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Suzuki SJ Softtop SJ 413 Samurai 2d (2 Seat) (1989/G)

Suzuki SJ Softtop SJ 413 Samurai 2d (2 Seat) (1989/G) - Owner Review

On road isn't too bad, nice high driving position. Off road it is great!
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Suzuki SJ Softtop (82-97)

Value

4 out of 5

Bought mine for £800, best car I've owned!

Costs

4 out of 5

Parts and work are cheap, engine guzzles petrol more than it should.

Driving

4 out of 5

On road isn't too bad, nice high driving position. Off road it is great!

Performance

3 out of 5

Not too good MPG, but enough torque to get it most hills!

Reliability

3 out of 5

Broke some springs, and drowned an engine, but that's not the SJs fault…

Image

4 out of 5

Heads turn, especially with the roof off.

Comfort

2 out of 5

Not at all, but who cares.

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Security

1 out of 5

Soft top is a weakness, but its not been nicked yet...

Service

4 out of 5

Suzuki are great, can get any parts you need, they gave me an interior light bulb for free.

Problems

Bodywork
Only the usual rust, and some dents from off roading.

Engine
Drowned the 1300, swapped for a Vitara 1600 8v.

Gearbox
No problems there!

Other
Some earthling issues.

Ownership

Did you buy the car new?
No

Would you buy the same model again?
Yes

Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes