Jimny09 0 Neutral Newbie May 3, 2004 iST or Jimny??? [/color] price abt the same iST $73.8k Jimny $73.5k wat do u guys think? desperately seekin' 4 advice!! ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accenture 1 Neutral Newbie May 3, 2004 for abit of style and comfort go for the ISt, for off roading go for the Jimny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madarmour 0 Neutral Newbie May 4, 2004 iST or Jimny??? [/color] price abt the same iST $73.8k Jimny $73.5k wat do u guys think? desperately seekin' 4 advice!! Wah, although price is similar, those cars couldn't be more different! I guess it really depends on what kinda lifestyle you're looking at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimny09 0 Neutral Newbie May 4, 2004 thanx for replying guys/gals!!! sure need those very precious advice. test drove iST, impressed by its handling, but style wise quite "Jazzy", "Colty", etc LOVE the look of Jimny!!! but interior & handling not as gd. pretty bumpy & less spacious too n since i'm getting a AT, less power starting up at the traffic lights. not an off-road person, at least not for now, so dun think i'll go off the highway, straight, smooth roads of Sg hence the dilemma... p/s: btw, is it worth the premium to pay $74k for a 1.3 Toyota iST, getz is only $59k, gauranteed collection somemore. [/color] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 1 Neutral Newbie May 4, 2004 Well what is the OMV difference betwen the IST and the Getz? So you cannot compare this way. If you are compating small car then what about a Mini Cooper going for more than 100K. Another factor to take note is the "feel" of the car when you sit in. I for one is not a fan of korean plastics. The IST would also feel more solid and better built quality. You pay what you get. As one is Korean and the other from PI you can be assured that the dealer is not taking a huge chunk of profit from you. So either way you are not getting that bad a deal. Happy Shopping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super7 10,462 Turbocharged May 5, 2004 Well what is the OMV difference betwen the IST and the Getz? So you cannot compare this way. If you are compating small car then what about a Mini Cooper going for more than 100K. Another factor to take note is the "feel" of the car when you sit in. I for one is not a fan of korean plastics. The IST would also feel more solid and better built quality. You pay what you get. As one is Korean and the other from PI you can be assured that the dealer is not taking a huge chunk of profit from you. So either way you are not getting that bad a deal. Happy Shopping hey, are you renting any car now?.... rent a viper lah !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super7 10,462 Turbocharged May 5, 2004 do you go off-road often? or need only 2door? or must sit high high in traffic? dun need good handling in corners? ......... if you answer is yes to these questions, maybe can consider the Jimny.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King 20 1st Gear May 5, 2004 saw IST pick up at the junction ,quite fast for a 1.3l Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kylelam77 0 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 [reply]iST or Jimny??? [/color] price abt the same iST $73.8k Jimny $73.5k wat do u guys think? desperately seekin' 4 advice!! [/reply If u are open to more suggestions, i'd say test drive the Suzuki Ignis (sports)! It looks so sporty plus the engine is so sweet.....well at least the specs look good.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 will go for ist. used to drive my brother jimny. consumption veri high as it is 4wd. full tank about 300 to 400 onli. n after driving the car for quite sometime u drive other cars. abit giddy. i oso dunno y. my brother n me as well as her gf had problems swtich to sedans n veri not used to it. n veri giddy when we used the sedan mirrors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eryker 0 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 haven't sat in the jimny before, so I can't comment compare the jimny, but i can give you some comparisons with the corolla. personally, i went from the G9 corolla to the iSt and found the ride stiff. so if the jimny's ride is worse, then i would definitely go for the iSt. power wise, it's pretty good for a 1.3. although it's definitely a pace off my corolla. not far off at low-ends, but more so at the high ends. the handling is good though, the car is really fun to drive! and the car insulation is much better than the rolla. if you need more info on the iSt, can visit http://www.istclub.com pricewise, 74k is about there. based on the OMV, the PI wouldn't earn much alr. my 2c :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniax 0 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 With that kind of price, do look at the Daihatsu YRV Turbo. The interior isn't bad(spacious enough) and its a heck of a fun thing to drive in a straight line with the turbo and all. Its auto too, with gear select using buttons on the steering wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zombie 2 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 take the hybrid.... ignis sports.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverarrow 0 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 (edited) iST or Jimny??? [/color] price abt the same iST $73.8k Jimny $73.5k wat do u guys think? desperately seekin' 4 advice!! Hello Jimny09. The IST and Jimny are two very different cars. Before committing to your purchase, you just have to know that it's most important to select the vehicle that best suits your lifestyle. Since the IST is very similar to a lot of other small cars on our roads, I'll just focus my comments on the Jimny. The Suzuki Jimny is a very accomplished off-roader, due to its low kerb weight (which means it won't lose traction and get stuck in mud so easily), excellent wheel articulation, low transfer case and ladder-frame chassis. Ladder-frames are extremely rigid constructions, and vehicles with such underpinnings won't fold like a deck of cards in collisions, and they won't wrap around trees no matter how hard you try to kill yourself. But the downside? Very, very poor truck-like handling. If you spend most of your time on highways and seldom venture off-road, then forget about the Jimny. If anything, its limited boot space and high fuel consumption will piss you off. If you are a sucker for offroad adventures (which can be quite fun), then the Jimny is probably the best and most affordable vehicle for such a lifestyle. Edited May 5, 2004 by Silverarrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimny09 0 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 hello all! bought a jimny today! got the coe too! (as it went down, surprising most pple...) thank u all 4 taking e time answering 2 tis thread. really appreciate. thanx guys n gals!!! can't wait 2 get my hands behind those wheels...... come mid jun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightspeed 15 Clutched May 5, 2004 Congrats!!! Lots of aftermarket parts for the jimny! check out www.pro-rv.com.sg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Accenture 1 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 Congrats on your neew car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjas 1 Neutral Newbie May 5, 2004 hello all! bought a jimny today! got the coe too! (as it went down, surprising most pple...) thank u all 4 taking e time answering 2 tis thread. really appreciate. thanx guys n gals!!! can't wait 2 get my hands behind those wheels...... come mid jun... So wat make u choose the jimny? U must me an outdoor person I supposed.. ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
