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Help with rust - have I missed a good deal?
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24 Dec 2022 13:20 - 24 Dec 2022 15:03 #246526
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Help with rust - have I missed a good deal? was created by PeterNorthern
I'm new to the forum - I've always loved the jimnys and now the chance has come for me purchase one.
Been looking a bit online and went and saw one today.
2003 Jimny, 53,000 miles, £4,250
I drove it and had a good look. I like what I see, except for the amount of corrosion on the backend.
Please help: Have I missed out on a deal? Or dodged a bullet?
Glad of any help - thank you very much.
Been looking a bit online and went and saw one today.
2003 Jimny, 53,000 miles, £4,250
I drove it and had a good look. I like what I see, except for the amount of corrosion on the backend.
Please help: Have I missed out on a deal? Or dodged a bullet?
Glad of any help - thank you very much.
Last edit: 24 Dec 2022 15:03 by PeterNorthern.
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24 Dec 2022 13:22 #246527
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There are a few more pictures - but I had reached the limit.
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24 Dec 2022 13:33 - 24 Dec 2022 13:36 #246528
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Help with rust - have I missed a good deal?
It depends upon the vehicle age and how much they want for it.
Rear body mounts and front sills look a bit iffy, would require a good thump to see how thick the metal is. If these have gone it's likely the front body mounts are shot.
If it's cheap enough and you are prepared to weld it could be good.
Me? I would look for better. The thing with rust is what you can see is the tip of the iceberg, underneath it spreads further.
Rear body mounts and front sills look a bit iffy, would require a good thump to see how thick the metal is. If these have gone it's likely the front body mounts are shot.
If it's cheap enough and you are prepared to weld it could be good.
Me? I would look for better. The thing with rust is what you can see is the tip of the iceberg, underneath it spreads further.
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24 Dec 2022 15:05 #246529
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Replied by PeterNorthern on topic Help with rust - have I missed a good deal?
Thanks - I thought I had included that. (have added it in above now)
Its an 03, £4,250. 53,000 miles. I didn't think the price/mileage was too bad. But don't have the experience to know how much rust is expected.
Its an 03, £4,250. 53,000 miles. I didn't think the price/mileage was too bad. But don't have the experience to know how much rust is expected.
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24 Dec 2022 15:39 #246530
by jlines
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Replied by jlines on topic Help with rust - have I missed a good deal?
Doesn’t look like a deal to me, more like an overpriced wreck. I would think you could find a better one for the money.
1986 SJ413JX (Lil Red)
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2019 SZ5 (Gerald)
2023 LCV
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24 Dec 2022 16:05 #246531
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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Feels too much for me also, and that rust is going to be worse than it looks.
But I am out of touch with prices, they are all a bit stupid at the moment. That's £1000 - £1500 tops in my head
What I am certain about is good ones are out there but take a bit of finding. Be prepared to travel as the Jimny in general is not that common, I eventually found ours 125 miles from home at a dealers. Good luck
But I am out of touch with prices, they are all a bit stupid at the moment. That's £1000 - £1500 tops in my head
What I am certain about is good ones are out there but take a bit of finding. Be prepared to travel as the Jimny in general is not that common, I eventually found ours 125 miles from home at a dealers. Good luck
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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