Having fallen head over heels for the tough looks and can-do attitude of the Suzuki Jimny, Richard went for a test drive then took the plunge into Jimny life. This long-time Suzuki fanatic couldn't be more thrilled with his decision.
I am retired and live on the Kapiti Coast. I live on a rural property which my wife and I are in the process of developing.
We purchased our Jimny during the lockdown and it was our first brand new car. We had always bought cheap second hand cars previously. But after a test drive in the Jimny we decided that we really liked it, so we bought one!
I have owned Suzuki motorcycles in the past and found them to be well engineered and reliable and have admired all their vehicles. There is no other new car for sale in New Zealand in this price range that can compare with the Jimny.
I love driving it and the feeling that it gives you while doing that. It does everything well and is a very capable 4WD vehicle. It is easy to park and great for city driving where its small dimensions lend itself well. Yet it is also comfortable on a longer trip. I love cleaning it because it is a small vehicle and does not take long to perform this task. I just love looking at it!
The most fun car to drive!
The Jimny was the right fit for us because it is economical. As our children are grown up we no longer need a larger vehicle. We loved the look of it and my wife particularly liked the excellent outward visibility through the big windows. The Jimny makes a fantastic vehicle to park by the sea and take in the view!
We always know that the car is going to be reliable and safe which gives us great peace of mind.
It is our day to day runner. We use it for all purposes. When we need more carrying capacity we use our second car which although is larger, is not as much fun to drive.
Off to do the weekly shopping.
Work out what your budget is and what your needs are in terms of size and capability of a vehicle. Go online and watch some reviews and then go for a test drive.