Suzuki Alto (2009 - 2014) 1.0 SZ3 5d (2010/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I am terribly tight.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nothing.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never.
What are you likely to buy next?
A Honda or a Toyota.
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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?
£5,500
When did you buy the car?
October 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
A car supermarket. It was cheap.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap
What was the dealer like?
Very pushy and only interested in selling add ons like gap/pain and warranty.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Terrible. Crashes over bumps. Very heavy steering, Does not like hills at all.
What's it like to park?
Terrible. Extremely heavy steering for a so called city car. The front pillars restrict forward and side view.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Many things. Engine mounts (changed 3 times) and still noisy. Rear washer fixed twice (still bursts off in cold weather) Front tyres need constant changing. The brake pads need changing at 30k. Sometimes it doesn't even start unless I keep on cranking the engine. Front wheel bearing failed at 29k!!!
What's most practical about your car?
It's cheap.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The air con. Ice cold.