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#979 of 1006 Get out of lease by jdaley Dec 23, 2008 (3:50 pm)
Since I've had my Suk I can't get help for my alingment problems and my cost of more that 900.00 in tires in less than two years from my dealer or Suzuki Canada,I was wondering if anyone got out of a lease early with out much of a penalty I have to get out of this I can't afford tires. If there is someone who has done this please share you knowledge.
#980 of 1006 by xostnot Dec 24, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Your real problem is that the car is seriously out of alignment. This is a well known problem with quite a few '06 Grand Vitaras. This is not just costly in terms of tires. It's hard on the drivetrain, and it's a safety issue because the car's always in a slight skid. If I had this problem, I'd minimize driving the thing, and ramp up the efforts to get Suzuki to fix it, or buyback the GV.   Send a registered letter to Suzuki Canada. If that doesn't work out, open a file with CAMVAP. If that doesn't work, go to Small Claims Court.   Have you followed the rotation schedule for the wheels? Our '06 GV has 33,000km on it, and the original tires still have 7/32" tread left.
#981 of 1006 Re: Tire wear [denverleigh] by budman3 Dec 30, 2008 (5:17 am)
Replying to: denverleigh (Dec 21, 2008 7:24 am) Acura MDX - great vehicle. My buddy has one, and I've enoyed taking it out for a ride. Perhaps something to graduate to, but I must say, it's in a totally different league than the GV.   Exactly. You can't compare the 2 vehicles side by side. I know that most people wouldn't pay MSRP on a vehicle but if you try and equip a 2009 GV like the MDX, you come up with a price of about $28,000. We bought a new 2008 MDX for $32,000. Not much of a price differance for a whole lot more vehicle. It may be a year older than the GV but resale value will surpass the GV in the long run.
#982 of 1006 Re: Suzuki warranties [norwoodsmn] by wisegirl65 Jan 02, 2009 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: norwoodsmn (Dec 15, 2008 1:17 pm) I have had several warranty issues with Suzuki. I have a 2007 Grand Vitara and have had mulitple issues with the AC stinking so bad, TSP Light on and Airbag light on, I have gone through 2 sets of tires now at 28000 miles, my gear shift sticks and I cant get it to move sometimes. I have a Lemon and I am NOW suing Suzuki! I was getting no where with the Service and them taking care of my problems. Alls I would get is that they could not DUPLICATE PROBLEMS.   I finally got so frustrated that I hired a Lemon Law Lawyer. Any one else who is interested in Suing let me know and I will give you my attornies name and number.... Replies to this message: norwoodsmn (Jan 06, 2009 1:04 pm) revjim64 (Jan 06, 2009 1:48 pm) xostnot (Jan 06, 2009 10:08 pm) bm000092 (Feb 16, 2009 4:58 am)
#983 of 1006 Re: Suzuki warranties [wisegirl65] by norwoodsmn Jan 06, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: wisegirl65 (Jan 02, 2009 12:34 pm) Very sorry to hear all that... As I'm still considering an '09, I downloaded the warranty booklet for a look see as yet another part of my ongoing in depth research. I noted in the back of same, Suzuki [even] states how as a last resort if you are unsatisfied with warranty service, (prior to the steps you are now initiating), how they suggest [you] use the arbitration process to try to resolve things. A predicate to following this course of action would be your having been convinced your best interests as an owner were well served at each stage when you experienced these difficulties. Specifically, yes, I'm talking about the dealership service department, first and foremost. If they didn't have their stuff together, (and not all of 'em do, but that probably goes for a lot of car mfgr's dealerships too), and [they] failed to solve yr. issues, and instead through ineptitude, couldn't diagnose/fix things, then on further down the line if there was an unsympathetic district service representative thrown into the mix too, (they have been know to exist), well then I could see, hey, why bother to look into that arbitration stuff, just sue 'em! But hey, none of us can walk in your shoes, and you gotta do what you gotta do...   Most stories have more than one side though, which is why I think the arbitration process might be worth a shot for others, (first), before unleashing the heavy artillery. Let us know how it goes...
#984 of 1006 Re: Suzuki warranties [wisegirl65] by revjim64 Jan 06, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: wisegirl65 (Jan 02, 2009 12:34 pm) And I purchased a 2007 Suzuki GV because my 2002 Chevy Impala was a Lemon!!   My GV only has 16k on it. So far I haven't had any problems,other than lousy gas mileage. I am getting about 17mpg city.    I am concerned about the tire wear problems that everyone seems to be having.   I hope I can get at least another 16K on the tires before I have to change them!! They tread seems to be wearing evenly. They are Yokohama Geolanders. Replies to this message: xostnot (Jan 06, 2009 10:08 pm) bm000092 (Feb 16, 2009 4:58 am)
#985 of 1006 Re: Suzuki warranties [revjim64] by xostnot Jan 06, 2009 (10:08 pm)
Replying to: revjim64 (Jan 06, 2009 1:48 pm) Sounds like you have the original tires. If you're in the US, 17mpg city is within the typical range. That would be low for the Cdn gallon.   Wheel misalignment will cost mileage due to the energy wasted wearing away the tires. Presumably it will also prematurely wear the drivetrain.   The wheels should be rotated regularly. Unfortunately this will mask an abnormal rear tire wear problem. If you have 16K (miles) on the tires and they're half worn, you're doing ok. The even tire wear is a good sign. We have 32K (km) on ours and they have about half the tread depth left.   Only Suzuki knows for sure, but I'd estimate that about 10% of the '06's have the abnormal tire wear problem, plus maybe a very very few '07's. Replies to this message: bm000092 (Feb 16, 2009 4:58 am)
#986 of 1006 Re: Suzuki warranties [xostnot] by bm000092 Feb 16, 2009 (4:58 am)
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#987 of 1006 Should I do it? by motormindy Feb 21, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Hi, havent posted but need some advice here. Hadnt ever considered a Suzuki or a GV b/4 yesterday. I threw a rod in my 2003 Ford Windstar on Tues. need to get a new vehicle fast. I work for Edmunds and was visiting a dealer about a future product when he said he bought some Suzuki's from a dealer that went our of business 45 days ago. He has a 2007 GV with 57 (yes 57) miles on it, it has manual trans, 2wd., pearlized cranberry exterior. Kinda cute vehicle I hadnt considered, no 3rd seat (I have 3 kids; 7, 9, 12 ( this could work- just cant take alot of extras which isnt always a bad thing.) His final negotiation is $11,400 plus $400 for clear coat to be added on the paint and his cost $940 to add leather seats (I really want leather with 3 kids). So that is $12,7 out the door. I am looking for a fantastic deal. I love Nissan but the price is too much as my husband needs a new vehicle too. I was thinking I can drive this Suzuki for a few years then hand down to my daughter. Is this a steal or should I keep looking? Replies to this message: steve_ (Feb 21, 2009 12:47 pm) js06gv (Feb 25, 2009 7:34 pm)
#988 of 1006 Re: Should I do it? [motormindy] by steve_ HOST Feb 21, 2009 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: motormindy (Feb 21, 2009 12:00 pm) The only quibble I would have is the $400 for the clear coat - that's not worth it. I wouldn't pay anything for "paint protection."   My neighbor's brother has a GV and I've quizzed him about it. He's been really happy with his.   I'd be a bit concerned that the battery is marginal and that various seals, fluids and bits could be corroded or gummed up just from sitting around so long. And I'd want to know if the full warranty is in effect or not, and how far I'd have to go to get service.   Good luck!

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