Suzuki Vitara 1988-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You get quite a lot of car for your money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run. Main dealer expensive for bits and services.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Quite a bouncy ride, very van like, good seat height for getting in and out.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK off road, despite other reports saying its not. On road, not the best at the traffic lights.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    150k and still starting 1st time & it runs super. most parts available from the motor factors still

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    image not deserved... its a fine off roader ground clearance can be a problem, but you can buy lifting kits to solve this if you find it a problem.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Basic, quite a bit of road noise from rear wheels. Very van like, fine for 2 people but little leg room for the rear seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    You need a secondary security system as they are about as secure as the early Land Rover Defenders were!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    expensive at main agents local garages much better deals

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    The 8 Valve carburettor engine bomb proof, with regular services oil and filter at £15, why mess about? Also worth doing at less than the 6,000 mile intervals.

    Other

    Small oil leaks and rot in the o/s front chassis leg now plated up fine. The vehicle should have been treated with cavity wax from day 1, well worth doing even at 150,000 miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes