New Jimny waiting list

Andy - if you want a laugh (and you sound as if you might need one) have a look at
:

A very scathing dissection of the Australian car market. OK, he's got an axe to grind (probably more than one), but it makes you think twice. And if something works Down Under it will probably work here.

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Or Google 'Auto Expert Australia' and then search for Lemon list: The top 20 worst cars to buy in 2019

Lambert wrote: We very nearly had it's predecessor the yeti instead of the grand vitara. We were only put off by the VW emissions debacle.

Hate to say it, but i think you had a lucky escape. That Yeti is one ugly mother humper. It aint even FUGLY,

The Karoq is a good looker, but its price is intimating.

For a mid range SE-L with 4x4 ...or rather AWD, are around 26,500 with Carwow with a discount of 2,350. Off-road videos are very uneventful, and all these SUV's nowadays are seemingly weak fashion statements. Around 95% of sales are for FWD poser mobiles, Guy at Skoda looked at me gone out when interest ws shown in the 4x4 model

True 4x4 off-road'ers are mega expensive, and there all horrible looking imo.

Jimny is in a league of its own thats for sure.

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Or Google 'Auto Expert Australia' and then search for Lemon list: The top 20 worst cars to buy in 2019

Yeah it dont surprise me buddy,

Thanks fr that video Guy. Yeah it kinda lays out what i was already thinking about these mainstream cars. Looked inside most of them this week:

Jeep renegade = Awful looking in the flesh, expensive and terrible build quality and interior
Jeep Rubicon = 40k!! A monster in the flesh, bloody HUGE it is.
Peugeot = NO, JUST NO
Volvo XC40 = 35K+ for an AWD.
Ford Kuga AWD = Again 30k+ for a mid spec. Reviews are awful for it.
Volkswagen Tiagan = 34k+ for AWD. Another SUV playing at being a 4x4.
Jaguar E-Pace = Again 35k for AWD. Good looker, but tosh reliability etc.


The SUV craze is weird. Big bulky cars, most being driven FWD (front wheel drive). What is the point in them really! Poser mobiles!

Andy2640 wrote:

Guy 2 wrote: Sorry, that didn't seem to work.

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Or Google 'Auto Expert Australia' and then search for Lemon list: The top 20 worst cars to buy in 2019

Yeah it dont surprise me buddy,

Thanks fr that video Guy. Yeah it kinda lays out what i was already thinking about these mainstream cars. Looked inside most of them this week:

Jeep renegade = Awful looking in the flesh, expensive and terrible build quality and interior
Jeep Rubicon = 40k!! A monster in the flesh, bloody HUGE it is.
Peugeot = NO, JUST NO
Volvo XC40 = 35K+ for an AWD.
Ford Kuga AWD = Again 30k+ for a mid spec. Reviews are awful for it.
Volkswagen Tiagan = 34k+ for AWD. Another SUV playing at being a 4x4.
Jaguar E-Pace = Again 35k for AWD. Good looker, but tosh reliability etc.


The SUV craze is weird. Big bulky cars, most being driven FWD (front wheel drive). What is the point in them really! Poser mobiles!

If your looking at other options, may I suggest taking a look at the Subaru XV or Forester. Granted they are not hardcore off road vehicles, but you are getting permanent awd as standard. We've owned many Subarus over the years in our family and they have always been mega reliable and great cars.

I did quite a selection of green lanes in a mk1 forester, its surprising what they are capable of with a decent set of tyres. Have a look up some videos of the XV, there are quite a lot of off road accessories available such as lift kits etc.

I sympathise with your situation with the Jimny, I had a lot of trouble with the first dealer I was with too. I would encourage you to stick it out as it really is a great car.

Andy2640 wrote:
The SUV craze is weird. Big bulky cars, most being driven FWD (front wheel drive). What is the point in them really! Poser mobiles!

I used to think like that- What is the point in a crippled 4x4?

However, I now think that with what passes for "roads" around here something with off road suspension and decent ground clearance is what I need just to drive about, so I can see the point in saving several thousand on the price.

Well..... After all my moaning and persistent chasing up....I just had the magical phone call.

Message says they got me a jimny in blue (I hope) coming some time this Quarter (within 12 weeks).


Did i mention, i think Suzuki are really.... amazingly great Hahaa!!

Great news - I'm really pleased for you.

Just remember, now you've got to stay calm!

Guy 2 wrote: Great news - I'm really pleased for you.

Just remember, now you've got to stay calm!

I can cancel the psychotherapist now.

I'm always available for the price of a cup of tea!

Guy 2 wrote: I'm always available for the price of a cup of tea!

Hhaahahaaaa, your a gooden mate

GeorgeC wrote:

Andy2640 wrote:

GeorgeC wrote: I may be asking the obvious, but does anyone else here get the impression that Suzuki (GB, JA, AUS) and some dealers are "reading the mail"? PM is ok on this.

What gives you that impression?
Besides.....i couldnt give 2 stuffs

Two emails in my inbox today! Yes, I have overreacted after recent events.
Andy wait till I finish typing!

But...but...oh ok