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Setok



Member Since: 16 Jan 2009
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 422

Finland 
I just went for a test drive in the new Jimny. It’s utterly brilliant. Basic, honest, utilitarian, affordable, dependable, superb off-road (I didn’t get to properly test that, but everyone seems to claim that), heaps of character, some useful modern features but with decent heritage thrown in. Fundamentally it’s everything a Defender should be. Oh and they’re selling like crazy (dealer quoted a 22 month waiting time!). It’s heartbreaking to think Land Rover could be producing wee balls of fun like this if they wanted.

I’m also shocked at how comfortable the rear seats were, even at my height (close to 190cm). I want one!
Post #796849 5th Oct 2019 8:04pm
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DSC-off



Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 1400

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Great news, good to hear you're impressed with the Jimny.
So, I could buy both a brand new base spec Jimny and a pre-registered Volvo XC60 T5 (around £32k) for less than a 110.
And still have change to tax them both for a few years.

Shame about the 22month waiting list though.
A bigger, wider, longer, "Jimny Plus" with a 2.0 litre engine would be even more up my street.
Post #796862 5th Oct 2019 9:15pm
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Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
I’ve been spending an unhealthy amount of time looking at the KAP Suzuki Facebook page. They’ll make you one of these...



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Looks like a great spiritual successor to a S3 pickup. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #796895 6th Oct 2019 8:46am
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spudfan



Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
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Ireland 
Right, I was intrigued by this and as I was looking for a first car for my daughter who does horsey stuff one of these came to mind. I went on line on the chat thing and I was put in touch with a salesman from the garage of my choice. He answered my queries. That was about 6.30pm, now that is service. Anyway it would be £1000 deposit with delivery late first quarter in 2020.
I was looking at second hand 90/110's but good ones are expensive and like hens teeth. Considering a tdi/td5 Discovery if the right one comes up. But a new Jimny basic spec would be a good investment for years. As she lives away from home I want something reliable for her.
Anyway great customer service from Suzuki.
P.S. I have just received a transcript of my conversation with the salesman together with his name, photo and details.
Solihull take note. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #797613 10th Oct 2019 5:45pm
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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: dordrecht
Posts: 1279

Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Get the Jimny. Reliable, low running costs, warranty and looks good!
Post #797622 10th Oct 2019 6:16pm
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spudfan



Member Since: 10 Sep 2007
Location: Co Donegal
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Ireland 
What is the UK road tax on a Jimny? 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #797636 10th Oct 2019 7:50pm
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Joe the Plumber



Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
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2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White
According to Parkers, £530 for the first year and then £145 per year, for all versions.

If only it had four doors and a heated screen, I'd be seriously tempted to replace our current Fiesta with one, just for how it looks and because my very old mum can get in and out of tall cars more easily.
Post #797677 11th Oct 2019 5:47am
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Mike c



Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green
I look forward to seeing more of these on the roads, such a refreshing change from all the hideous bloated style over substance SUVs these days! Looks like its straight from the 80s! Cool
Post #797689 11th Oct 2019 7:20am
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lohr500



Member Since: 14 Sep 2014
Location: Skipton
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black
And a long wheelbase version would be nice :

https://www.cartoq.com/2018-suzuki-jimny-l...look-like/
Post #797703 11th Oct 2019 8:39am
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Tim in Scotland



Member Since: 23 May 2007
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From the A pillar back it looks like a baby G-Wagon! Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #797708 11th Oct 2019 9:11am
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Mike c



Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Maldon, Essex
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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green
Still wouldn't change my Defender for one but it's got to be the next best thing available in the real world these days (unless you need to tow or need space) seeing as LR have seem to have sold themselves out to the (wealthy) masses!
Post #797732 11th Oct 2019 3:27pm
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ak34



Member Since: 23 Apr 2015
Location: Riga
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Latvia 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green
I have two defenders but after test drive could not resist ordering Jimny as winter daily driver. Winter road mainatnance here involves lots of agrresive chemicals on roads. Expecialy last couple of winters were bad. In May paid EUR 2000 deposit with scheduled delivery in October. Now the dealer postponed delivery to March. New orders now have waiting list around 2 years.

But it is not defender. Payload is 300 or 400 kg, not much customization options, almost no winter tires to choose from. Depriciation should be small because of long waiting lists and low volume. But defenders now have 0 or negative depeciation. I suppose maintanence will be much cheaper than for defenders
Post #798396 16th Oct 2019 11:07am
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GREENI



Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
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United Kingdom 
Tim in Scotland wrote:
From the A pillar back it looks like a baby G-Wagon!




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Post #798409 16th Oct 2019 1:50pm
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diesel_jim



Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
ak34 wrote:

not much customization options, almost no winter tires to choose from.



Plenty of mods available in Australia.... just check this video for a couple of suspension kits to start with....

Post #798422 16th Oct 2019 6:12pm
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familymad



Member Since: 13 Dec 2011
Location: Bucks
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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Love that little thing 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #798424 16th Oct 2019 6:36pm
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