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#10 of 1350 Suzuki Info by ithertz Dec 08, 2000 (3:39 am)
I drive a '93 Sidekick JLX w/ 93k miles are so on it. The only things I've had to replace is the spark plugs/wires/rotor/cap, battery...and that's all about all i can think of now (mostly routine maintenence, air filter, etc..). To date I've had no major mechanical problems(Need to change that timinig belt soon....ugh wallet's gonna be alot lighter..). I also drive the tiny 4-banger hard too. If you need more info just e-mail me. -John s3jyutitan.vcu.edu
#11 of 1350 Brochures Are Out by giowa Dec 10, 2000 (7:03 pm)
Last night I stopped by the Omaha, NE, area Suzuki dealer (actually in Council Bluffs, IA, across the river from Omaha). They did NOT have any XL-7s in stock but are anticipating getting their first one in sometime this week or early next. They did have the full color detailed brochures. I've been pouring over the info. While the brochure does list interior dimensions for 1st and 2nd rows, it fails to for the 3rd row. However, it does say there is 37.0 cf of space "with 3rd-row seats down" and 73.0 cf "with 2nd- & 3rd-row seats down". Has only a 16.9 gal fuel tank. The EPA mileage figure for the 2WD manual tranny model is 18/20. The other 3 combinations, incl 4WD manual & automatic, are 17/20. Doesn't clearly say if it comes with 4-wheel disc brakes or rear drums.    I was pleased to see that the XL-7 Touring can be had with a 5-speed manual. The Limited, which only adds leather seats and automatic tranny to the Touring, can NOT be had with manual. Biggest failure is the serious dearth of safety equipment. Wife and I know already we'll have to wait till '02 model out. XL-7 does NOT have side air bags, no traction control (ABS is standard on both Plus and Limited but not an option on Standard or Plus). Does have front seat pretensioners but no mention of force limiters. Too bad. I'd love to get one but won't risk my life to do so. Oddly enough, in 01/01 issue of R&T there was a big ad for the XL-7. It said call an 800# for more info. I did but the Suzuki customer service reps at the # had yet to get anything from Suzuki on the XL-7. I've owned two Suzukis and loved both. An '89 Geo Metro 3-dr hatchback and a '91 Suzuki Swift 4-dr sedan. Wife and I loved them both. Never had any troubles with them but when we added kids the cars were just too small. Traded the Swift in for a '93 Chrysler Concorde and the Metro for a '92 Merc Tracer Wagon. We loved them both so much that we still have pictures of them both. Praying the XL-7 is as reliable.
#12 of 1350 12/4/00 Issue of AutoWeek by giowa Dec 11, 2000 (2:42 pm)
The 12/4/00 issue of AutoWeek has a nice review of the XL-7. That writer shares many opinions with the Edmunds's road test reviewer at this site. The Suzuki USA web site also has a couple of reviews. There is a nice comparison page there showing how it stacks up against CR-V, RAV4, etc.
#13 of 1350 It is in! by isellpotiac Dec 12, 2000 (8:35 pm)
Upstate NY- We just unloaded 9 2001 Suzuki XL-7 off the truck-be right back I see customer out on the lot!
#14 of 1350 Seating by isellpotiac Dec 13, 2000 (8:03 pm)
In this thing is OK. I am 6' tall and fit in the third row with a 6' person in the 2nd row and 6' person in front. Seats are easy to move around and to get in and out of. I would not want to take a trip sitting in the 3rd row but it is OK. BTW it is a Touring model with a sunroof and automatic transmission,power windows, power locks, cd& cassette, cruise control, tilt wheel, rear air and keyless entry and the sticker is $25,094. Good looking vehicle.
#15 of 1350 leg room by casey38 Dec 14, 2000 (2:01 am)
Just test drove the XL 7 There is not much leg room at all in the third seat. It looks like it might be ok for children under 5 I am only 5 2 and would not be able to sit there for a long haul. The back row or second seat is ok if you push the track all the way back and the front seat is forward. The salesman was 5 11 and said he had plenty of room with the seat forward. One thing that bothered me was that the headrests in the middle row cut down on my visibilty
#16 of 1350 casey by isellpotiac Dec 16, 2000 (8:44 am)
The head rests are removable and can be stoerd under the seat. How did you like the price tag?
#17 of 1350 pricing by casey38 Dec 16, 2000 (7:04 pm)
The sticker price for the touring model was 25,094 that includes just about everything
#18 of 1350 by masey Dec 18, 2000 (8:00 am)
Has anyone drove this vehicle yet? Why is there no talk about this vehicle.

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