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#1018 of 1855 Verona's Future by tom willett

Feb 06, 2005 (1:07 am)

The 2004 Verona got off to such a bad start I'm fearful that Suzuki may pull the plug on the car after 2005. I recently saw a Suzuki TV commercial and it appeared not to mention the Verona as it flashed up the names of the different Suzuki vehicles but I COULD be mistaken. Has anyone noticed any new commercials that mentioned the Verona? Has anyone heard from anybody with a 2005? The car holds such promise I just hope Suzuki promotes it and delivers. Anyone heard anything from inside Suzuki corporate about this car and its future?

#1019 of 1855 Re: Verona's Future [tom willett] by ccbloome61

Feb 06, 2005 (6:41 am)

Replying to: tom willett (Feb 06, 2005 1:07 am)
On www.Suzuki.com, they list the 2005 Verona and it now has tire pressure monitoring and side airbags standard for 2005. The LX now has a sunroof as standard equipment. The price has also inched up a little bit.

#1020 of 1855 Re: Verona's Future [tom willett] by dougdjjs

Feb 06, 2005 (8:16 am)

Replying to: tom willett (Feb 06, 2005 1:07 am)
Yeah Tom,
 
I started to think they would pull the plug too, but then it occurred to me that it would be a big mistake for Suzuki. The way I see it, Suzuki would be admitting defeat. Not to mention it would be distancing itself from the new Verona owners it acquired and cause these new buyers to have little faith in the company. Suzuki plans to roll out all these new vehicles in the next 5 years, and the slot for the Verona needs to be filled by something. Also, if Hyundai and Kia just gave up on their products because of poor sales and criticism, they would have been long gone. If GM/Suzuki is smart like the Korean companies have been, they will listen to the feedback and make the needed changes FAST. All the "talking heads" in the automotive industry would just be saying that Suzuki tried and failed in the family car segment.

#1021 of 1855 Re: Super Bargain New Verona In OH [kimweigel] by betty_boop

Feb 08, 2005 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: kimweigel (Jan 04, 2005 8:01 pm)
Hi kimweigel, I recently brought a Verona EX 2004. I live in Maryland I purchased it in Virginia on 1/31/05. The sticker price was almost 21k. With the rebates and shopping around I was able to get it down to 16,262.00 I thought I got a hell of a deal until I read your post. I did a lot of research also before I decided to buy. I had the feeling that either I am getting a great car by taking this chance or I am getting a lemon down the road. To be honest some of the post i read before I brought the car was scary. In the end it felt right. I have only had the car for a little over 2 weeks. I am very pleased and still in shock that I got something so great for so little! I got the real pretty sapphire gray. What color did you get? I am glad we both waited to go shopping at the end and beginning of January that is when they have the best deals. Anyway are you still happy with your Verona? Have you discovered how to use all of the neat little extra features? I would love to hear from you. From one Verona EX owner to Another !! Rhonda

#1022 of 1855 Re: Hub cap problem [nace818] by betty_boop

Feb 08, 2005 (1:11 pm)

Replying to: nace818 (Feb 01, 2005 3:19 pm)
Hello,
I just got a Verona EX 2004 So far I had it for 2 weeks and Yes i notice shaking between 50 and 60 mph. I didn't know what to do. You caught my interest when I read your post. What to do about this?

#1023 of 1855 Still enjoying mine by kimweigel

Feb 08, 2005 (6:31 pm)

Replying to: betty_boop (Feb 08, 2005 12:34 pm)
Hi back, Betty_Boop. Guess what, you still got a really good deal. We only paid about 500.00 difference, which, in the big scheme of things, is really not a lot. So be happy!
   I've had a few cars, and this is one of the better ones. Yes it isn't "perfect", but what car really is? I have over 3000 miles on it now, and it hasn't skipped a beat, through wind, rain, snow, sleet, ice, and every other kind of slop. Nothing has bent, warped, twisted, snapped off, or fallen off, and it doesn't look like it will. This is a TREMENDOUS accomplishment for a first-year model. I do enjoy the neat little features, especially the steering wheel audio controls. I also love the seat heaters. The main thing to concentrate on, though, is that this car stops, goes, and steers exactly like you would expect it to. The wheel, seat, and pedals are the right distance from each other. If you think that's a given, sit in a new Corolla (had one.) The Verona cockpit is elegant, classy, and user-friendly. If you think that's a given, sit in any Pontiac and look at the dash. What were they thinking? Yes, we could have bought Honda Accords, but not with seat heaters for 16k. Try cloth seats and a 4 cylinder for 20k. The Camry has a nice powertrain, but the interior is so relentlessly appliancelike in it's blandness, and again, no bargain.
     The other nice thing about the Suzuki is that it is easier to spot in the parking lot.
     Tell me about some of the neat little extra features you like. Maybe I have overlooked some. I'd love to learn something new.
     By the way, I also got the sapphire gray metallic. I call it light blue.
Happy driving! Kim

#1024 of 1855 Daewoo/Magnus Suzuki/Verona by ccbloome61

Feb 09, 2005 (2:37 am)

The Verona isn't really a first year car, it has been sold in Korea and other countries as a Daewoo Magnus since 2000. I have the LX and now have 7800 miles on it. My prior car was a Daewoo Leganza which is why I bought the Verona. My Daewoo was great, although I totalled it in July. I paid 15,600 for the LX so you got a great deal on the EX for 16000. Hope you all enjoy yours as much as I do. BTW the shaking in mine isn't the tires, it is like the engine is cutting out. Dosen't do it all the time, it can go days without doing it then it starts to shake between 45-60. It's not really shaking, but more like chugging.

#1025 of 1855 21,500 MILES ...NO PROBLEMS by carrino

Feb 11, 2005 (10:08 am)

Hello all, its been a while since my last post. My 2004 ex has 21,500 trouble free miles,and the only thing that i have to replace is the front brake pads which i ordered from rock auto.com,for 39.98 including shipping. The dealer wanted 80.00 for the pads and 189.00 to do the whole job. Unfortunetly no auto parts store carry the pads as of yet, but rock auto has wagner pads for the verona. I think it is a great car for the money, and very sharp looking. Looking forward to reading the posts in this forum...Thanks

#1026 of 1855 Re: 21,500 MILES ...NO PROBLEMS [carrino] by dougdjjs

Feb 11, 2005 (11:53 am)

Replying to: carrino (Feb 11, 2005 10:08 am)
Carrino,
 
What kind of fuel economy are you getting? Has the transmission adjusted or is it something you just got accustomed to? Thanks for your input.

#1027 of 1855 Re: "Neat Extra Features" in Verona by mm9351

Feb 11, 2005 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: betty_boop (Feb 08, 2005 12:34 pm)
Here's a nice feature on the Verona EX. How many of you know about this? (Not sure this feature is on the LX or S versions)
 
Press gently on the driver or passenger headrest towards the windshield; it will adjust forward in three click-stop positions before the last one releases it back to the first. Nice touch. Also how about that rear-storage armrest with dual cupholders? And the height adjustment for the seat belt shoulder harness? I particularly like the electro-luminenscent lighting for the instrument panel. Overall, I find that the interior is on-par with some of the finest autos out there. True, not perfect, but a LOT of features for the money; i.e. a high value product.

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