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Deego
Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:04 am Posts: 187
Vehicle: Suzuki sierra
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:52 pm |
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I'm thinking of buying a jimny and I'm just wondering if they are good 4wd to buy
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cooo
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:33 am Posts: 88 Location: melbourne
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:10 pm |
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Yes they are. If they suit your needs.
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Deego
Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:04 am Posts: 187
Vehicle: Suzuki sierra
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:12 pm |
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I won't to use it for 4wding more
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:16 pm |
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?  You want it to be more of an offroad dedicated car? If so, a Sierra is a better option.
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Deego
Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:04 am Posts: 187
Vehicle: Suzuki sierra
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:19 pm |
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:20 pm |
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More/Cheaper options. Much more basic platform to do whatever you want to it.
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Deego
Joined: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:04 am Posts: 187
Vehicle: Suzuki sierra
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:22 pm |
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BertZook

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Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 3:01 am Posts: 2979 Location: Sunshine Coast
Vehicle: Jimny, 45mm lift, 235's tyres
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:43 pm |
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and here we go again the sierra vs jimny debate yes mate jimnys are a great 4wd.... only look into sierras if u re thinking to do/build/wheel something extreme.... if not they re just fine...... so different from a sierra that if u are actually thinking about it u already made the choice go trough the rigs section to give u an idea of them
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cooo
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:33 am Posts: 88 Location: melbourne
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 Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:45 pm |
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the only better thing about jimnys as far as i can tell is that they come with efi
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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BertZook wrote: and here we go again the sierra vs jimny debate yes mate jimnys are a great 4wd.... only look into sierras if u re thinking to do/build/wheel something extreme.... if not they re just fine...... so different from a sierra that if u are actually thinking about it u already made the choice go trough the rigs section to give u an idea of them Its not a Sierra v Jimny debate at all. If you want a comfy, practical DD that will get you out there. a Jimny would be the better option. If its a bush only thing that will drive up trees backwards go for a Sierra. Just like comparing a patrol to a commodore. They suit different needs.
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monley

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Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:58 am Posts: 11092 Location: Mandurah.W.A.
Vehicle: 84 LWB NT
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cooo wrote: the only better thing about jimnys as far as i can tell is that they come with efi What about P/S, A/C, coils, and a nice comfy interior? 
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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monley wrote: cooo wrote: the only better thing about jimnys as far as i can tell is that they come with efi What about P/S, A/C, coils, and a nice comfy interior?  He must have only seen the ones at the wreckers.
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BertZook

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Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 3:01 am Posts: 2979 Location: Sunshine Coast
Vehicle: Jimny, 45mm lift, 235's tyres
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SierraDan wrote: monley wrote: cooo wrote: the only better thing about jimnys as far as i can tell is that they come with efi What about P/S, A/C, coils, and a nice comfy interior?  He must have only seen the ones at the wreckers. plus they re a tad bigger, newer (so rust-free ones available), and the most important difference of all... they are a hardtop!!! so unless u like a softtop and love to get wet when it rains, get shit stolen from your car, doggy loking see trough plastic as windows (depending of how new is ur top or the quality of it), be able to remove it, get a "convertible" during hot days and summer, be able to get different arrangements of tops, ect u can get all that in a sierra (or even a hardtop too if ur lucky nough to find one in good condition) like I said... they re so different thats no really much point to debate on them..... when I bough mine that was the main reason... a newer car, hardtop and efi.. a/c SierraDan wrote: Its not a Sierra v Jimny debate at all. its not, but knowing this forum this tread could easly lead to it hahah SierraDan wrote: If its a bush only thing that will drive up trees backwards go for a Sierra. jimmys could do that too.... ask monley.... but its a matter of budget... how much u have to build wht you want... and if u care to damage, scratch ect a 2000$ car or a 12000$ one
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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BertZook wrote: but its a matter of budget SierraDan wrote: More/Cheaper options. Much more basic platform to do whatever you want to it. And monley's jimny wouldnt have lasted 5mins over here. So i dont see that as a proper example. Again. Sierra's are more suited to hardcore work from Barely regoed to only a bonnet left. Because its easier and cheaper. Simple answer to his vague question.
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monley

