Other Suzuki Vitara (1988 - 2000) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It says I don't care about image and I regard a car as just a tool to get me from A to B

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

    They say it's a hairdresser's car

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. It's very practical and very reliable. Treat it as badly as you like and it just comes back for more.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I won't be running a second car when I sell this one.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £800

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought on ebay. Made an offer and it was accepted.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a "runabout" to save putting mileage on Volvo and also something I could chuck anything in, including a dirty dog.

    What was the dealer like?

    NA

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I love driving it. It's a bit bouncy and skittish and really noisy at speed but just as capable off road as it is on.

    What's it like to park?

    Doddle

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing whatsoever. It starts first time every time and just goes on forever and ever.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Other cars may go faster but this one goes anywhere. It's just a solid, reliable workhorse.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The whole thing