7 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUYING A SUZUKI JIMNY JB74
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- čas přidán 27. 05. 2024
- I think this has been a video many people have been waiting for! I regularly get questions from people wanting to buy the new Suzuki Jimny JB74 model and I thought it would be useful to publish a video about my experience and recommendations. I will say that you should definitely do your own research and if you're already a jimny owner, you might have different views and experiences of course. However, I really hope that this video will answer some questions for future jimny owners, but please also check out the following articles:
Ironman 4x4 GVM upgrade: www.ironman4x4.com/blog-posts...
Jimny Roof Load Weight: geordiejimny.com/jimny-roof-l...
Jimny 2021 Review: www.drive.com.au/reviews/2021...
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The most honest review I have come about so far. Thank you so much for sharing your insight. What I also love the most is that you speak from personal experience and drove the car for an entire year. I still love the Jimny and will now add more ways to improve it as soon as I purchase mine. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for that! That's great to hear and best of luck with your jimny too!
My first recommendation to people who are looking at buying a Jimny is to upgrade the suspension.
I installed the ARB OME after owning the Jimny for a few months (parts were on backorder) and the difference in handling both on and off-road was like day and night. I very strongly recommend it because the Jimny can feel a bit sketchy on the road, it's a bit squirmy when going over potholes and gets blown around a lot. the ARB suspension improved the on-road handling so much that it's like a different vehicle.
I also upgraded the speakers with the factory upgrade brackets for 5 1/4" speakers, I do recommend getting the rear ones installed too, it adds a lot of sound space and sounds fantastic.
Yeah I agree, the suspension makes a big difference handling wise. I think it really improved the overall stability and safety on the road - highways especially - so it’s definitely a recommendation from my end too 😃
Is this similar to Ironman kit? Does increase the payload of the car?
@@cristianmihai4818, she mentioned +350kg in the video.
On the Suzuki waiting list for a O KM MT Jimny here in Argentina. Your well reasoned insights and superb presentation have answered several questions. Thank you as you trailblaze to new horizons.
Thanks so much for that, glad it's been helpful!!
Very honest and humble review. You are the Jimny kind of people. I love my '07 JB43.
Thanks so much 😃🫶🏽
All good advice and considerations. Not the end of the world for any of the things you list, and not huge costs to improve a nice little car.
Thank you! Yeah for sure, not dealbreakers but good to know before buying 😁
Thanks for uploading this! Super comprehensive :)
No problem! Glad you liked it :)
Fully agree. I receive the same questions about my own Jimny (without modifications... yet)... is nice to hear similar experiences
Cheers! Yes obviously everyone’s opinion is different but I reckon these are the top 7 things I thought would be good sharing ☺️👍🏽
Very helpful video, thank you!
Stellar review. Covered all the main points I was concerned about. Well done.
Thank you, that’s awesome 😁
Well presented mate 🙌🏽
Cheers!!
Awesome vid and info Malin!!! Answers a lot of questions for many! 🙏🏼🤙🏼
Thank you!! I hope so 😃🙌🏽
Thanks for the honest review!
No worries at all! 👌
Very informative video! That #3 and #6 are really spot on!
Thanks so much, glad you liked it! Cheers
@@ExploreJimny post more vids soon 😊
Awesome video Malin! I would highly recommend doing the rear speaker upgrade, it makes a big difference.
Cheers! I will definitely look into it I’ve just been to lazy 😂
Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
Very informative 👌
Thanks so much! 🙌🏽☺️
Awesome video! Love it girl!
Thanks so much legend! ❤️
very concise to the point and certainly have made me decide about my car.
That's awesome thank you! :) Glad to hear!
Awesome Video thank you, it confirmed a lot of things. We live opposite Frazer so she will be going over there a lot. I decided against the GVM upgrade (preferred to save $1,000 ) and chose the ARB Old Man Emu lift. its just the 2 of us and don't surf so am going to take the risk, but understand completely where you are coming from. Will be doing Rust treatment before we do anything else, as well as a tire change to 215'S and roof rack.
