Suzuki Vitara

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.80 of 5, 5.00 votes

Price Paid:  $22000.00 from Langley Suzuki, Lang

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 4 door

Summary:
Bought a 2003 base Vitara in February 2004. Price was right - $22,000 CAD. I bought the car for my wife, who was just about to buy a Mazda 3 for almost the same amount of money. I talked her into testing the Vitara and she fell in love with it instantly. Honestly, it looks much more expensive than it is, certainly just as nice as a CRV, RAV4, etc. PLUS it is a real 4 wheeler. So far (with 6,000 miles) we are very happy with our purchase. It is high off the road, gives good visibility and is very comfortable to drive. While not powerful by any means (4 cyl. version), it is no slouch either. In it, it is easy to cruise at 80-90 mph on the highway. The only problem we have had so far was a leaking waterpump, which the dealer pointed out while changing the oil, and fixed it quickly. Happy with that no hassle repair. Bottom line is - very happy customer so far. Yes we haven't had it for long, but so far, so good. I can't believe that other small SUV's are so much more expensive. Not only does the Vitara offer MORE (in the way of real 4wd), it also looks better than the competition in my opinion.

Strengths:
- Low price when compared to competition - Real 4wd capabilities, with transfer case and 4 low gear - Decent cargo room (although a little longer than taller would be appreciated!) - Good fit and finish (seems more expensive than it is) - Durable and rugged body on frame construction - Decent drivability (for a small SUV - definately not a car!) - OK gas milage (again not a car...)

Weaknesses:
- Cornering is really dicy as body leans a lot. You quickly learn to take corners much slower than you are used to in a car. Rollover potential is there if you push it too hard at high speed - Jiggly, jittery ride - again a real 4x4 so excusable. But definately does not ride like a cushy car or unibody SUV. - Other than the above, no other apparent weaknesses so far!

Similar Products Used:
1991 Nissan 4x4 truck

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 3.00 votes

Price Paid:  $19000.00 from Racette Daewoo Suzuk

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 VITARA

Summary:
I always love a SUV, so I decide to bought a brand new Suzuki vitara, It's a bad idea to buy a 4 cylinder 4X4 wheels drive SUV, I been driving the car for 7 months, 7,000 miles and everything is perfect, The bad thing is that the 4 cylinder engine is not right for the car, I bought it because it use less gas, When you driving on the High Way, Everyday always feel like a windy day, Handwheel are difficult to handle for long period of time. Poor Qualities car, The price drop by half if you trade in, If you love SUV I Recommend you to buy a used use.

Strengths:
*Great Maneuver *Snow no problem on the 4 wheel drive *Good looking little Sport SUV

Weaknesses:
*Handwheel hard to handle *No power *Wind problem

Similar Products Used:
unknown