5 Things I Love About the 1988 Suzuki Samurai (SJ413 / Jimny / Sierra)

[@goitsumoto]

I have the SJ413 LWB and can't be more happy with it. I have had quite a few 4wds over the years (even SWB Samurai and JB43 Jimny), but SJ413 LWB is combining the right advantages and for me its the best possible mix for 4wding. Its just slightly heavier than SWB, but much more practical (great for touring and camping), simple as a rock, robust and reliable, highly moddable, does not have the worst mpg either, easy to fix and find parts and actually its the cheapest 4wd to maintain. I will definitely keep it for the rest of my life.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for the comment! We've never had the LWB here in SA. They do look like the best of both worlds. Big enough to be a practical camping vehicle but small enough to be economical and light-weight. I just love this SJ413 and also plan to keep it forever! The 1 thing I love most is the simplicity.

[@goitsumoto]

Thats great to hear! @@GreaseAndGravel

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

Samurai life ❤ ........324,547 miles and still going everywhere❤

[@gypsonny2]

My Vitara only has a 5 digit ODO. Rather than an instrument to document life, it is a tool for service, which makes it enherently timeless. I love it!

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

@@gypsonny2 💪🤜🤛

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, that's high mileage. Awesome little cars these!

[@bjornzorger3731]

Good to see some original XR footage included in the Jeep video.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Keep going and I will have to buy another XR😬

[@bjornzorger3731]

@@GreaseAndGravel I'm trying 😂

[@GreaseAndGravel]

@@bjornzorger3731 🙏😁

[@lourensmeyer7729]

Dankie vir die video Francois, en ek stem 100% saam met jou oor al die +punte van die SJ. Ek het vir my n 1989 SJ413 gekoop so 2 maande terug en hoe meer ek met die klein bliksem ry, hoe meer wil ek gatskuur. Fantastiese klein goedjies.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks vir die comment, Lourens. Ek verstaan presies hoe jy voel. Ek smile elke keer as ek inklim en kan nie wag vir die volgende keer wat ek met die dingetjie kan ry nie. Geniet hom!

[@Rockingwithjc]

Love the zook videos! Please do more samurai videos

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for the comment. Just what I needed to encourage me to make more Samurai vids

[@albertmendez3086]

I am into adventure bikes and susuki samurais great combination.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I agree, the perfect combination!

[@romulusoverland314]

Hi Francois. Ek het ook een gehad! Awesome karretjie 😁

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Hi! Dankie vir die boodskap. Ja dit is amazing karretjies hierdie 😁 Ek glimlag elke keer as ek ry!

[@AdrianDanRuncan]

Suzuki Samurai 👏👍🤗

[@GreaseAndGravel]

They are just awesome :)

[@daylejoubert]

Thanks for the video! I’m thinking of trading my land rover disco 2 for an old school suzuki, are they easier to get fixed than landrovers? Trying to find a mechanic for my landy is 🤯

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Hi Dayle. Thanks for watching. I have not owned a Disco 2, but from my experience with the Suzuki and from stories of friends with Disco 2s, I am 100% sure that the Zook is cheaper and easier to maintain. I do everything myself (not a mechanic!) and I've been able to find parts at the local parts store. Good luck with the decision. Plus, I get 10km/l. I drive it every single day.

[@daylejoubert]

@@GreaseAndGravel Thanks so much for the response! It's definitely a backlist car for me!

[@branislavboba1699]

I've had the Samurai as my only car for just over 6 years and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the best car ever made. Seriously. It weights way less than the lightest Porsche 911. It is geared like a motorbike - extremely long 2nd and 3rd. It revs up to 7.500rpm. As a result - on twisty roads I would overtake just about anything including BMW 5 series, BMW 6 or BMW X5 M. On a twisty mountain road Samurai is a serious contender. In winter it is the king of the roads and off the road - especially after it's rained it reliably gets to places where no other vehicle except a tractor ever will. Other SUV stand no chance as they are all desperately heavy. And every car park - even if it's full - has a spot where nobody could fit. It's reserved for the Samurai. Then there are his capabilities of what he can transport. Which are beyond belief. Either inside, on the roof or pulled. 8m long wooden beams? No problem - just tie them on the roof top. I know it because I've built a house on a place where there was no road. On the top of a hill! There were a few things which I got pulled up by a tractor but tons of bricks, people, and just about everything else was transported by this little warrior. In mud, snow, ice, rain... Nothing ever stopped him. On one occasion in winter he was loaded with bricks and pulled a lorry up the hill loaded with some more bricks. And what did I give him back? Nothing! I just used him. What this car withstood is indescribable. A brilliant brilliant humble servant. And a tough tough warrior. I've beaten him so badly I will have to sell him. It breaks my heart but there's no way round it. I was busy building the house. Which has come to be a memorial to the Samurai. I know how silly it seems but had anyone gone through what we have they would understand. It doesn't just put smile on your face every time you drive it - this is love. This thing doesn't just have soul - it's a being. It's a Samurai. It really is.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thank you for sharing your experience with you Samurai! That's the best comment I've received so far on this awesome little car. I can totally believe everything you mentioned. I also smile every single time I drive it. My feeling is that you need to try and save it, but I know that's not always possible. Cheers

[@branislavboba1699]

@@GreaseAndGravel Thank you for creating the videos!

[@rslover65]

Extremely simple machine. I have done engine swap, head gasket change etc. Amazing as how few tools I used and no specialty tools

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks good to know! I also love the simplicity

[@jacolaas]

Nice man! Happy to see some local SJ content on KZbin!

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks, Jaco! I appreciate it 😁

[@balazsjozsa4301]

Really cool little car. Personally more i work on cars and bikes, more i appreciate simplicity. And that is one nice and simple car. 0bullsh!t

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I agree 100%!

[@gypsonny2]

Cheap and easy to work on!

[@GreaseAndGravel]

That is what I love most about it!

[@wal33dmas81]

Nice to see some different stuff on the channel. Enjoy your new (to you) car

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

[@romulusoverland314]

Hope it gives you many smiles per miles!

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks!! :)

[@TheSafariExpert]

Lovit! It’ll make a nice little game-viewer 😏

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks, dude. For sure! 😁

[@seanbiggins2862]

Just bought one . In UK - absolutely love it - cheers for the videos 😊

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for watching & congrats on the Zook! You will enjoy it😁

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

This is the most under-rated little 4x4 truck out there! I wish to buy a SJ413 long wheelbase someday, I've always liked this truck!

[@GreaseAndGravel]

It really is an amazing little vehicle!