Re:new Gen4 or not ?

Motacilla wrote:

Well done Mr Zilla. Good colour too.

I tend to agree with you re the SZ5 upgrades being a mixed bag. On the German forum, there is a thread of "things that annoy me about my SZ5" (called the "GJ" there), and it is an interesting read for us LCV owners. For example, many owners find that the automatic climate control fan switches on and off so frequently that it becomes distracting -- that would certainly bother me. I prefer the old school. So the LCV is a good choice, in my opinion.

For clarity. That won’t be the internal heater fan. It is a fan in the engine bay by the rad. Not 100% sure where it is located or its exact use. But the only way to hear it so stand in front of the vehicle while it is running. You can’t hear it or even detect it from anywhere inside the vehicle.

I'm planning to switch to Geolandars when the Dunlops are ready to retire. They are probably the best all-around choice for the Jimny. Certainly better than the Dunlops.

About the Dunlops in the rain: I don't disagree exactly. But I would say, it is more a question of driving style. In my view, a vehicle with the Jimny's unique characteristics -- high unsprung weight ratio, very lightly loaded back axle, high COG -- dictates caution in the wet, no matter what kind of tyres.

Everyone has their own preference of course. For my part, I just couldn't bring myself to throw out the brand new Dunlops, despite their performance being merely adequate.

The aircon compressor cutting in and out* can be noticeably noisy on most cars - often louder than any additional fan.

*regardless of whether aircon is switched on by the driver, the electromagnetic clutch will cut in and out automatically depending on refrigerant temperature

Anyone got a lead on a  beige new one?  We’re being told there may not be any more, though this obviously isn’t true!

I've got a beige one coming in two weeks' time although you can't order one as such - the dealer finds out what's on the boat and you're lucky if they have a colour you like.

Yes, thanks, there seem to be plenty of every other colour available at or below list currently. Unfortunately no one wants to share info on what’s coming, if they actually know? 

All I know is that there can only be white, silver or ivory still unallocated on the current shipment, because I requested any colour EXCEPT white or silver and they could only offer ivory (which is fine, as it's one of my favourites).  Whether it was the last ivory, I don't know.

You'll have to ask your dealer to enquire with Suzuki.  It's also possible that an ivory one is going to a dealer that doesn't have a customer for it yet.

I prefer the engine (1.6 turbo diesel) on my gen 3. Also the view/windscreen is a little better. Gen 4 is bit wider in the driving seat. Dont have to press my shoulder to the window.

The Gen 4 Jimny is one of those vehicles that has become an instant Classic.

As such, values will always be strong. Good ones will always sell well, particularly the SZ5.

As time goes on, I doubt the grades will be as important as general condition.  The original touchscreens in the SZ5 are unlikely to last as long as we keep the cars for, and I'm not sure about LED headlight longevity either - it's not really been tested over 20 years!