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Re: to longtime users, is this a car you would recommend? [stapletondoc]
by perry99
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Jul 13, 2009 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: stapletondoc (Jul 13, 2009 2:22 pm)
So why did you buy the car? The gas rating is published. Many have posted about the lower-than-other-similarly-sized-cars mileage results here. The size of the gas tank is not a secret and is available in all the literature and online resources. Instead of talking about your own experience with the airbag light, you talk about others' comments on forums. How about waiting until you get the car back to see if the problem is fixed before posting here? This forum should be about problems and results you can attest to, not the stories of others.You also say it's not a new, different Suzuki. From what? You don't specify what you're talking about. Starting with the 2008 model year the SX4 is in fact a new, different Suzuki from ones beforehand.I'm sorry you're not pleased with the car, but the mileage and gas tank size information were available to you before you bought the car, and you still don't know if the airbag problem is going to be ongoing. Hardly sounds like reason to suddenly think this is such a horrible car.
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Re: to longtime users, is this a car you would recommend? [stapletondoc]
by gregg_vw
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Jul 14, 2009 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: stapletondoc (Jul 13, 2009 2:22 pm)
My dear irate sir...try to calm down. When you bought the car, the expected mileage was printed in big numbers on the window sticker. The mileage is actually quite good for an AWD car...you will be hard pressed to find any other car with AWD and all the features this one has that gets better mileage. And if it was stellar mpg you wanted, why did you choose an SX4? The 2007 manual transmission's gearing pulled almost 3500 revs at highway speeds, but the 2008 and 2009 models now operate under 3000 which has helped mileage a bit. If Suzuki would add a sixth gear (or five to the automatic) highway mileage would be a bit better.
And you have an airbag service light come on, which causes you to abandon all hope? I have had my 2008 for a year and a half, and nothing at all has needed adjustment or repair. That has been most people's experience with the SX4. But you are right to get rid of it ASAP. You obviously do not like this car, and thus it will never do right by you. Next time around, make a list of the things you must have as well as what you won't put up with, and then research your purchase so that you don't end up buying a car you won't like. Good luck.
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Mileage
by mtena
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Jul 14, 2009 (6:05 am)
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If I'm not mistaken, the AWD SX4's posted mileage is similar to that of the Toyota Matrix AWD.
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AWD mileage
by kennybeeak
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Jul 14, 2009 (6:51 am)
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The AWD vehicle with the best mileage is the Ford Escape Hybrid. But it costs about $11,000 more than the Suzuki SX-4. Even with what I assumed to be a worst-case scenario of gasoline averaging $6 a gallon, and an ownership of ten years, I calculated the SX-4 would save me $4500 +/-.
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Re: Mileage [mtena]
by gregg_vw
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Jul 14, 2009 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: mtena (Jul 14, 2009 6:05 am)
You can correctly say they have similar mpg, but actually the Suzuki gets a bit better mileage than either the AWD Matrix or the Subaru Impreza. My overall mileage on my 2008 is 28.7 mpg.
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Re: Interesting posts [mtena]
by steve_ HOST
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Jul 15, 2009 (5:50 pm)
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Replying to: mtena (Jul 08, 2009 4:12 am)
we have concerns about ... the dealer network
"Little guys Suzuki and Mitsubishi demonstrated during the half why they might want to seriously consider the advice of some Japanese industry experts who advocate they get out of America. Suzuki's sales plummeted 60.2 percent; Mitsubishi's were off 50.9 percent."
Half-Time Scores: Winners Lose The Least; Subaru Ultimate Winner (AutoObserver)
It's funny, the other car that we're considering if we do the Cash for Clunkers deal is a Scion. Their sales were a tad worse than Suzukis. On the bright side, you won't see yourself coming and going all the time. 
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Re: SX4 reliability record [perry99]
by sunnyb1
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Aug 05, 2009 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: perry99 (Jul 04, 2009 2:21 pm)
Hi;
I saw your post and am considering an SX4 or a Nissan Cube. Just wanted to ask an SX4 owner - how do you like your car? Any problems? I went to a dealership today and was shocked to see $19,989 and that wasn't a touring pkg.
Do you ever fold the rear seats up? Any problems with that?
Any advice is appreciated!!
Thank you,
Sunny
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Re: SX4 reliability record [sunnyb1]
by Jbdescent
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Aug 05, 2009 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: sunnyb1 (Aug 05, 2009 9:49 am)
I wrote in awhile ago to ask if people were getting decent mileage or not. Since then, my engine finally "broke in" and now I'm making 25-30 mpg. That was my biggest complaint about the SX4 Crossover. Other than a few little minor annoyances (like no MP3 jack or easy way to hook up my XM Radio), I love my Suzuki! It did awesome in the snow last year - didn't get stuck once. I have had no problems with it. We just drove 300 miles last weekend with 5 people in the car and it was surprisingly comfortable. The back seat is fairly roomy. I have only folded up the back seats a few times and that was mostly for a big grocery trip to Costco (everything fit). I have people come up to me all the time to ask what kind of car it is and how I like it. It is the perfect car for me.
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Re: SX4 reliability record [sunnyb1]
by perry99
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Aug 05, 2009 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: sunnyb1 (Aug 05, 2009 9:49 am)
The car is great. The only negative is the poor gas mileage (which has been talked about a lot in the forums; I know that it's still decent for a 4WD vehicle). Note that I've found that the mileage is a lot worse with a lot of hilly driving. Positives: Ride is great - visibility is excellent - parking is easy - seats are comfortable, even on long trips. I've had a 2008 SX4 Crossover for almost 2 years now and no problems whatsoever have come up. I have put the seats up with no problem.
Don't be shocked by what's on the sticker. You should never go by that. Find out the invoice pricing (from edmunds.com or kbb.com) and negotiate up from that, rather than down from the sticker price.
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Re: SX4 reliability record [sunnyb1]
by kennybeeak
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Aug 05, 2009 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: sunnyb1 (Aug 05, 2009 9:49 am)
The SX4's reliability has been excellent during the short two years it's been on the market, but that is not enough to establish a long-term record. And, of course, an overall record of reliability may not apply to every individual car; there are exceptions to every rule. One person on this forum complained of some major problem, I forget what it was...
Don't you dare pay anywhere close to $19,989 for the base model. I paid $20K for my Touring pkg, and I think I could have bargained them down further if I'd been more hard-nosed.
I fold up the rear seats frequently. Never had a problem.
All in all, I love the car.
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