G'Day from down under

Hi

I just joined the forum so thought I should say hello.

Living in Bunbury, Western Australia. Originally from the UK, so I can understand your accents

I will be collecting a new Jimny next week, although it's really my wife's car. Outgoing car is a Smart fourtwo but we decided we wanted something we can drive on the beech [and drive off it again] as we have recently moved & now live 200m from the sea.

I don't expect to be doing any mods or serious off-road stuff, but I have enjoyed getting off-road previously in a Pajero so I won't rule it out completely.

Comment on the Jimny: I read many reviews and all said they are great off-road but the ride is harsh on-road, after a test drive [2011 model] I found the Jimny quite nice on the road and far exceeded my expectations, those people who say it's jarring and harsh have obviously never drive a smart car.

The only negative was that it was slow. But it was an automatic and only had 460km so the engine would have been tight.

hi and welcome to the forum,
i think when people say the jimny is a harsh ride,most of them have been modified so this is why.
i have hired standard jimnys whilst on holliday euroupe and found them to be ok. :evil: steve.

Welcome to the group

I'm a Sandgroper but living in Vic these days. I drive all over the country and don't find the seats harsh or tiring at all. Have had a lot worse, Moke, Lada, Goggomobile Dart, Haflinger, Bongo Van, BMW Isetta, they were all rubbish on trips.

Just keep your tyres at around 22-25 psi and the drive is quite comfortable.

Welcome to the gang, lots of helpful people on here ....................

Welcome along. How long have you been out there mate?

Kirkynut