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Re: SX4 reliability record [sunnyb1]
by gregg_vw
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Aug 05, 2009 (4:41 pm)
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Replying to: sunnyb1 (Aug 05, 2009 9:49 am)
Not one problem or adjustment with my 2008 Touring AWD. LIfetime mpg is nearly 29, and now that summer is here and the car is really broken in, I get 30 mpg with every tank.
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- #102 of 138
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Re: SX4 reliability record [gregg_vw]
by arkainzeye
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Aug 07, 2009 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 05, 2009 4:41 pm)
for your 30mpg are you going off of what the computer says you are getting or off of doing the math on a fill up? i ask cause a recent review i read said they got a average of 22 and most are around 22-25 (real world) not what the computer says. My motorcycle has a estimate mpg fuel calc on it. and it never adds up when i do the math verses what it is telling me im getting..
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- #103 of 138
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Re: SX4 reliability record [arkainzeye]
by Jbdescent
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Aug 07, 2009 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Aug 07, 2009 5:17 pm)
I'm calculating with the mileage driven divided by the number of gallons of gas I bought. I have never believed those instant mileage calculators - they're always off, sometimes by 10 mpg! BTW, during the winter, I was only getting 22 mpg city. This could be either a) crappy wintertime gas with ethanol and other additives or b) the engine hadn't "broken in" yet...or maybe both. Hopefully I will continue to make the good mileage this winter.
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- #104 of 138
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Re: SX4 reliability record [arkainzeye]
by perry99
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Aug 07, 2009 (11:55 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Aug 07, 2009 5:17 pm)
I've been logging actual mpg, though the computer usually isn't too far off on my SX4.
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- #105 of 138
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Weird question about navigation system
by mtena
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Aug 08, 2009 (7:53 am)
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I need to get around to posting my impressions from my recent test drive, but for now, I was kinda curious about the GPS unit. Having had the window bashed in on my Saturn last year when I foolishly kept our cheap little Garmin in sight, I was wondering if there is much theft risk, given how the unit is mounted in a compartment on the dash. Will thieves know (or think they know) that there is something in there for the taking? There wasn't a unit in the vehicle I drove (the dealer keeps them locked away in the office), and I never thought to ask about security or whether the unit is easy to remove from its compartment.
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- #106 of 138
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Re: SX4 reliability record [arkainzeye]
by gregg_vw
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Aug 08, 2009 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Aug 07, 2009 5:17 pm)
It is real (summer) overall mileage, calculated by the tank. However, I do drive to get good mpg. I rarely go over 70 mpg, I brake less than most people and take corners a bit faster than most (not as much acceleration to do once through it), and I emphasize that this is mileage in warm weather. Bad weather and cold weather cut into it and 22 mpg city is about all I get too. I don't think that is bad though. Our cities are poorly designed for traffic and people still resist traffic circles, despite that there is no sitting at lights (which saves gas), not to mention that they are safer.
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- #107 of 138
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Re: SX4 reliability record [gregg_vw]
by arkainzeye
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Aug 09, 2009 (1:35 am)
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Replying to: gregg_vw (Aug 08, 2009 12:04 pm)
more than likely the use of more fuel in the winter is caused by how much more dense the air is in the winter so the fuel injecton has to match the dense air with More fuel therefor causing you to use more fuel for the same type of driving. one plus is, you should have more pick up and go.
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AWD "needed"
by arkainzeye
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Aug 10, 2009 (5:26 am)
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ive been seriously thinking about getting a sx4 crossover. im just waiting on the right deal. well i see a man at my local gym that has a 2007 sx4. i asked him all about it. he said he Loved it. i asked him how is the all wheel drive he said.. I NEVER USE IT.. that made me think about things a little different. the main selling point of the Sx4 is the all wheel drive. i live in South West PA. i have a 2004 chevy tracker zr2 and i only used my 4x4 1 time last year and it was to go off roading. so if the sx4 didnt have all wheel drive would you still own one? Btw my tracker is rear wheel drive until put into 4x4 and i never had a problem on the roads since i got it in 2006. Im wondering if i will be paying for something i wont really use? I wondering if there is other cars out there with same features Minus the awd that will get better MPG ?
also get this. i will not mention the forum as it is in BAD taste to do that. you can do a search yourself and find this. but i was reading on a all sx4 forum where the 100k warranty is powertrain only and eveything else is 36k miles or 36 months. there were a group of sx4 owners that had their AC units fail on them at around 40k miles and suzuki did not cover them. there was also ALOT of air bag issues and rear axle leaks. suzuki covered them two. but alot of people had to wait for parts. im not bashing.. i love suzuki. my tracker is made by them. im just stating a few facts and i am embarrassed i didnt look into the warranty more. i didnt know it is only a 36k bumper to bumper warranty. i think others like kia is 60K. ? i would like to hear others thoughts on this.. btw the ac units that failed were $2000 to replace
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Re: AWD "needed" [arkainzeye]
by perry99
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Aug 10, 2009 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: arkainzeye (Aug 10, 2009 5:26 am)
First, in regard to the warranty, you don't need to go by some nameless forum. Suzuki is very clear that the 100k is only for powertrain, Suzuki Warranty info and that the bumper to bumper is 36k/36 month. The main benefit is that, unlike many companies, the powertrain warranty is fully transferable.
As for the AWD, I've had my SX4 Crossover for over 2 years. I've certainly engaged the AWD when it's been very rainy and once or twice in the snow. I haven't used it in very rough conditions, but the car has certainly handled excellently in heavy rain on slick roads, and on snow-covered roads.
I believe that they now offer the SX4 Crossover in a non-AWD version.
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- #110 of 138
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Re: AWD "needed" [perry99]
by arkainzeye
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Aug 10, 2009 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: perry99 (Aug 10, 2009 6:53 am)
if they offer it in a non awd i might look into it. as i have a 4x4 and havent NEEDED to engage it since i bought it. Unless going off road. and as i said before it is rear wheel drive. my main point about the warranty was the Air conditioning units that failed on that forum and since it was past 36,000 miles Suzuki said NOPE not covering it. as they shouldnt. It just makes me rethink a few things. cause to be 100% honest i have had 2 suzuki and BOTH had ac issues. one failed and one right Now is starting to cool less and less, and it was just recharged. My sisters aerio did the samething! i thought that would have been resolved in the sx4 but from the forum i was on with people with higher mileage 40K plus now its ugly head it starting to poke back out... When i first heard about this problem and i had my tracker (suzuki) i thought this wont happen to me cause i take care of my cars. then one year goes by then two. NOTHING. but on yr 3 AC FAILED. they wanted close to $2000 to repair it, i opted to Not have it repaired.. i wonder if suzuki sales a warranty that you can UP the 36k to something alot better.
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