Suzuki Jimny 1.3 JLX 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A good little 4x4 for the money - or at least it seemed so!
Costs
Found the car unbearable to ride in. Took it back after only 6 weeks ownership - lost at least £1,000 in depreciation - at least!
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On the road
Driving
Great in a straight line on flat roads. Hopped front to back, bounced from side to side. Thought I could get used to it - wrong!
Performance
Nippy enough, but couldn't get any more than 33mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down in six weeks. Started first time for 42 days.
Image
My wife and I thought the little 4x4 looked great. Still do, but parked against real 4x4s I was a little embarrassed.
Comfort
Bloody uncomfortable - the ride gave me inflammation of the spine (doctor's comments).
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Security and Service
Security
Yep - not broken into or stolen for the few weeks I owned it.
Service
My series of comments and faxes to the manufacturer landed on deaf ears. Part exchanged the Jimny for an Ignis. A better, if not perfect, swap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Too thirsty.
Other
Too much.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No