Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Refined and able for the price.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A solid 4x4 under £12k.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceptable 4x4 ride.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better on minor roads than the motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Has broken down twice in 12 months, has been in the garage for 5 weeks this time, and no sign of a repair as yet.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Would like to have one, but driving in a courtesy car covered in adverts for dealer.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent driving position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not fitted.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not very good from supposedly the no.1 UK Suzuki dealer. A bad repair to a simple wiring problem means we are still waiting for a new wiring loom. And the courtesy cars all have had problems (4 so far).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    ECU detecting problems that don't exist due to faulty wiring.

    Other

    Wiring loom damaged beyond repair by the dealer. Under warranty but parts not available.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No