That’s completely understandable and it’s good that you’ve looked into the way you will be using the car before deciding to not go with the GVM. It’s not for everyone and obviously expensive 😅 absolutely do the rustproofing and keep it topped up every year. 215s will be great for the beach 👌🏽
Did your Traffic Sign recognition Work or has it been removed from the Australian models? Thanks for taking to time to make such an informative video.
Since you are tackling upgrades I am terrifed of doing and doing it yourself, you are my hero. Lot's of people in other parts of the world have never heard of a GVM upgrade, most certainly that is something I have never heard about in South Africa and possibly not those in Britain either. What is involved in a GVM upgrade? The Jimny has a very low limit of 35 kilos on the roof and lots of other factors such as the load the car is already carrying and a lift kit might reduce that. There are only two actual ways of getting around the weight limitations of the Jimny and that is A) reducing the weight of whatever you are carrying by using lighter and smaller versions of what you are loading the Jimny up with or B) by towing a trailer or teardrop caravan.
I have given up on the idea of quality sound on the Jimny and am now looking at one of those cheap Chinese 1 DIN sound units that have two reasonable loud speakers built right into that DIN unit meaning that at least I will be able to listen to audio books in MP3 format.
The Jimny is the car for me since it is the only thing that can do what I want to do at a third of the price. And on top of it, the Jimny does it either as well, or better. The other thing that appeals to me is the DIY aspect, Jeeps, Land Rovers and Land Cruisers excepted, other overlanders are not upgraded nearly as much as the Jimny is. The critical difference is that I look at what people are doing to the Jimny and thinking, "Hey, that is not so difficult, even I can do it," which certainly is not the case with other vehicles.
A few years ago, a photo floated around on the Internet of a Jimny and all the components that made up the Jimny laid out in front of it. I asked myself then what stops anyone with the expertise from building something like the Jimny and ever since that photo the Jimny has been a can-do car for me. That should have been the Jimny's marketing slogan: Can-do!
Ah thank you so much! Yes, it's (i guess) less commonly talked about in some countries, however Australia is quite strict in terms of overloading vehicles without the appropriate registrations and legal modification plates.
Yes, there's (legally) not really much you can do in Australia to increase the roof load limit as it's set out by Suzuki Australia, which makes it the standard any insurance company would follow as well if there was an accident with overloading. In saying that, casually going off-road with a bit more weight on top is not really what it's about, it's more the everyday weight that you carry around driving to shops, work etc.
Upgrading your speakers is definitely worth it! It's actually quite a simple job and there's a couple of CZcams videos out there. I agree, it's an awesome vehicle 😊👌
Thanks sounds good practical advice
Great and very helpful video. Thanks! When you did the GVM upgrade did you replace the springs and shocks only or did you also do chassis modification?
Thanks! 😃
They replace the springs and shocks yes, in addition to the caster bush kit and the crossmember drop brackets. No modification to the chassis.
Hi thanks for the review very informative and has some good advise, as for noise and handling it is on pare with other 4WD's that I use at work all the time, but the sound proofing is a simple solution good tip. My wife and I test drove a Jimny and a Vitarra Turbo Allgrip last week and the Jimny won put the order in for an automatic and will have to wait. Could have bought a manual straight off the shop floor, the wait time is getting a lot shorter here in WA.
Hey! Yeah sound proofing is definitely something I would recommend 🤗 You'll love the automatic, I have that and wouldn't change it. Best of luck with your new jimny!
I agree with all your points
Good advice..I agree with you; I've always had jimnys (2006, 2010, 2016). Now I have a 2021 and it has more or less the same issues... Super small, underpowered and noisy in highways, shitty speakers, bumpy ride, etc... But as the 3rd gen I love it..super tough, reliable; a damn indestructible little tractor..and its made in japan (that thing matters to me..)
I always keep them stock from factory (except the tires changed to 215/75R15).
To anyone who ask me about this car I say "it looks cool and cute, but it's definitely not for everyone. Try it well before you buy it" (if you can find one)
I use it mainly in the farm... I also drive a 2019 Prado (other beast..)..good channel
Cheers! Yes 100% agree, it’s not for everyone but more like a weekend warrior for sure. We take the Hilux for longer trips which is awesome. ☺️
I have a 3 gen jimny with a 2” lift and front steering damper. I completed a 3,500 k trip on black top and nearly 2,000 gravel on the gun barrel h/w. The car performed perfectly on the black top at 105 kms . I tow a small trailer with the same wheel base and same wheels as Buzz. It is also the same width as Buzz so where the car goes the trailer goes, nothing sticking out past Buzz. Awesome setup as I don’t have to overload Buzz. I would send a photo but don’t know how to do it. It’s the perfect long range setup. As for noise I think the 3 gen models are more quiet because they are lined inside. The 4gen has metal showing everywhere. As long as people understand it’s not a family cruiser , those who purchase one will have a big smile on their face as they leave the overload big boys stuck in the tight tracks. The only thing I cannot understand is why there is so many 4 gens for sale in Perth? Nice rant anyway. Regards Robert from the locked up stuff up state of Western Australia.
Hi Rob thanks for the comment! Yeah absolutely it's an awesome car and I love it I just reckon it's good to know what you're buying. I've had so many people ask about the car and wanting to do stuff I reckon it's not made for (at least not the best type of car for - like e.g. a rooftop tent) but people also need to figure this out themselves :) Hope you get out soon from WA!
Somebody, stand in prayer with me that the next & the last car I buy must be Suzuki Jimmy.
I'm a very much of an outdoor person, quietly dying inside for a roadtrip in a Suzuki Jimmy.
Just one roadtrip in my life will do because I really need to go out to breathe
Amen to that haha! Such a great car for half the price of any other 4WD - and so much fun to drive :)
Nice to watch your clip with all the upgrade. But is bull bar a MUST for Jimny in Australia roads? With so many big animals suddenly roaming our highway.
Thanks for that! ☺️ No it is definitely not a must. I don’t have one and also don’t live rural, so likelihood of hitting a kangaroo is low compared to people who live more inland. It is however also meant for protection should you be inky and be in an accident so it is mostly based on your need and how much you use the car. I will most likely get one soon but as said, it’s not a must ☺️
The anti rust that you mention, how mucb should be spend on them?
Great video, where did you get the rust protection from and the roof rack? Thanks 😊
Rustprotection from DT Rustproofing in Maroochydore, and my roofrack is from Ebay. Check my link in bio via instagram under modifications :) It's linked there
Thank you for this review! I am looking at getting the Jimny but just took it for a test drive in the wind and my lord it shook about! Just wondering how much the suspension changed that experience for you?
Also wondering if you could advise how is it on the beach when it is windy :)
Oh it’s definitely night and day with the new suspension. It doesn’t sway anywhere near as much as stock and if you also get thicker tyres you’re more grounded, if that makes sense 😊👌🏽
Merci pour ces bons conseils
Hello!
To everything what you said about the JB74 is correct and i can say it's the same what we say here in the germany about the Jimny.
You said you got an gvm-upgrade for the Jimny, which is great but in Germany we can get htis only for using the Jimny as a snow plower with integrated top speed limit of 60 Km/H while driving with the plower.
Yuor thoughts about buying pieces for the Jimny from the aftermarket is good, i don't know anything about the australian law and the rules for tuning a car, but her in Germany sometimes it's better to buy parts from Suzuki, because here you need a document (ABE or Teilegutachten) for most af the tuning parts.
ABE / General operating license: which means put it on your car and you can drive legaly
or
Teilegutachten / parts certificate: which means you can put it on, but then you have to drive to a car checkpoint if the installation is correct and fits to your car
but when you by a tuning parts from Suzuki and it doesn't matter if it's in the Accessories catalogue fom Suzuki of your country but from another country you can use it without any documents.
