Suzuki Vitara Soft top (1989 - 2000) JLX 2d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Em... Well i'm not the 'stereotypical' Vitara owner...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family think it is great, frineds love it...
Would you buy this car again and why?
YES..! Pound for pound its bags of value...
What are you likely to buy next?
To replace this, dunno, maybe a Jimny?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£700
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap, fun, reliable off roader! The body work is rot free, and i mean rot free, there isn't spot of rust! MPG i would say is ok... 55 miles out of £10.00 at 105.00 a litre...
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a mini tank, rolls, leans, wallows... Rides over bumps harshly... Take it off the tarmac however and the only thing that lets it down is the lack of power...
What's it like to park?
Steering can be heavy if ya' not moving, rear visibility some what limited due to the BIG C pillars of the vinyl hood...
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Had the car 3 weeks now and not a thing has gone wrong!
What's most practical about your car?
Its not a particularly practical car, its a back to basics car, no PAS, No ABS, no electric windows... Its fun!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The 4x4 system, also its a soft top i suppose...
