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Suzuki vitara 1.6 (two doors) need your opinion


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damril

Posted 17 April 2006 - 10:07 AM

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Dear All,
I’m interesting to buy the secondhand Suzuki Vitara 1.6 (two doors).
Need your opinion and feedback from all the experts. Thanks.


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Breadman

Posted 17 April 2006 - 10:56 PM

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I bought a year 2000 second hand one. Best condition and only 13,000km.
Sold at 40,000km after 2 years. I like the looks of this 'Street'
version. Hardly used.

Short wheel base and ladder frame chasis makes ride very choppy and hard.
Underpowered 1.6 auto engine, original fat tyres (205)/rims (7") combo
and 4WD gear ratios makes it very 'thirsty'. I couldn't get rid of it
fast enough.

Still want to buy one? Wink

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damril

Posted 18 April 2006 - 11:48 AM

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Breadman, thanks for your opinion, if like that, I will change my mind
Smile

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Crosser

Posted 18 April 2006 - 10:43 PM

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breadman.. your vitara runs 4wd fulltime?
for city driving .. its better if you run on Rwd only... better fc

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tcheah

Posted 19 April 2006 - 10:12 PM

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Ageless design. After so many years, the two-door version still looks
cute. Forget the 4-door version, Yes, consumption a bit high especially
city use. Long distance OK, one full tank can take you from PJ to Penang
or Singapore at legal speed. Huge front windows. Winding both of them
fully down is like driving in an open top car. Price has dropped. Scout
around and you may end up with a good deal. I find Suzuki engine very
smooth. Tough and reliable. I think can easily last at least 20 years if
well taken care of.

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Breadman

Posted 19 April 2006 - 10:59 PM

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Crosser,

No, I`ve never shifted into 4WD at all. This begs the question of why the
hell did I buy a 4WD at all? But I must say it is a tough little car. Smile

I made a mistake regarding the tyre size in my above post. It should be
225 (wow!) and not 205. If the ride is a little more comfortable maybe I
would have kept it a a bit longer. Smile

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911

Posted 19 May 2006 - 05:25 PM

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tcheah,
Mine is 1.6i auto 2 door. 16valve.
recently FC 7.1l/100km city driving, engine reluctant to go.
What ur fc? any tips?

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cd33

Posted 08 December 2006 - 04:58 PM

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wow that's damn save for a vitara. mine is 1.6 M/T 2dr, 8v carb and
10.42l/100km city driving. planning to change to 16v in future.

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Posted 27 December 2006 - 11:14 AM

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What`s the going price for a 2000 auto 3door model. What is the FC with
this model for city driving. Prefer FC answer in Liters/100KM.

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miaaiman

Posted 01 November 2008 - 09:53 PM

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Hi forumer,

Intended to buy one for my dad for going to his orchid. Very near to
house around 5 km only hence petrol not much of an issue. He doesn't
travel much hence thinking of buying one for him

My concern is maintenance and spareparts... any comment from the current
user of this two door 4wd. Prefer auto 4 him.