Is there a market for the Suzuki Jimny (Samurai) in the US?

SID297 said:

I've been thinking about picking up a Suzuki Samurai as a project to eventually leave at some property I have in the mountains. After looking for one I found this vid of the newest model which is sold in other markets as the Jimny. Just doing the conversion from AUD to USD it looks like one would cost about $16,500 here. Thoughts?

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Outlaw99 said:

Ive been on trails and seen those do very well.

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SolarYellow said:

Those things are still manufactured? When I was a kid those were the poor man's Wrangler. Fun little toys though. I don't think I'd spend 16.5 when there are better options already here in the states.

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lexustech48 said:

I would say a resounding yes. Interest in outdoor activities and offroad are getting larger and growing. There are a more choices for a vehicle that can go off road and do all the things you want to do.

But one thing we dont really have is a capable, barebones off roader that costs less that $20k new. I dont expect Rubicon levels of capability out of the box, but the Samurai was a great little option that fit that role.

It was quite underpowered, but with modern engine technology, a 4-cyl NA engine can make a smaller option like Samurai a good wheeler.

If Ford were smart, the Baby Bronco would be a RWD based 4WD vehicle with basic but upgradable solid axles. I guess we will find out soon enough.

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AustinJ427 said:

Does it need to be street legal or will you keep it off road 100% of the time?

Because there is that little Jeep knock off (Roxor), it has a small diesel, hand shaker and they start at like $16k.

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AustinJ427 said:

Does it need to be street legal or will you keep it off road 100% of the time?

Because there is that little Jeep knock off (Roxor), it has a small diesel, hand shaker and they start at like $16k.

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triple-s said:

That thing looks nice they should sell that thing in the USA I think it'll be a great alternative to the overpriced wrangler.

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SID297 said:

I've been thinking about picking up a Suzuki Samurai as a project to eventually leave at some property I have in the mountains. After looking for one I found this vid of the newest model which is sold in other markets as the Jimny. Just doing the conversion from AUD to USD it looks like one would cost about $16,500 here. Thoughts?

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Machdup1 said:

So if you are looking for something to import, here is my .02 (there is a company in CO that does LSD conversions):

Holden Maloo

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Ford FPV Super Pursuit Cobra

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_Snake_ said:

That’s the price for a fully converted street legal version, all in?


Edit: Nm. The vehicle is $23k. Should have watched the video first.

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lexustech48 said:

With any luck, the new Bronco will be competitive and force Jeep to be competitive on price.

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SID297 said:

You're on crack if you don't think the Bronco is going to be stupid expensive. I don't doubt there'll be a version that goes for more the a loaded Rubicon.

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lexustech48 said:

Shhhhhhhhhhh...... just let the truck cars die peacefully.

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lexustech48 said:

I guest that just cements our (wife and I's) decision to go Rubicon. Pick between a proven off-road platform that will have the Gen 3 eco-diesel option, or a new platform bringing back a nameplate thats already expected to be more than a Wrangler at comparable option points? Nah.

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SID297 said:

That's in AUD, I converted it to USD. That's were I got ~$16,500 from. And yes, it's an actual street legal car all over the world.

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