Wanted Jimny!

Hi all! 

Warning - I’m a complete newbie to the Jimny world!

Have been keeping my eyes out for a Jimny for much of the past months and suddenly wondered onto this forum. Clearly haven’t been looking in the right places until now.

I’ve just seen a Jimny on auto trader and wondering if anyone has any thoughts on it? Am going to view but would be great to have any advice or suggested questions to ask. It seems low mileage and well maintained. Does the price seem reasonable? 

www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102088827793

Thanks so much in advance for any guidance!! 
 

lt looks nice enough but the MOT history shows a failure in 2019 for corrosion on both rear suspension mountings and a seat belt anchorage.

Obviously this will have been repaired, but the vehicle warrants close inspection for structural integrity.

Maybe an AA/RAC or similar inspection would be the next step if you are genuinely interested in buying it.

Yes, I saw that. Hoping to take a closer look when I visit it but apart from looking for rust not sure what else. If it looks good I think RAC/AA sounds like a sensible next step! If any other pointers please do share. Thanks so much lightning.

Have a look at the buying guide in the information section on the top banner. Beyond that 2005 is the start of the weaker manual gearbox period and at 78k it's likely that it will not have been touched yet meaning a potential 500 plus quid bill is waiting for you.

Thanks this is very helpful! Ah yes I was going with the 05 later gearbox as I thought it was slightly stronger than it’s predecessor. Hmm let me ask the seller when I see the car if any work has been done on it he gearbox but as you say seems unlikely. Thanks!

Thanks for the advice so far. Viewed the car in person today. Any thoughts on the level of rust that is currently present? I've read various threads on this forum but just trying to decide if this is relatively surface level and can be resolved or its worth going for a totally different Jimny. 

Thanks!