Suzuki Vitara (1988 - 2000) JX 16V 5d (1994/M) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical family man
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, with a diesel engine.
What are you likely to buy next?
Fiat Doblo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2000
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very, he gave me £400 for a clapped out Lada Samara in partX and removed unwanted bull bars at no cost (I sold the bull bars on eBay later)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Just wanted a cheap 4x4 to tow the caravan.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Stiff suspension means you'll feel every pothole! Enough power and presence on the road in town but needs to be pushed on the open road. Gears need working on hills. 28-32 MPG
What's it like to park?
Spare wheel obscures view to the rear.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing serious. Front brake cylinders siezed a couple of times. Fuel pipe leak - but its getting old and rusty now! Small bits of interior trim falling off.
What's most practical about your car?
Great load lugger and tows a caravan with no problems
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Gadget, option and accessory weren't in Suzuki's vocabulary when they built this!