As an example:
I'm using an original Suzuki Transfer case skid plate and this part is not available at Suzuki in Germany, but in Russia it's a part in their Suzuki Accessories catalogue, so i bought it there and can use it here without any documents, because it's an original Suzuki part.
Other needful parts for the Jimny you can't find on the aftermarket can be found in the Suzuki Accessories catalogue as well!
In Russia you can order inner wheel arch liners, who keeps the noise from the wheelhouses out.
In Brasil you can get an original Snorkel for the Jimny, in case you don't like the look from the TJM model.
Thanks for your comment! Yes that is true, I know that other countries have stricter rules in terms of that. If the suzuki engine needs to be replaced, of course the suzuki genuine parts are recommended, however with aftermarket things such as tinting, rustproofing, smaller accessories, speakers etc, that does not have to be installed by a suzuki dealer in Australia, nor does it have to be a suzuki genuine part (this however depends on whether it’s an accessory or an actual part going into the engine, then it would be different).
Thanks for the insight! Definitely good to know 🙌🏽
You won't go wrong with Ironvan ...they do awesome work on 4x4's
True, they’re awesome 😃🙌🏽
Are you on the Sunshine Coast? I'm at Alexandra Headland picking up my lite in September. Did you diy the sound proofing or get it done locally? Thanks 🙂
Yea I’m in Maroochydore! I did the soundproofing myself, I also have a video on it. However just note I’m not a professional but it definitely helped - they can be a bit noisy without it 😊
can you please link to the roof rack? looks pretty cool!
Yes you can find it here under modifications 😃 liinks.co/explorejimny
Getting mine next week !! Cant afford pre delivery GVM though :( should need it originally though... only go away for a couple of days at a time atm
That’s exciting! I reckon you be sweet just keep it in mind and maybe get a suspension upgrade at some point if you’re gonna head out exploring a lot - it makes a big difference when it comes to handling and driving capabilities 🤙🏽
Hey! Thanks for your insight. I’m looking at getting a Jimny. I’m a handyman and carry a few tools in boxes. I go camping with my fiancé a hand full of times a year. Do you think if I got the gvm upgrade, it will hold those tools? They’re around 100-150kg total. I will be coming down from a hilux n80, just can’t keep up with maintenance and cost. Thanks
Hey, thanks for the comment! I think by the sounds of it you should definitely go with the constant load option in the back (200+kg) as that will prevent it from sagging. You might also want to go constant in the front but that might depend on whether you want a bull-bar or not. I run constant in front without a bull-bar (yes - I've been warned my shocks might wear out over time) however I will look into a bull-bar eventually. I am although looking at changing out my temporary to constant in the back as I find it sagging a bit when loaded. 🌞
Excellent channel. In relation to legality, isnt 235 an illegal size in QLD? Did you engineer the Jimny to run 235 legally?
Hey! Thanks so much 😃
235/75/15 isn’t illegal in Queensland because the tyre size from stock to 235 stays within the 50mm increase limit only being a 44mm increase. But anything above a 50mm increase in tyre size would be illegal and required to be engineered/or approved otherwise 😊
Do you know if the GVM upgrade increases the legal roof load? The links for the product pages on the Ironman site are giving a error message.
Hi Matylda - no unfortunately it does not. I've already asked Suzuki Australia about this and the roof load remains the same unfortunately.
Today there was an official add from Suzuki on Dutch TV. In there was a Jimny off roading with a roof tent !!
Haha yeah heaps of those videos but they do get quite top-heavy, so you'd have to be careful running with that all the time for multiple reasons (centre of gravity, insurance) etc.
Lots of sage advice in here. One thing I might say re the speaker upgrade. There are a many better speakers and better value than the Pioneer system Suzuki sell at a very premium price. I have gone for a split system with a tweeter on the front columns for better separation and quality. I've Chosen the Morel 502 MK II 5.25". The difference is night and day. You will marvel at how crap the original speaker is when you hold it. It's virtually weightless and probably the cheapest and nastiest speaker put into a modern car.
