Suzuki Swift owners?

[Fuchs]

Thinking of replacing my VR6 for a Swift (2006)for winter use

Anyone own one?

Anyone know if the auto is a "normal" auto - eg not one of those automated manuals.

Basically any comments on Swift ownership would be great.

[SystemParanoia]

love mine.. although its an '00 not an '06

[trickywoo]

I've got an 05 1.5glx. Love it. Keyless, aircon, parking sensors. It's not fast but I get a solid 43 mpg and it's good fun and easy to drive.

I'm pretty sure the auto will be a standard slush box.

No cambelt to worry about and it's easy to work on. Nothing has gone wrong with mine so far.

[Fubar1977]

Mrs just got a 2012 1.2
Not quick but a nice, chuckable little motor.
No complaints from us.

Next time it`ll be a Sport though...

[Mykap]

Mrs has a 2010 SZ4 auto 1.5 - its a normal auto.

Stunningly brilliant, nippy economical and does what its says on the tin. SZ4 has keyless entry and climate control. Only criticism is road noise from tyres, ride is good though and feels like a larger car. Easily returns 42mpg although the wife gets 45mpg+ on a run. I can happily get out of my 5.0 Mustang and drive this - its just great fun especially around town. Usual bulletproof reliability from Suzuki but main dealer servicing is pricy for what they do.

Our main dilema is what to replace it with next year as the new 1.2 is nowhere near as quick or fun to drive.

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Edited by Mykap on Sunday 25th November 12:28

[Fuchs]

Thanks for the replies - its looking like a good choice then....

[patmahe]

My fiance has one, 07 manual, bought almost new. Has been faultless really.

Great fun to chuck about, reliable, reasonable on fuel etc...

The bad stuff if I'm being fussy: small boot, slightly firm ride for what it is (ie a basic hatch) and the seats can be a little unsupportive after about 2.5 hours behind the wheel.

All in all I'd heartily recommend them.

[rallycross]

Fuchs said:

Thanks for the replies - its looking like a good choice then....

They drive really well I drove one down from scotland to london a few weeks ago 1.5 auto 2008 model, its an old fashioned auto but seems to work very well, great engine.

Smooth gear changes, good economy, great chassis giving nice flat cornering even when pushed far harder than it would normally be, was happy cruising along at 90+ leptons for hours and managed mid 30's mpg over 400 quick miles.

Much cheaper to buy than same age/spec Jazz or Yaris but nicer to drive (drives a bit like a Bmw mini). Suzuki dealers have very little come back on these under warranty they seem to be well built.

[caterhamboy]

mrs has a 07 1.5. not the fastest thing in the world but has nice revvy engine, good fun handling. ours has done 42,000 miles and has been totally reliable and returned 40 odd mpg.

[RB Will]

Other half has had an 08 model from new and the only problem we have had it the interior light blew a bulb. Fantastic little car. Really fun to chuck around.
Only similar car I have experience of is the sis in laws grande punto which as well as being ugly, awful to drive, has a nasty interior and gets outpaced by glaciers it has also had numerous faults eg fuel pipes leaking, clutch and gearbox replaced, heater broken a few times.

[jamoor]

nothing to look out for, nothing to go wrong on these.

Much better than a fiesta/other euro car. Cheap parts too.

[carmadgaz]

Had an '06 1.5 GLX for 2 years and about 25k miles. Brilliant little car, mine would average 40mpg (and I'm not particularly light footed) and it had all the toys I wanted (and the keyless is a lot less gimmicky than it seems)

[Colonial]

Very popular here - on of the more popular small cars.

Hold their value extremely well and have a very good reliability record.

Standard hire car as well - I've punted them around a few times and had a blast.

[PineBarren]

I've had my 61plate Swift a couple of months now and its been superb. I have the Sport, fantastic standard kit, great looks and a blast to drive.It seems to be a very well liked car

[chevronb37]

My folks have an 09 1.5LX manual. My mother adores it as it's light, easy to drive, nippy and has decent visibility. My father tolerates it well but finds it a bit slow as his other cars have 305bhp and 420bhp respectively.

However, it fits the dogs in, has great visibility and has been utterly reliable, except for a blocked rear washer fluid line. They have a set of steel wheels and winter tyres which get banged on each winter and it seems to enjoy them. Looks cool on bare matt black steelies as well.

I haven't driven it but will do over the festive period while I'm back with the folks. Looking forward to it.

[toddler]

I would echo what other Swift owners have said. I've had my 62 plate Swift Sport for 3 weeks now and I adore it. Good ride quality (even with the tyres set to "economy" 41psi front and 26psi rear), loads of kit (keyless entry/start, USB, BT, auto A/C, HIDs, cruise control), reasonable mpg, reasonable VED, low insurance group, and an absolute hoot to chuck about.

[Fuchs]

Thanks to everyone that replied