New-to-me Jimny in Portugal

Being from the States there are a LOT of compact cars we just do not get there, it's a shame. I have owned a '96 Jeep Cherokee and a '96 Toyota 4Runner... both very capable and fun rigs. Along with vintage and modern VW's, classic Chrysler's, Subaru's, and many others... car guy here. 

So when I made the move to Portugal in February of this year I knew just what to look for. With so many Jimny's being made in the Santana/Spain factory you'd think they would be everywhere. In Spain they are plentiful... but Portuguese import laws are greedy and it unfortunately keeps the numbers very low here (which usually means the older cars are well past their prime).

Took me about 4-5 months of searching every day to find my Jimny... and so worth the wait. The hardest combo to find is a removable top with AC... it wasn't an option offered much here, being a coastal country. But it gets quite hot in the summer, and I am getting soft in my middle age, so versatility is needed. I could not be more excited!

JB33
2003 Hardtop
5spd manual
105,000 kms
40mm lift springs/shocks + 215 tires
Recently repainted (painting cars is very affordable here in Portugal)

Aside from some lighting upgrades, seat relocation brackets, and a few interior creature comforts... I am going keep it fairly as-is. 

Look for all my NOOB questions coming soon (after I exhaust the search feature, obviously)

 

 

 

 

Nice jimny. Welcome to the forum!

Looks like a very nice clean example, I am sure you will have plenty of fun, especially with the top down on those long sunny days.

Robin

It was well taken care of for sure.

Top down adventures here I come!

 

Hello and welcome, looks well!

Hello and welcome both to the forum and to Portugal. 

If you see me around honk! 

 

Filipao wrote:

If you see me around honk! 

 

My advice, if you see Filipao don't just honk, chase him down and demand a tour of his Gen4.  He has some cool kit on that Jimny and is very tech-savvy -- IMO good guy to know if you are responsible for the care & feeding of a Jimny in Portugal.

Filipao wrote:

Hello and welcome both to the forum and to Portugal. 

If you see me around honk! 

 

Bom Dia Filipao! 

Where in Portugal are you living? I am in Lisbon, Sao Bento area.

I will give a honk for a tour... and look out for a DM from me as well. I have a lot to learn about the local automotive scene. Brothers in Arms.  

@Mottacilla you're just too kind! Hahahah

To the OP @PDX-ORE, I'm a (poor) farmer close to Vila Nova de Milfontes.