.}}
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 * Try and look behind the front headlamps, underneath the lamps and the splash guard, this is a rust point and is near the front body mounts.
 * Lift any carpet in the boot and look into the small pan where the tools/jack are stored, this can rust out, particularly on soft-tops.
-* Check the boot floor in general, this can rust through and is the most common issue.
+* Check the boot floor and the floor below the rear seats in general, this can rust through and is the most common issue.
 ** This is a real problem for older Jimnys.
-* Check around the seat belt mounting points for rust.
+** Remove the lower part (the bench) of the rear seats by simply pulling its front part up with your bare hands and this will expose the rear part of the floor.
-* Check around the plastic trim, particularly on the sills as rust hides behind.
+* Check around the seat belt mounting points for rust, especially rear seat belts.
 * Check the brackets which connect the arms holding the axle in place.
 ** These rust at the axle and at the chassis end.

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 <gallery widths=320 heights=240 class="center" perrow="3" caption="Jimny 3">
-Jimny (UK).jpg|Early edition with 1st gen. front bumper (1998-2005)
+Jimny (UK).jpg|Early edition with 1st model front bumper (1998-2005)
-Jimny (UK).jpg|Middle edition with 2nd gen. front bumper (2006-2012)
+Jimny (UK).jpg|Middle edition with 2nd model front bumper (2006-2012)
-Jimny (UK).jpg|Late edition with 3rd gen. front bumper (2012+)
+Jimny (UK).jpg|Late edition with 3rd model front bumper (2012+)
 Suzuki Jimny - with roof box Thule Pacific 200 - A01.jpg|Side view
 Suzuki Jimny - with roof rails, transverse mounted - A02.jpg|Rear view

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 *** There is hardly any middle ground between those two.
 * The fact that it has been in production since 1998 up to today (2018) indicates that there is a significant number of people worldwide who find it rather suitable.
 {{note|A Jimny owner from Brazil wrote a [https://www.danbp.org/p/pt-br/node/122 '''comprehensive essay'''] on various advantages and disadvantages of driving a Jimny after his extensive 6 years of daily use.<br>''(Use Google Translate if you don't understand Portuguese)''}}

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	* The fact that it has been in production since 1998 up to today (2018) indicates that there is a significant number of people worldwide who find it rather suitable.		* The fact that it has been in production since 1998 up to today (2018) indicates that there is a significant number of people worldwide who find it rather suitable.

		+	{{note\|A Jimny owner from Brazil wrote a [https://www.danbp.org/p/pt-br/node/122 '''comprehensive essay'''] on various advantages and disadvantages of driving a Jimny after his extensive 6 years of daily use.<br>''(Use Google Translate if you don't understand Portuguese)''}}

	{{note\|Another good source of information on about Jimny models is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Jimny#Development_history '''Generic world Wikipedia article on Jimnys'''].}}		{{note\|Another good source of information on about Jimny models is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Jimny#Development_history '''Generic world Wikipedia article on Jimnys'''].}}

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 * Last here but first before all - gather enough money for the purchase.
 ** Don't forget to bring the gathered money with you to the seller (this tends to happen due to overexcitement).
-* Lack of financial funds can be remedied by buying a new loan at the bank, selling a non-vital body organ or by performing various criminal activities.
+* Lack of financial funds can be remedied by buying a new loan at the bank, by selling a non-vital body organ or by performing various criminal activities.

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	** Everyone wants a 4WD vehicle when the snow falls, so prices are higher in the winter.		** Everyone wants a 4WD vehicle when the snow falls, so prices are higher in the winter.
	* In United Kingdom, check the MOT history [https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history '''online'''.]		* In United Kingdom, check the MOT history [https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history '''online'''.]
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		+	* Last here but first before all - gather enough money for the purchase.
		+	** Don't forget to bring the gathered money with you to the seller (this tends to happen due to overexcitement).
		+	* Lack of financial funds can be remedied by buying a new loan at the bank, selling a non-vital body organ or by performing various criminal activities.

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−	{{note\|Much more information about diesel Jimnys is present in the [[Diesel (DDiS) Jimny specifics\|"'''Diesel (DDiS) Jimny specifics''']] wiki article.}}	+	{{note\|Much more information about diesel Jimnys is present in the [[Diesel (DDiS) Jimny specifics\|"'''Diesel (DDiS) Jimny specifics'''"]] wiki article.}}

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-* The other perspective to look from is to say that Jimny is mechanically roughly like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol#Fifth_generation_%28Y61;_1997-2010;_1997%E2%80%93present_for_select_countries%29#Nissan Patrol Y61], just a lot smaller.
+* The other perspective to look from is to say that Jimny is mechanically roughly like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Patrol#Fifth_generation_%28Y61;_1997-2010;_1997%E2%80%93present_for_select_countries%29 Nissan Patrol Y61], just a lot smaller.
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 * Тhis edition has the same engine and transmission as the "middle" JB43 edition.
 * The visual difference is in a cosmetic facelift - partially modified front exterior (bumper, hood) and front interior (instrument panel, steering wheel) design.
-* However, some specimens also got [[Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control systems|ESP + TC]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire-pressure_monitoring_system#TPMS].
+* However, some specimens also got [[Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control systems|ESP + TC]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire-pressure_monitoring_system TPMS].
 * Produced from 2013 until today (2018).
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 * Buy one in the spring and sell one in the winter.
 ** Everyone wants a 4WD vehicle when the snow falls, so prices are higher in the winter.
-* In United Kingdom, check the MOT history [https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history#'''online'''.]
+* In United Kingdom, check the MOT history [https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history '''online'''.]
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 * Find a loose surface and try engaging it and also disengaging it.
 * Listen for loud clicks to confirm hubs have engaged / disengaged.
-** Beware that you cannot drive in 4WD on the road in dry conditions in a Jimny as it is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-wheel_drive#Part-time part time 4WD] and that damages the car.
+** Beware that you cannot drive in 4WD on the road in dry conditions in a Jimny as it is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-wheel_drive Part-time part time 4WD] and that damages the car.