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Suzuki SX4. Would you buy this car?

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#38 of 49 Re: stapletondoc... [iluvmysephia1] by stapletondoc

Mar 31, 2010 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Feb 13, 2010 5:10 am)
Three days ago, I traded my red 2009 SX4 AWD Touring automatic Crossover for the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SLS AWD CVT/auto-manual in platinum silver. In the past, I was a consummate car snob, only wanting to drive European cars like Saab, VW, BMW, and MB. Seriously, no one has ever accused me of being a Suzuki apologist. Then, Kizashi converted me into a Suzuki believer. I love the Kizzy!!!
 
I cannot say enough great things about the Kizashi!!! It feels, looks, and drives like an expensive European car; not unlike the '05 C240 4matic Mercedes I owned in the recent past----but without paying a premium and without $$$$$ A & B scheduled maintenance. If you have not test-driven this car.....go find a dealership and try it. You will certainly be impressed.
 
For those critics and car pundits, who are afraid to give Suzuki and the Kizashi the respect it justly deserves, I dare them to find a car anywhere that offers all the options, athleticism, and handsome aesthetics of a Kizashi for less money. One certainly cannot find that at Toyota, Honda, GM, Ford, BMW, Audi, VW, Infiniti, Acura, or Lexus. And yes, the Kizashi can compete with those folks easily.
 
Let it also be known that I test drove the 2010 SX4 AWD Crossover with the CVT transmission (with auto-manual). The CVT/auto-manual makes a world of difference---at least for me. It could climb the foothills and highway I-70 in the Colorado Rocky Mountains easily. I would highly recommend it.
 
I can only hope my opinion of the Kizashi and Suzuki doesn't change after a few months' and/or years' ownership. I look forward to owning future generations of Kizashi.
 
In the future, I will offer more comments in the proper Kizashi section of the forum.

#39 of 49 Re: stapletondoc... [stapletondoc] by steve_ HOST

Mar 31, 2010 (8:35 pm)

Replying to: stapletondoc (Mar 31, 2010 8:14 pm)
Congrats on the new ride!
 
Here's the link (but I guess it'll be moving from Future Vehicles soon if they are at the dealers):
 
2010 Suzuki Kizashi.....Very Nice!!!

#40 of 49 Re: stapletondoc... [stapletondoc] by tidester

Mar 31, 2010 (9:22 pm)

Replying to: stapletondoc (Mar 31, 2010 8:14 pm)
You may want to write a review and read what others had to say in our Consumer Ratings which you can access from here.
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

#42 of 49 Seems better than not by joeyrab

Dec 11, 2010 (10:39 am)

I am looking at either the sx4 hatch or sedan with a manual transmission. It seems with this car you either get a "good" one or a "bad" one. It seems for the most part the car is decent. In my readings here, it appears they had a problem with airbag lights, and "shimmying", I hope 2010 models have them rectified. Also for the member who's oil is as "black as night" makes me wonder if the engine is kind of "crude", not efficient like a Toyota VVT-i for example. I hope alot of early problems have been rectified. I really like this car and will be test driving it soon....Does anyone know if Suzuki engines are know to go 180,000 miles...? I wonder if they are as durable as toyota, honda, etc...
thanks
joe

#43 of 49 going to be a moot question by steve_ HOST

Nov 05, 2012 (6:30 pm)

“I don't think it's a big surprise given their lackluster sales performance of recent years. They have have low margin, low-priced cars with small volume. That's far from the ideal combination,” said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with auto information company Edmunds.com.
  
The good news:
  
"Suzuki said it will continue to honor warranties and will provide automobile parts and service through its parts and service dealer network."
  
American Suzuki to file for bankruptcy, end U.S. auto sales (LA Times)

#46 of 49 No one to blame but Suzuki by joeyrab

Nov 19, 2012 (6:23 pm)

My next car, or so I thought, was going to be a new Suzuki SX4. July 2013, was when I was thinking I could do it. But now screw it. I have been looking at this car for the last 4 years....now Suzuki pulls the plug. I blame them and their, "I don't give a crap attitude."
If Suzuki wanted to, they could have been a player, a small player, but in the game at least. When Kia first got here, it was junk. Absolute garbage. Better now, but not by a whole lot, they are selling tons of cars. Yes, Hyundai bought them, and they are somewhat rebadged Hyundai's, but Suzuki made, (not rebadged Daewoo's) are good cars. It's almost like they didn't care. No advertising. No dealerships. No partnerships. Nothing. I'm glad they split from VW, but if something worked out, the dealer network at least could have expanded tri-fold......
It's like they just put their cars here and thought they would sell by themselves. Why would you buy one now? The value won't be as good, and who is going to do warranty repairs on it? They'll cut a deal with someone, although not sure I really trust them now.

#47 of 49 Re: No one to blame but Suzuki [joeyrab] by morin2

Nov 21, 2012 (8:30 am)

Replying to: joeyrab (Nov 19, 2012 6:23 pm)
Buying a Suzuki has been a matter of buying the car, rather than the company and its limited dealer network, for quite a while now. I have a 2011 SX-4 AWD crossover 6-speed and love this little car. I have no intention of selling it now that Suzuki USA is ending. It is likely that used suzukis, always a bargain when compared to Honda, Toyota and Subaru, will be even cheaper now. So there may be some bargain opportunities.
 
If you are the type of person who places a large value on the standard warranty and has service done at the dealer, then a new Suzuki is probably not your best bet. I do my own service and almost never return to a new car dealer for anything except captive parts.
 
The biggest consideration with orphaned suzukis is insurance costs. Already higher cost than other small cars, the fear of unavailable body parts will probably cause even higher insurance rates.
 
To read more about such discussions, check out the more active suzuki forum at: http://clubsx4.com/forum/forum.php

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