Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005 - 2014) 1.9 DDiS 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical person.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Too many faults, some serious. Suzuki main dealers and parts are expensive and the car is unrefined.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not finalised but it will be a smaller hatchback.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. Non-committal after test drive and let the dealer do the chasing.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Dull and unsophisticated but it was not marketed or bought as a driver's car.
What's it like to park?
Easy for size of car owing to boxy shape and good visibility.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Notchy gear change, defective ECU, glow plugs, sender pipes, broken fan belt, broken cam belt and damaged valves.
What's most practical about your car?
Spacious, 4wd, high ground clearance, decent luggage capacity, quite good economy.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate control.
