Suzuki Swift Sport question

Suzuki Swift Sport question

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horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Tuesday 28th March 2017
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Given a recent thread on GG, I'm now considering getting a car on a PCP, something I never imagined I'd do.

My question is then, does anyone know when they're going to stop taking orders on the current Suzuki Swift Sport?

Cheers.

Nickp82

3,165 posts

92 months

Tuesday 28th March 2017
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A mate of mine who works in a Suzuki dealership tells me that what dealers have in stock now is all that is left so I would strongly recommend getting something sorted quickly as I don't think there are too many cars remaining. You won't regret it, fantastic car.

horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Tuesday 28th March 2017
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Nickp82 said:
A mate of mine who works in a Suzuki dealership tells me that what dealers have in stock now is all that is left so I would strongly recommend getting something sorted quickly as I don't think there are too many cars remaining. You won't regret it, fantastic car.
Cheers!

I'm off to the dealership on Saturday so I'll know for certain then. I was hoping there would still be a couple of months left in the old girl. You can still spec new ones on the website, CarWow, AT, etc.

horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Thursday 30th March 2017
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So I contacted the dealer and they said as above, when the current stock is gone it's gone. Trouble is, I don't know what that means. Does it mean they only have pre-registered stuff left or does 'stock' mean what they have built and waiting in a compound somewhere?

Was tempted to wait for the new one but I'm not struck on the looks and engine yet and it could be a long wait. Last article I read said 18 months, and that was written in January. So July 2018. Even a week feels like a lifetime when you're waiting for a new motor!

Butter Face

30,192 posts

159 months

Thursday 30th March 2017
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Stock will be what is being held by Suzuki and it will be when it's gone it's gone.


EddyBee

241 posts

167 months

Thursday 30th March 2017
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As above, they're not built to order (or weren't when my missus bought hers in 2012).

I think it's because they're all the same spec so they just make/import so many of each colour.
The only options were dealer fit as it comes with everything.

Great little car though I loved ours!

Nickp82

3,165 posts

92 months

Thursday 30th March 2017
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I am pretty sure Suzuki have allocated all remaining stock to dealers and are not holding any more but will find out tomorrow as I am interested to know and will report back.

horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Friday 31st March 2017
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Nickp82 said:
I am pretty sure Suzuki have allocated all remaining stock to dealers and are not holding any more but will find out tomorrow as I am interested to know and will report back.
Any news?

I'm going tomorrow. Hoping to try and get a decent deal.

Nickp82

3,165 posts

92 months

Saturday 1st April 2017
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Damn, I completely forgot to do it so have text my mate to find out. How did you go at the dealer today?

horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Saturday 1st April 2017
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Nickp82 said:
Damn, I completely forgot to do it so have text my mate to find out. How did you go at the dealer today?
The salesman said Suzuki still have plenty left on stock. He's gonna get in touch on Monday when they have the new APR rates, but reckons they'll stay at 2.9%.

Went for a spin out in the car and it was absolutely excellent compared to my Civic, the steering weight was the highlight. The power delivery, although the same humble ~140bhp, was also much better. Had a play with the tech too which wasn't quite iPad-like but was still decent and responsive.

Nickp82

3,165 posts

92 months

Saturday 1st April 2017
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Cool, seems there are a healthy number of cars in the dealer network although Suzuki themselves do not have many left. What colour are you thinking of going for?

horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Saturday 1st April 2017
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Nickp82 said:
Cool, seems there are a healthy number of cars in the dealer network although Suzuki themselves do not have many left. What colour are you thinking of going for?
I'd prefer the white but all the colours are decent. I didn't fancy black because it's a nightmare for cleanliness, hazing, etc. but the one I went out in was black and looked good, more like a very dark grey.

I've got a reasonable figure in mind and if they can do that I'm gonna go for it. Probably start a readers' car thread on it after a couple months if I do.

horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Friday 7th April 2017
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Well all SSSs are now registered apparently. Had to go for a pre-reg, delivery miles example. Worked out cheaper than a new one, just losing a couple of months warranty which I can live with.

5 door, pearl white or whatever they call it. Should hopefully be picking up next Thursday. Will be taking the scenic route home.

Ilovejapcrap

3,274 posts

111 months

Friday 7th April 2017
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horsemeatscandal

Original Poster:

1,171 posts

103 months

Friday 7th April 2017
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Ilovejapcrap said:
Cheers mate, though I have already read your thread. Any pointers for the car? Pros, cons? Only things I see myself doing in terms of mods is a set of mudflaps for that ultra-cool not-at-all-cringe worthy rally look and the CTC performance intake kit. I'm not really one for heavily modifying cars.

horsemeatscandal

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1,171 posts

103 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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There she is folks.

Supercell

110 posts

131 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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Love it. You'll find it'll loosen up after a few thousand miles and it'll love revs even more. I found on my 11 reg mk1 SSS 98 octane (V power etc) made a good positive difference to its drive-ability.

gweaver

906 posts

157 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Very nice :-)
That photo captures the paint work very nicely. A word of caution - the paint is soft. It scratches very easily, but light scratches also polish out without much effort.

Mine is coming up to 8000 miles, and the gearbox is still loosening up. Unfortunately is out of action right now. I think one of the diodes in the alternator regulator has given up, so it's off to the dealer on Wednesday.

Enjoy, and good luck sticking to the running in schedule! driving

gweaver

906 posts

157 months

Saturday 15th April 2017
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Supercell said:
I found on my 11 reg mk1 SSS 98 octane (V power etc) made a good positive difference to its drive-ability.
Super-unleaded isn't needed for the ZC32S.

Klippie

3,096 posts

144 months

Sunday 16th April 2017
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Very nice...enjoy.

Drop in here and say hello - http://ssoc.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?4-Introd... - lots of good info on this freindly forum.