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1006 messages, Last post on Oct 11, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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I back up bm000092 on the configuration of the GV's awd system. The 4wd GV's definitely are in 4wd all the time, and the transfer case is a limited slip operation. In the 4-mode version, it can be locked, but that doesn't preclude that the normal operation is also 4wd. Just that in 4High, sufficent traction differences between the wheels will cause slippage within the transfer case. That's how it can corner without binding, and also why you shouldn't use 4HLocked on dry pavement. ........................................... I was worried about buying a first-year model, so I researched Suzuki Vitaras for repair history. It appeared that each of the totally new versions had repair histories very similar to the subsequent years of the same generation. At the time, there was also no other cuv available with the low range. The closest were the Liberty (too big, and from Chrysler), and the newest Xterra (too big). Since our problems have been relatively minor things, I'd have to say the first year build was pretty good. Having a similar body in production (Saturn Vue) and engine in the XL-7 were also reassuring. I'd also say that reports of lemons have pretty well gone away during the years of the current generation. Which makes it a very safe buy.
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 05, 2008 9:13 am) So just as a suggestion: perhaps [also] because few prior NGV owners [here] seem to have test driven an '09?, and since we continue [therefore] to almost exclusively address only the relative merits of pre '09's, I seriously wonder if a whole new category might be warranted here Steve? Specifically, "2009's and newer"? Despite "the controversy" that might engender, (though I'm not sure why), perhaps that's a risk worth taking in order to prompt new '09 owners to come forward and join the Grand Vitara forum... This pre '09 "thread" would/should continue regardless, (just like all the other Suzuki ones), and anyone of us could continue to participate on any of them, (including a new '09 one), of course. As an aside, really it's only the odd pro auto journalist out there who doesn't seem to have fully grasped just how far the '09's have evolved. HOWEVER the vast majority of their peers HAVE. Seems that change should be reflected here too? Being fully a believer in the democratic process though, perhaps anyone else who has td'ed a new one should also offer an opinion on this too...? According to my own tally, that's only two of us here so far? Meantime I'm just afraid we may be unintentionally putting off actual new '09 owners from joining in... Why? Really when you stop to think about it, why would they care about any of a number of issues [here] which no longer are relevant to the new '09' models?, thanks again not just to the many "upgrades" but also notably because of the TOTAL REDESIGN of many aspects of the '09's...? Answer: NOT. Instead, they will have their own [new] issues which wouldn't necessarily be relevant to the pre '09's either. Personally I'd like find out about any '09 issues [early on] from those new '09 owners... Whatdaya think...? Seasonal Cheers to all!
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Replying to: norwoodsmn (Dec 09, 2008 11:30 am) 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara We'll edit the title of this one too and try not to confuse too many owners. |
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...Could not re-edit some faults, here I go again: Hi xostnot, on another forum you were asking for extented warranty, which I took. When I did buy my GV January 2006 I asked my dealer about it, at that time as an incentive they let me go with 7 years 115 000km, bumper to bumper for 800.00 $. When I think about when I got my Cheroke in 96, it did cost me 2000.00$ for an added 3 years and 60 000km of extended warranty bumper to bumper (expensive but didn't want to take any chance with the reputation of a Jeep product, I did regret since the only thing they changed was the fan blower, sic). But for the Suzuki at 800.00$ it was a no brainer.
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Replying to: bm000092 (Dec 11, 2008 8:45 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 11, 2008 9:22 am) Regards
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Replying to: bm000092 (Dec 11, 2008 4:48 pm)  No biggie.
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The Suzuki dealership in my town is out of business and the nearest dealer is about 200 miles away? Will I be able to get my GV serviced; especially if it is still under warranty? Will other auto dealerships (eg. toyota) honor Suzuki warranty service? What to do? Any advice??? Cannot get any answers within 100+ miles. All dealers will say is that you might want to get rid of the GV and get something else like Honda or Toyota. The new GV is selling for about 16K...I paid 27K for my GV in 2006 
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Replying to: udrivemycar (Dec 14, 2008 10:59 am) |
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