Suzuki Alto (1997 - 2001) 1.0 GL 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I haven't got a lot of money but wanted a car that I knew would start in the mornings without the huge price tag!

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

They say it looks like a roller skate!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes - very reliable

What are you likely to buy next?

another small car - fiesta or something

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,150

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My dad had one and thought it cheap and easy to drive for a first car

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Very easy, perfect for around town - nippy and pulls off quickly. Copes on bigger roads but wouldn't like to go on a really long journey simply because of the noise level

What's it like to park?

Really easy as is so small, although can make you work up a sweat at lower speeds due to no power steering!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Engine management has been on all the time although it doesn't appear to affect the car/ performance at all and hasn't affected the car's ability to fly through MOT's. Somethings wrong with the left side brake area - crunching noise - not sure what it is, but new discs and pads lasted just 6 months before it stared doing the same thing. I think it must be something to do with alignment or something?? Also, the warning signal that tells you you've left the lights on doesn't work and there is something wrong with interior light - it comes on when you turn head lights off!!

What's most practical about your car?

Very cheap!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Not really any fancy things on the car - but not complaining