I must admire how well preserved you have your jimmy. I bought mine in march 2023 and it has been through the ringer and it has held up very nice. Is my daily driver and I love it. If you accessorize the interior it becomes even better.
If it’s any consolation, the Australian Jimny forums are full of dealer service complaints too. I’ve been dealing with two good dealerships here in NZ.
@@garywillis8737 we bought it from Palmerston North Eurocar Suzuki. They were friendly and not pushy. We get it serviced in Lower Hutt at Brendon Foote Suzuki. They have been good. They installed the kit to stop the ubiquitous JB74 front diff noise as soon as I mentioned the problem.
215/75R15 is a direct fit on stock suspension. Works well IMO. They are heavier than the stock tyres, which I noticed in acceleration a bit, but you soon get used to the new norm. In the UKk there is no choice of 225/75 tyres, so I can't comment. The next size up would be a 235/75R15 which is quite a bit bigger.
@@300bhpton Your experience of dealers has been similar to ours, the first dealer l went to about 7 miles away didn't show much interest when l enquired about the new Jimny then l heard not long after that they went bust so l visited another dealer a similar distance away left a deposit and took delivery 13 months later, they went bust about 18 months later, l found a new dealership had opened not far from the first one so payed them a visit, not impressed. What is it with Suzuki dealers. l think the build quality is pretty poor, the paint finish is not brilliant and in some places there is no top coat, namely under the bonnet and areas of the chassis, rust protection is zero and already a problem in a lot of areas, mainly the chassis, axles and radius arms. Whilst l've found offroad ability is okay one thing that is poor is engine breaking in low 1st due to a high low range transfer gear, hopefully soon to be rectified. l feel l should have replaced the chassis on my Land Rover!!
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I must admire how well preserved you have your jimmy. I bought mine in march 2023 and it has been through the ringer and it has held up very nice. Is my daily driver and I love it. If you accessorize the interior it becomes even better.
Nice to have a thorough review from a UK user. I have an SZ5 with 57000 miles on it. No problems so far. Great little car.
A good and honest review fitting for the little Jimny marvel. 🙌🏼
Bei House make one of the nicest rear bumpers if you can get your hands on one. Uses factory lights, has recovery points and a hitch receiver.
Great little future classic
Recommend you get those rear defogger guards from jimny style
Great vid mate, question,the bonnet insulation does it require any drilling to fit, cheers 👍
If it’s any consolation, the Australian Jimny forums are full of dealer service complaints too. I’ve been dealing with two good dealerships here in NZ.
Who are these dealers? Winger Auckland?
@@garywillis8737 we bought it from Palmerston North Eurocar Suzuki. They were friendly and not pushy. We get it serviced in Lower Hutt at Brendon Foote Suzuki. They have been good. They installed the kit to stop the ubiquitous JB74 front diff noise as soon as I mentioned the problem.
@@swampgrampus Sounds like top notch service. Thanks for sharing.
Have you sorted out the snorkel resonance issue?
All very informative, just wondering if you use E5 or E10 fuel. ??
I’ve been using normal E10 95RON fuel. There is a label inside the filler door saying E10 is suitable.
Hi, can you share your experience with the new (upsize) tires?
It’s 215/75-15 right?
I’m between 215/75-15 and 225/75-15
215/75R15 is a direct fit on stock suspension. Works well IMO. They are heavier than the stock tyres, which I noticed in acceleration a bit, but you soon get used to the new norm. In the UKk there is no choice of 225/75 tyres, so I can't comment. The next size up would be a 235/75R15 which is quite a bit bigger.
No brainer for me, 215/75-15 will be my choice
Thanks
@@300bhpton Your experience of dealers has been similar to ours, the first dealer l went to about 7 miles away didn't show much interest when l enquired about the new Jimny then l heard not long after that they went bust so l visited another dealer a similar distance away left a deposit and took delivery 13 months later, they went bust about 18 months later, l found a new dealership had opened not far from the first one so payed them a visit, not impressed. What is it with Suzuki dealers. l think the build quality is pretty poor, the paint finish is not brilliant and in some places there is no top coat, namely under the bonnet and areas of the chassis, rust protection is zero and already a problem in a lot of areas, mainly the chassis, axles and radius arms. Whilst l've found offroad ability is okay one thing that is poor is engine breaking in low 1st due to a high low range transfer gear, hopefully soon to be rectified. l feel l should have replaced the chassis on my Land Rover!!
Перед бампер дебильний, неровний в низу.