[Santos]

Been thinking about a buying a jimny this month but having trouble finding the timeline for jimny driveline and transmission configurations.

Basically want NON-VVT m13a, manual gearbox and manual engagement of 4wd. This should help with the trauma of moving away from my 92 sierra.

[Technotron101]

If I recall correctly, 1998 to 1999 jimnys were g13 motors. If you want m series, you'll need 2000 onwards. 2005 is the first year of the electric transfer case (4x4 gearbox), so if you're after manual selection via stick not a button, 2004 is the latest you can go. Don't quote me on this as I'm not sure, but the VVT m13 may have been introduced in 2005 also, but maybe later. 2000-2004 are definitely non-VVT though.

I went through this as well a little while back when I was looking for a jimny and I had the exact same requirements. Except 2005 is the year of the interior redesign which I preferred, but came with the electric transfer which is definitely not preferable. I ended up getting a LWB Sierra instead

[sideways]

The M13a came out late 2000 (for MY2001). Most 2000s will be G13bbs.

[BlueSuzy]

Ive had an 00' Complianced m13a and an 00' Complianced G13bb (Built99')

The M must of been a bit later

[greenzook89]

01-04 are exactly what you are looking for. Get a JLX so you get power steer and fast glass.