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2008 SX4 Crossover
by perry99
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Oct 03, 2007 (2:47 pm)
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The 2008 SX4 Crossovers are out! Test drove one last weekend and liked it very much. (Note that the new sedan is called the SX4 Sport - confusing with the 2007 SX4 hatchback having a version called "Sport") So far, it seems as if both kbb.com and edmunds.com only have invoice pricing for the sedan and not the 2008 SX4 Crossover.
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Back Seat Room / Optional armrest
by perry99
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Oct 28, 2007 (4:00 pm)
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> That sounds like a good deal. I've been researching the
> SX4 for a couple of months now. How is the back seat room?
> I'm thinking of test driving the SX4 for use as a daily
> commuter but carpool with 2 other guys. Both are about
> 6'2" and 200lbs. Will it be an agonizing commute?
I'm 5'10" and there's plenty of headroom and good legroom up front. But with the front seats all the way back, my legs touch the seat in front if I'm sitting in back, so 6'2" 200lb. guys probably won't do well in back, or in the back of any car in this class, for that matter...
> Also I'm curious about the armrest. Is it a storage
> armrest?
There is a small space, good for maybe a pen/notepad and some mints. I think there are some 3rd party armrests that have some CD storage.
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2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car!
by squirtee
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Dec 15, 2007 (6:47 am)
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Went to by my very first new car on Halloween night, and ended up with this little car- and have not been dissapointed! Now granted, I am only 4'11" , but my 6'3" husband can fit in it too. The back seats aren't really made for the long haul for adults, but my grandkids can fit just fine. I think its a very zippy little thing that is great for around town- and also on the interstate. The first weekend after I got it I went on a 300+ mile trip and actually had to watch my speed, that's how smooth it was. We have also already had a few snow storms, and the AWD is great! (and you're talking to a woman who lived in Buffalo for many years!!!) I think this car is a keeper... 
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [squirtee]
by aladdinsane
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Dec 15, 2007 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: squirtee (Dec 15, 2007 6:47 am)
Hi...
I'm glad you dig your little critter of a Suzuki. I'm interested in it too, but I'm curious: Did the warranty of this machine turn you on to it also? How was the dealership, and your saleperson's attitude in the transaction? Probably all good, I suspect. Nothing like the bad attitude one can get at a Honda or Toyota dealership, I'm sure. Know what I mean? It can be like they're doing you a favor with anything involved with their machines. They figure that if you don't buy another will. Indifference! Bummer!! Oh well...
I've seen a few of the AWD SX4 liftbacks in my neck of the woods, so to speak. It looks like a winner. 
Happy Holidays!!!
Peace<-AladdinSane-<-  -
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [aladdinsane]
by squirtee
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Dec 15, 2007 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Dec 15, 2007 11:51 am)
Yes,the warranty was a factor, as was the AWD.(Living in the snow belt) I really did the research, looking for initially a 4WD, but wanted to keep the $ down.( I did drive the Grand Vitara but the seat did not fit me comfortably.) Plus, we don't do the "long hauls" like we used to, so this little critter suited me well. (With gas prices as they are!) I also know what you mean about dealerships! I sent my husband to check out a Jeep Liberty before looking at Suzuki and they could of cared less about even talking to him. Amazing to me, considering the price of vehicles these days are the same as I paid for my first house (way back when) but I could at least live in THAT purchase!!! Anyway, our Suzuki dealership was VERY accommodating and still is (checking back with us, etc.) So lets hope it stays that way!
Happy Holidays to you too!
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [squirtee]
by aladdinsane
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Dec 16, 2007 (12:09 pm)
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Replying to: squirtee (Dec 15, 2007 2:05 pm)
I'm glad for you! My Lady and I have 5 vehicles on our list to check out, with the AWD Suzuki SX4 within that small group. I see that even at Jeep the salespeople can be tuned out, as you said about your husband's experience. Wotta shame, don'tcha think? The turn off he experienced at Jeep turned into a blessing though, with the purchase of your SX4, so a lemon becomes lemonade, if you get my drift.
What color Suzuki did you go for? I don't mean to intrude, and I mean no harm in asking. I would go with the copper red...my Lady loves that color.
Many thanx for responding. I appreciate it. I didn't think you would.
Take good care, Mr. & Mrs. . .
Happy Trails-
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [aladdinsane]
by squirtee
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Dec 16, 2007 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Dec 16, 2007 12:09 pm)
As for color, I must admit I truly liked them all-but NEVER owned a black vehicle, so thats what I ended up with. (Though being from the real muscle car era, I don't think its a true black, has more metallic in it) I looked at the white, but with our four seasons here in Pittsburgh, that was out! I didn't want blue, the red would have been hard to match if ever needed touched up (too many bodymen friends over the years telling me stories) the silver one I test drove ALREADY had noticable scratches inside the external door handle, so it really was between the copper and black (black winning out) I do plan on getting alittle graphic something on the sides, just to jazz it up alittle! I think its a great car for the money.My husband asked if I loved it--I said I really liked it--but if he would put a '69 Camaro Z/28 in the driveway, now THAT i would love!!!!!! Just remember when you test drive, its NOT a camaro or mercedes -- but then they aren't AWD and under $16K either...
Later!!!
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [squirtee]
by aladdinsane
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Dec 16, 2007 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: squirtee (Dec 16, 2007 1:17 pm)
Gotcha! I hear ya...
U bet...
Black is mystery and drama. Metallic Black only makes it more so, IMHO...
Good choice!!!
Happy Trails...
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [squirtee]
by nryan1
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Jan 12, 2008 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: squirtee (Dec 16, 2007 1:17 pm)
I just took a test drive in the new 2008 SX4 today. I loved it, but I'm curious, I live in a very hilly region in Upstate NY. Some of the grades are quite steep and there are times in the winter when I couldn't get up them even with a 4-wheel drive. The problem was the 4-wheel was a 2002 Kia Sportage, no power and extremely lightweight. Living in Pittsburgh, I thought maybe you encounter a lot of hills there and could give me an idea of how it handles them. Thanks for your input.
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Re: 2008 Suzuki SX4- Great Little Car! [nryan1]
by squirtee
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Jan 12, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: nryan1 (Jan 12, 2008 4:11 pm)
Yes, we do have a TON of hills in Pittsburgh! Unfortunately, so far this year we haven't had hardly any snow! (And trust me, I lived next to a ski resort outside of Buffalo/Erie for 15 years-so I know what kind of snow you are talking about!!!) But I did make it a point to go out in our inclement weather a few weeks ago and came up the "back way" to our house on top of the hill and never had to use that little button between the front seats! (that was with ice under snow covered roads) I tell my husband that is because of those damn 16" tires- its the only thing that keeps it on the roads- ha! Of course he holds on to that "Oh SH*T" handle on the passenger side when I take him out - a rookie that never went 4 wheeling!!!! I would suggest taking another test drive on one of those hills when you DO have some snow; I sure wouldn't buy anything that didn't work for me up in your neck of the woods. Although back when I lived up there my best car was a VW rabbit- the thing was a TANK and I NEVER EVER got stuck!!! and look how little those things were- and only FWD! Good luck and let me know how it goes!
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