Hi from Yorkshire

I'm quite a fan of the 110 doublecab pickup. I've seen a few modded (although extreme) and they look fantastic. I would have had one myself if it wasnt for the size and the price!!

Had a conversation with a mate about landy's and as much as they are the 4x4 vehicle of choice, they are quite costly to buy, but of course that is a good thing for you now it comes to selling

Yes they will tow and are perhaps a better "do everything" vehicle. BUT...

...the Jimny is more modern and has all the benefits of effectively being a mini landrover. Perfect wheelbase, nice and light, a little engine like a sewing maching that looked after and with correct gearing will go anywhere as people have proved here and Rob@ORA.

PLUS... there is now loads of stuff you can do to the Jimny and if most on here are honest (which I know they are) thats almost more fun to most. Trying to find the next cool mod! lol

Biased yes, but only because I like being the underdog and being different.

Bang for buck, the Jimny is a BEAST!!

Buy one, the worst is you will sell it and buy something else if you dont like it.

Sponnie wrote: Had a conversation with a mate about landy's and as much as they are the 4x4 vehicle of choice, they are quite costly to buy, but of course that is a good thing for you now it comes to selling

Thanks for the comments

I actually think I'm coming up with a master plan :woohoo:

I think I might keep the Landy and get a Jimny to have a play with. Probably looking at something around £2500.

The reasoning for keeping the Landy is that if I sold it I would never get another one like it and I want to be sure I am doing the right thing.

I suppose I'd better get rid of my '69 lightweight that is waiting to be built up or the wife will go mad:evil:

To be honest I have heard that Landrovers are going to keep their value or even increase in value as the Defender replacement wont be anywhere as practical as the current shape model.

TheTyke wrote:

Sponnie wrote: Had a conversation with a mate about landy's and as much as they are the 4x4 vehicle of choice, they are quite costly to buy, but of course that is a good thing for you now it comes to selling

Thanks for the comments

I actually think I'm coming up with a master plan :woohoo:

I think I might keep the Landy and get a Jimny to have a play with. Probably looking at something around £2500.

The reasoning for keeping the Landy is that if I sold it I would never get another one like it and I want to be sure I am doing the right thing.

I suppose I'd better get rid of my '69 lightweight that is waiting to be built up or the wife will go mad:evil:

Hi Tyke
Not been around over the weekend - no broadband at the moment (long story ) typeing this at work
You won't regret a jimny - good fun to drive - just don't throw them round roundabouts, good offroad and parts aren't too bad if you shop around - plenty of crashed ones at the breakers for cheap parts ie complete front prop for £25 if you keep the nice landie and get a jimny for fun you could go for an already lifted one for a lot less than the cost of a standard one + lift
go on do it you won't regret it

supergaz wrote: Hi and welcome
Its a shame that no suzuki 4x4 is good on fuel, as they are reliable and great fun. I find it cheaper to tow my heavily modified jimny on a 600kg trailer totaling 2000kg behind a 3.2 shogun. Lucky if mine is to get 15mpg.

Thats OK if you happen to have a 2.3 Shogun to hand!!
Horses for courses really, I wanted a competitive 4X4 for trials, I don't have a big tow car so I wanted to be able to drive it to and from sites and something the wife could drive to work in the snow.
Options were a 90 or a Jimny, Jimny ticked all the boxes.
John.

I think I'm going to look at getting a Jimny as a second vehicle to start with and keep the Landy.

Now the issues start as I want a convertible and being a tight sod from Yorkshire I want it with a few bits and the fancy hard top. The hunt is on!!!!!!!!!

I suppose the only issue is that I will have to sacrifice my Wheelhorse and my 13hp chipper with hydraulic feed (Don't use it!!! Just have it to say I've got one!!!!!!)

Mine has a lift, mud tyres, etc and is up for sale. Its not a soft top though... could think of nothing more gay than a soft top Jimny ha ha...

I can.
A soft top in baby blue or silver!

:laugh:

Joking! :dry:

TheTyke wrote: I think I'm going to look at getting a Jimny as a second vehicle to start with and keep the Landy.

Now the issues start as I want a convertible and being a tight sod from Yorkshire I want it with a few bits and the fancy hard top. The hunt is on!!!!!!!!!

I suppose the only issue is that I will have to sacrifice my Wheelhorse and my 13hp chipper with hydraulic feed (Don't use it!!! Just have it to say I've got one!!!!!!)

theres one here that may fit the bill soft top with a hardtop back, lift, snorkel etc
www.bigjimny.com/index.php?option=com_ku...1&id=33158&Itemid=75

darthloachie wrote:

TheTyke wrote: I think I'm going to look at getting a Jimny as a second vehicle to start with and keep the Landy.

Now the issues start as I want a convertible and being a tight sod from Yorkshire I want it with a few bits and the fancy hard top. The hunt is on!!!!!!!!!

I suppose the only issue is that I will have to sacrifice my Wheelhorse and my 13hp chipper with hydraulic feed (Don't use it!!! Just have it to say I've got one!!!!!!)

theres one here that may fit the bill soft top with a hardtop back, lift, snorkel etc
www.bigjimny.com/index.php?option=com_ku...1&id=33158&Itemid=75

Thanks had seen that one on eBay.

Having a good think about it. Only issue is it is a long way down the country. Don't fancy hours on the motorway in one:(

ha ha we'v got a comedian , Iv got a blue one but i got the removable hard top

Welcome Tyke,i'm about 20 minutes drive from you and pick my first Jimny up next week which will have a few mods.

Can't wait !!!