Suzuki Grand Vitara (1998 - 2005) 2.0 TD XL-7 5d (5 Seat) (2005/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What does it matter, I have a high performance car for fun, this vehicle is a work horse.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They know its an old school 4x4, however I have been surprised at the positive reaction it receives.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I have need of a good 4x4 that has to work,they stopped producing this model in 05 so the chance of getting a good low mileage XL7 today are getting slim.

What are you likely to buy next?

Mitsubishi Shogun 5 door.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,000

When did you buy the car?

June 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Because of the 2.7 petrol engine and over £250 road tax it was up at a very good price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I had the 2.0 petrol model for 5 years and wanted the long wheelbase XL7 version, I saw this with only 38000miles and decided I would buy based on the bullet proof reliability I had enjoyed with my previous model.

What was the dealer like?

Not perfect but a known quantity as we have three vehicles from them.

What's it like to drive?

Its old school ladder chassis so its steady on the bends, however drive it with restraint and its perfectly safe.

What's it like to park?

Very easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing

What's most practical about your car?

The extra length over the standard Vitara.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

4x4