Suzuki Vitara 1988-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Worst depreciation I have ever experienced £2,750 in 9 months against another Suzuki, £4,750 against a Ford Galaxy!

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Extremely thirsty and hellishly expensive main dealer 48,000 mile service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fairly boring, little road feedback because of power steering.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Extremely juicy in it"s demands for fuel!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Noisy cam chain at 48,000 miles NOT COVERED BY DEALER WARRANTY SO BEWARE!

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    1 out of 5 1.0

    Tacky, ex-boys-toy.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Can make back ache worse and terrible for rear passengers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing to write home about as far as basic security.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very unimpresseve service considering bought from local main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very noisy camchain occurred at 48,000. Dealer not prepared to consider under Suzuki warranty.

    Other

    Battery failure at 48,500 miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No