Suzuki Jimny 1.3 JLX 3d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can't possibly complain at the price.
Costs
Not serviced yet, but the garage offered me a plan to spread service costs out over the year. neat if you want it.
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On the road
Driving
People complain the Jimny jumps about on motorways and so on, but I have owned 3 bigger 4 x 4's and its a typical all wheel drive characteristic. Anyway the Jimny is just fine, easy to drive, nippy, great, and actually doesn't move around much at all.
Performance
The engine is dead quiet and starts first pull every time, sweet as a nut. Nippy but don't take on a boy racer unless you're on a dirt track!. Actually low end acceleration is fine, but not so easy to go from 60 to 70 quickly.
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Living with it
Reliability
No faults so far, not even a squeak from the dash.
Image
Well it hasn't quite got the class of a Range Rover Vogue, but it gets noticed more and for a fraction of the cost. Mine's bright blue, cant miss it!
Comfort
For a lo cast car its brilliant. Driving position is comfy and excellent visibility. rear passengers get remarkable space considering how short the car is.
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Security and Service
Security
Unfortunately I hear they are quite vulnerable in this area. But then if you wanted to escape the law, wouldn't you go for an XR3i?
Service
Dealer was fine. Not too pushy. Didn't want to do a deal on a tow bar though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
What can I say? Yes, none.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes