Suzuki Vitara Soft top JLX 2d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Some low mileage cars are well priced.
Costs
For everyday use, very expensive (25mpg). Parts and tyres on fat boy very pricey.
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On the road
Driving
Absolutely awful, like 1930s film version of driving with constant adjustment of steering required.
Performance
Engine is too small so noise is excessive.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only problem is lack of any indication as to whether the car is charging or discharging. Battery is very small and hard to obtain and is not up to the job.
Image
Hard not to look like a prick driving this car. Leave it to your wife or retarded adults who seem to abound nowadays.
Comfort
Seats are quite good, but ride, particularly in fat boy, is much too bumpy.
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Security and Service
Security
Non-existent security, so how can you rate it? Even a padlock on the zip around rear window would delay thieves slightly, but soft top is open invitation to steal. Only deterrent is the ridiculous image.
Service
Referred everything to their dealers who in turn did not want to know.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Electrical problems due to battery.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No