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Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:58 am Posts: 11092 Location: Mandurah.W.A.
Vehicle: 84 LWB NT
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SierraDan wrote: BertZook wrote: but its a matter of budget SierraDan wrote: More/Cheaper options. Much more basic platform to do whatever you want to it. And monley's jimny wouldnt have lasted 5mins over here. So i dont see that as a proper example. Again. Sierra's are more suited to hardcore work from Barely regoed to only a bonnet left. Because its easier and cheaper. Simple answer to his vague question. See you next year in your territory Dan 
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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Haha, by then ill be driving something a little different to a sierra on 31's.
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ridzilla

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Joined: Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:27 am Posts: 306 Location: Western Australia
Vehicle: '91 Sierra, Fluffy Dice.
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Sierra because you can take the doors off in 2 seconds and it's awesome wheeling without them!
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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drewmouli wrote: my girlfie would rather ride shotgun in a jimny then a sierra lol 
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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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I took my stock jimny and sons stock vitara swb out for some Easter fun along with brothers Navara( lift kit, tyres, winch) and mates LR Discovery with lift, tyres, winch and I was amazed that the bazookies went everywhere the full sized trucks went! The vitara had some clearance issues and wearing road radials suffered a bit in the muddy spots but apart from that all was fine, after the size issue jokes both the brother and mate were highly impressed with the capabilities of both zukies off and on road. Can't wait to get all the goodies on both suzukis and test to their limits. We were staying at Steve Norway and tackled Monkey Gum rd and all surrounding areas, had some steep terrain with lots step ups and weird angles few creek crossings/mud bogs etc etc. I have no idea how hectic it was in relation to other places but it definitely made my wife get out of the car screaming a few times!
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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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I took my stock jimny and sons stock vitara swb out for some Easter fun along with brothers Navara( lift kit, tyres, winch) and mates LR Discovery with lift, tyres, winch and I was amazed that the bazookies went everywhere the full sized trucks went! The vitara had some clearance issues and wearing road radials suffered a bit in the muddy spots but apart from that all was fine, after the size issue jokes both the brother and mate were highly impressed with the capabilities of both zukies off and on road. Can't wait to get all the goodies on both suzukis and test to their limits. We were staying at Steve Norway and tackled Monkey Gum rd and all surrounding areas, had some steep terrain with lots step ups and weird angles few creek crossings/mud bogs etc etc. I have no idea how hectic it was in relation to other places but it definitely made my wife get out of the car screaming a few times!
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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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I took my stock jimny and sons stock vitara swb out for some Easter fun along with brothers Navara( lift kit, tyres, winch) and mates LR Discovery with lift, tyres, winch and I was amazed that the bazookies went everywhere the full sized trucks went! The vitara had some clearance issues and wearing road radials suffered a bit in the muddy spots but apart from that all was fine, after the size issue jokes both the brother and mate were highly impressed with the capabilities of both zukies off and on road. Can't wait to get all the goodies on both suzukis and test to their limits. We were staying at Sth Nowra and tackled Monkey Gum rd and all surrounding areas, had some steep terrain with lots step ups and weird angles few creek crossings/mud bogs etc etc. I have no idea how hectic it was in relation to other places but it definitely made my wife get out of the car screaming a few times!
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bigdogdazza
Joined: Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm Posts: 305
Vehicle: Nl pajero Lwb, 98 jimny
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Oh also forgot to say it towed a camper trailer and fully loaded the roof and car no dramas
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SierraDan

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Joined: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:55 pm Posts: 9348 Location: Newcastle
Vehicle: G13BB Jimny
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Must have been good fun to tell us 3 times! 
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BertZook

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Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 3:01 am Posts: 2979 Location: Sunshine Coast
Vehicle: Jimny, 45mm lift, 235's tyres
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bigdogdazza wrote: but it definitely made my wife get out of the car screaming a few times! thats when u know ur having a good wheeling 
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