Re:Buying Guide

Bob,

Thanks for the information about the Jimny.
PM sent.

You have really did your best.well done brother.

Hello all, new here. Been researching and looking to purchase a Jimny for a while now, and not even that long in searching a few good deals have come up locally. I had set out thinking 2008 models and beyond, with lower mileage, happy to pay a good price for one.

The wildcard that came up today though was an 'O2' edition convertible in great condition, with a hard top, 67K on the clock for 2500. I'd be going to see it in person but from what I see no rust to be seen, MOT history is shockingly clear of problems. Only thing is, on the phone, I asked about any 'wobble' past 45mph. He said there was, mentioned the king pins, bearing etc., said he'd be happy to lower prices, put it through the garage etc.

My question is, do you guys see any mention of the 'wobble' (depending on whether its braking etc) as a deal breaker usually? She looks in great condition, I just don't know if it's something most people would run a mile at.

Not if they're going to fund fixing it and the rest of the car is sound. If it had other problems as well then I'd walk away but if they're being genuine and upfront then ok.

I’d rather have to replace mechanical parts than cut out rot and weld fresh steel in.

All Jimnys will need the king pin bearings doing sooner or later.

paradox1001 wrote: All Jimnys will need the king pin bearings doing sooner or later.

My brother owned a Jimny O2 from new for many years. When I bought my Jimny he told me exactly what Paradox here just said - Jimny's WILL need the king-pin bearings doing. And probably sooner rather than later.

Mine gets a little wobble at 45mph. It could be wheel-balance but I bought a king-pin bearing kit ages ago and simply haven't yet had the time to get on and do it. The job is not too difficult to do at all.