Suzuki Ignis Hatchback (2000 - 2004) 1.5 Sport 3d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
People dont even know what it is when they see it. They always comment on how it looks due to the body kit. There are only 1200 in the UK i was told so theyre pretty rare.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Friends respect the car due to its suprising high performance and brilliant standard equipment.
Would you buy this car again and why?
The car is amazing value for money. 3K for bodykit, recaro seats, all round disc brakes, VVTS engine, sport suspension, lightweight jap alloys, jap build quality, good MPG, air con and ridiculously good gear box.
What are you likely to buy next?
Celica GT4 is next. If only they'd build a bigger, faster ignis. 2.0ltr turbo? haha.
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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?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car came with uprated suzuki alloys in powder coat black, low miles and front rally fog lights.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Fun, fast and practical.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very, very heavy clutch makes it harder to drive in heavy traffic. Long distance drivers will find it uncomfortable due to the bucket seats not supporting the upper legs properly. Stiffened suspension makes you feel like you've shrunk half an inch everytime you hit a pothole. Avoid speed bumps where possible. Plus side, its very fast, fun, handles very well due to stiffened suspension and practical for commuting.
What's it like to park?
Good visibilty all round is hindered only by the fact it has the turning circle of the Titanic. Strange for such a small car.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not much other than wear and tear. Exhaust started to blow due to a small hole in the back box. To do the car justice it needs a stainless steel system anyway, so it was just an excuse to get one.
What's most practical about your car?
Me and 2 friends went camping for a week. The car managed to fit 3 6ft+ men, a 6 man tent, equipment, BBQ and 3 suitcases. Still had enough power to drive us through the lake district. £40 to fill the tank gets you 280-300 miles. Brilliant.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
1.5ltr 110bhp VVTS engine. Same as the VVTi Yaris T Sport but has a tuned exhaust system as standard which produces 5bhp more. VVTS kicks in around 4000rpm. The acceleration for such a small car is suprising.