Yes absolutely! I went for the Pioneer TS-G1320F G-Series 5.25” and they’ve been pretty good and definitely a massive improvement from stock. Cheers 😃
Great advice.
I did not know the benefit of the pre-registration GVM upgrade. Definitely something that anyone on the waiting list should think about before they take delivery.
Manufacturers take lots of factors into account when designing a vehicle. They need to strike a balance between Reliability, Cost, Performance (off-road and on-road) and Emissions/Regulations. Any change to one will affect the others.
Yea absolutely! It’s a bit of a hassle getting it but once you do you won’t regret ☺️👍🏽
@@ExploreJimny
Awesome advice,
How much roughly is the GVM cost is QLD?
@@genji3337 It’s about 3k for pre-rego and 4K for post-rego. Definitely a bit steep but it is worth it and does add to the re-sell value 👌🏽
@@ExploreJimny Yeah, worth it !
@@ExploreJimny where do you go for pre reg GVM upgrade? Dealer ship or external?
As far as highway travel goes, it really depends on what you are comparing it to. I drove a turd before the Jimny that had terrible handling. So the Jimny is an upgrade for me even with the standard suspension.
Yeah that's fair! If you're expecting city-comfort out of this car it's going to disappoint, but at the same time it’s zippy around town as well - especially stock.
Great advice and what is the name and size of Tyres?
235/75/15 BF Goodrich KO2s with Dynamic Steel 15" rims :)
Hi, a nice review, thanks. Would you get the 5 door Jimny, when it will be available from India next year? It has 500mm more wheelbase. Greetings from France, Andreas
Hey! Thank you 😃 Nah I won't be getting the 5 door basically because it has the same engine and with 100kg more to pull + a full load, I don't really see how it's going to be any better than the 3 door version.
@@ExploreJimny Hi, I think you're right. The 2/3 door Jimny is the best choice and fun. She doesn't want to be more than a simple mean to have fun and maybe go caming with a roof tent on the weekends. For the price of a new 5 door Jimny imported into Europe (if possible) for around 25.000€ I guess, one would get "the real thing", an older, solid MB G-Wagon 300TD with 5 doors AND 3! difflocks. Greetings, Andreas
Ma'am, I'm from India and it is one of the two countries, the other one being Japan, where the Jimny is manufactured, but unfortunately it isn't sold here.
But, it is going to be launched here in India soon as a 5-door version and will thus become more practical.
So, while researching about Jimny, I came across your channel and your video is quite informative. Thank you!
Hey! Thanks so much 🤗 Hope you get your hands on a Jimny in not long!
@@ExploreJimny Sure Ma'am 😊
How much dose sound proofing cost? Anyone have a ballpark or a site to go look at??? Thanks!
It’s not expensive! Check it out here under modifications for the one I used 😊 www.liinks.co/explorejimny
One thing I don't get is how is the ironman gvm upgrade legal when it doesn't come with adjustable or aftermarket panhardrods it has a 2 inch lift with means it'll sit off with standard ones i don't know how that's legal
Hello! Very good question and I’ve actually asked Ironman personally about this the other day, so they will get back to me so we can clarify it ☺️
Keen to know as well.
Thank you.. my new black auto 3 door should be in Sydney in 6 weeks and yes your 100% correct so I’ll do my research
Thank you again
Hope it all went well! :)
Thanks for the info - great inputs. 50K USD here in Israel
Did you get documentation from suzuki about the roof load? The gen 3 was a 30kg limit but i cant find anything and suzuki aus havent said anything formal yet. Just curious where you got the 30kg from. Your not wrong about load limit either, i just wanna know if u got written documentation :)
Yes, I emailed them personally last year and got this response:
“Maximum load for the Suzuki Jimny roof is 30Kg including the weight of any racks and accessories.” From Suzuki Queensland 👍🏽
I agree it’s super hard to find online! There’s really nothing out there 😩
@@ExploreJimny South African overlanders with CZcams channels constantly talk about 35Kg while regularly putting twice that weight on the roof, but I can find nothing that is official.
