Few Jimny Questions

I'm buying my first Jimny and I have a few questions.
I've searched but can't find definite answers to my questions so sorry if it's all been asked and covered before...

First of all, the engines. I know they increased in capacity slightly at some point, and they went from SOHC to DOHC and then VVT was introduced. At what dates throughout it's life did these improvements happen.
And is it worth me spending more on a newer one to get VVT or shall I just buy an older around 2000 year one?

Also when did air con become available on them, as I'd like to have it.

Thanks in advance!

Hi mate.
I had a 2000 model Jimny with the SOHC and it was great never missed a beat. The DOHC cam out in 2001 I think its slightly bigger and cost more in tax Then the VVT engine came in in 2005. I would just stick to the SOHC cam. I only changed mine because another Jimny came up For sale with a very good spec. It all depends on what you want it for and what your budget is. Be warned it becomes very addictive and you need very deep pockets or a nice big credit card lol

Thanks
James

Thanks. Might just go for a 2000 model.
Then the tax will be cheaper and it'll leave me about £2000 for some mods.

I can't wait I bet I'll be driving along looking at everything thinking I can drive over that! Lol!


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Anyone know about the Air Con?


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Get one registered before 1 March 2001 and you'll just be paying £135 tax for a year - vastly preferable to the £215 I'll have to pay for my 2002 Jimny. I think they started fitting the DOHC engine in 2000 (although the soft tops continued with the SOHC for another few years). The SOHC engine has a cam belt, the DOHC has a cam chain so if you do get an SOHC make sure the belt has been changed recently, or budget for having it changed.

I don't think I've seen aircon on any pre-facelift Jimnys, but it was an option (maybe just not in the UK?). Get yourself a pair of wind deflectors and you can get plenty of fresh air without too much buffeting or rain coming in.

Road tax is £195 on my 2008 vvt.
Aircon was available as an option on the SOHC Jimnys. I know as I looked into it on my first Jimny.
That was one of the problems with ventilation as there are no vents or opening windows in the rear so you don't get the throughflow and passengers kept complaining
Expensive at about £1000 so most people didn't bother.