Other Suzuki Grand Vitara (1998 - 2005) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    What does it matter, I have a high performance car for fun, this vehicle is a work horse.

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

    They know its an old school 4x4, however I have been surprised at the positive reaction it receives.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I have need of a good 4x4 that has to work,they stopped producing this model in 05 so the chance of getting a good low mileage XL7 today are getting slim.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Mitsubishi Shogun 5 door.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Because of the 2.7 petrol engine and over £250 road tax it was up at a very good price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I had the 2.0 petrol model for 5 years and wanted the long wheelbase XL7 version, I saw this with only 38000miles and decided I would buy based on the bullet proof reliability I had enjoyed with my previous model.

    What was the dealer like?

    Not perfect but a known quantity as we have three vehicles from them.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Its old school ladder chassis so its steady on the bends, however drive it with restraint and its perfectly safe.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    The extra length over the standard Vitara.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    4x4