Hello All

As it's new years day I thought I'd better finally say Hi.
Been lurking for a while and maybe asked a question or two. Nice to find a decent forum still in exsistance. Facebook is just not the same ...

Got rid of my 2006 L200 (2WD) a few months back and got a 2005 Jimny. Wanted one for a long time, well actually wanted an old Land Rover but prices!!!, and decided a few years back that a Jimny would be a great alternative.
I have no reason for a 4x4 although I do live in the sticks down some narrow, wet lanes.

Looked at a couple, bought one of them as it drove the nicest, and had had welding done to an acceptable standard. I can weld but have no desire to, getting too old.
Since getting it I have realised I paid too much, there are issues I did not find on inspection, they don't like hills and it can carry less than our Fiesta, and costs nearly as much to run as the L200!, but I love it and it puts a smile on my face.

Rear seats came out immediately in order to simplify the load area, passengers were never on the cards. On that note I had to cancel my month old insurance as Churchill were not happy about no rear seats. Went to Flux who I had got a quote from previously and they quoted less because it only had 2 seats. Go figure.

Currently have kits sat waiting to do the kingpin bearings, and a couple of belts, although tightening the alternator one stopped the squealing when driving off with lights, rear window heater and fan on. read all about the crank pulley failure whilst researching that one. No sign of any wobble I can see.

I'm not a stranger to cars and DIY mechanicery, I have a couple of classics in the garage, but have been off cars for a few years and sort of lost my Mojo. Hopefully the Jimny will help me get it back rather than put me off forever!!!

Anyway, thats me. I may well ask more daft questions, but I'll try not to.
Happy New Year.
G

Hello and welcome, don't forget to add some pictures of your Jimny

Great to have you along for the journey.

The Jimny is a great vehicle for tinkering, easy enough to work on and not too complicated, especially as someone on here has always had past experience of fixing most issues.

Enjoy.

Robin

Hi and welcome.
It has some undesirable points in a game of car top trumps, but it's fun and keeps a smile on your face. Those that get it forgive the odd flaw it may have and just enjoy it.