@@CasperLabuschagne Yeah you would probably have to contact the suzuki dealer in your country personally and ask. I contacted Suzuki Australia and was told it was set to 30kg :)
@@ExploreJimny This leads to something else that might be interesting. There are occasional videos and photos of 4 door Jimny's seen on trial in India. Therefore, as with the 4-door Jeep Wrangelr we have the same engine, possibly upgraded suspension and somewhat heavier car and suddenly the load carried can legally be increased. I understand how the regulation works, but something does not add up for me where the mechanics of making a car heavier increases the load carrying capacity.
Me and my partner are getting one each so 2 should be plenty to go camping with 3 of us plus a dog.
Oh 100%! You’ll be laughing 👌🏽😃
What size rims and tyres have you got? Cheers
235/75/15 with 15' rims and +3 offset 😊
Now I have to 3D print a headrest holder for the rare occasions I carry a passenger in the back.
Unless there is an off-the-shelf item???
Ah not sure hey! Surely E-bay or Alibaba must have something on offer ;)
A big Hi from India 😊😊😊
is it automatic transmission? how about the a/c?
Automatic yes! A/C works perfectly fine :)
Waiting for it to launch in India
Sorry but...aren't the tires mounted inside-out? Shouldn't the white lettering be on the outside?
No you can choose either in or out 😉 I didn’t like the white lettering so placed them white in. It doesn’t matter what way 👌🏽
I did not know that was an option. I have them on mine as well but it always felt logical to have the white on the exterior.
When I had them mounted at the service, the guy mounting tires was laughing about somebody having them on the inside.
Now I feel bad for laughing with him :/
@@adifilote1485 Hahah yeah I reckon that is a common response but no, it doesn't matter 😊
Still unstable despite your suspension upgrade?
No it's not, it's definitely better. When I drove around with the stock suspension it was pretty wobbly on the highway (if a truck drove by for example) but now, also with the 235/75/15 tyres, it's much more stable and "grounded" 😄
@@ExploreJimny awesome! Thank you!
My favourite 4x4 since in the Philippines but still I don't have one :(
I am from Philippines I just hope one I have a jimny
I wish I have jimny
Wish it was still in production. RIP :-( You sound a bit norwegian btw, the shirt kinda suggests so too. Anyway, uhu I love the Jimner wish I could buy one.
Haha that’s a really good pick up, I’m from Norway 😂 been living here for 6 years tho but the accent never goes away fully haha
@@ExploreJimny Hah, that was a long shot. I'm swedish though so I recognize accents from around here quite easily.
@@F3udF1st Yeah that makes sense then haha!
I couldn't stop looking at those eyebrows....😂
Hahaha 😂
Its great if your not in a hurry
Also add poor paint quality to this, with no consumer law support from suzuki. It's very frustrating
Thanks for the comment. Yeah I've heard some stuff about this however, tbh, I find this hard to see happening if you take care of the paint and wash your car regularly. Maybe not the smartest idea to park it outside 24/7 either, any paint would get dry and start flaking off which I know some people did. Obvs depends, but I haven't seen that issue, but know it has happened for sure ;)
@@ExploreJimny you just described normal conditions for a car and for paint to be reasonably durable. Under those circumstances it should at least last its warranty period.
Pay $40k for the car and $15k for mods. Yes....
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U should have bought a Prado would have solved all u problems
Oh well :p
No need for a roof rack
Ah mate definitely depends what you'll use the car for but for me it's 100% worth it!
This car is more like a lone wolf kind of car 😉
Love the car!
But I have no problem driving my 7 seater Pathfinder 😁.
Works better for my needs, plus i can fit the Christmas tree inside🎄without having to compromise on the child seat ☃️👶🏼
The Jimny is one of the best off-roaders out there! Small (good in the woods and on tight turns, light (doesn't get stuck into mud), small gasoline engine (starts easy in freezing temperature and has enough quick power to the wheels, without breaking the bank).
Plus easy to drive in a city (if you have an issue with that). 💯
Cheers 😃