Suzuki Vitara - Opinions Please
Discussion
No this is not a "I need a 4x4 because of a bit of snow" thread 
Looking to get a cheap used 4x4 large vehicle probably around May for an expansion of my business.
The interior will be damaged most likely, so looking to aim for sub £2k / 60,000 miles / 1996-2002 reg ones.
I don't know these engines at all, can anyone comment on the general mechanical reliability of these cars please?
Looking to get a cheap used 4x4 large vehicle probably around May for an expansion of my business.
The interior will be damaged most likely, so looking to aim for sub £2k / 60,000 miles / 1996-2002 reg ones.
I don't know these engines at all, can anyone comment on the general mechanical reliability of these cars please?
binlicker said:
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Vitara's are actually very good 4x4's. They do suffer from rust (though not excessive, and certainly no worse than similar LR's etc).
Take a look on Difflock, or ask in the pistonheads offroad section for a more helpful and constructive reply than the one from windowlicker.
Nyphur said:
binlicker said:
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Or.... not.t!next...........
Vitara's are actually very good 4x4's. They do suffer from rust (though not excessive, and certainly no worse than similar LR's etc).
Take a look on Difflock, or ask in the pistonheads offroad section for a more helpful and constructive reply than the one from windowlicker.
Mods, could you move this if you see it please?
The third one, the girl who works for me, hers was actually a mechanical nightmare. Was about to say it was an old one so you pay your money and take your chances, however, they are all old now, you'd be buying from the same gene pool unfortunately.
I can't remember specifics but I know she only had it three months and it cost her £600+ in repairs to the cooling system, the transmission AND the brakes in that short time.
I even wrote a couple of letters to the finance company on her behalf as she had gone ahead and paid to have it repaired without speaking to the dealer/ warranty company first so nobady wanted to play ball.
She ended up taking out a loan to pay off the outstanding finance so she could get rid, it was bought by a Polish guy who claimed he was going to break it and export the parts.
There MUST be better things to spend your money on, even if you need an off roader.
I can't remember specifics but I know she only had it three months and it cost her £600+ in repairs to the cooling system, the transmission AND the brakes in that short time.
I even wrote a couple of letters to the finance company on her behalf as she had gone ahead and paid to have it repaired without speaking to the dealer/ warranty company first so nobady wanted to play ball.
She ended up taking out a loan to pay off the outstanding finance so she could get rid, it was bought by a Polish guy who claimed he was going to break it and export the parts.
There MUST be better things to spend your money on, even if you need an off roader.
To clarifyI don't need it for going off road, I need one with the decent rear space for equipment that would be mounted in the back of it - Vitara is cheap enough and good on insurance to fit the bill. Was going to get a van, but want the availability of 4 seats should I require them.
Unless there are any other reasonable suggestions, I don't really want to pay over £1.5 - 2k absolute max if possible.
I do obviously understand that, I won't be getting something mega reliable for that price...
Unless there are any other reasonable suggestions, I don't really want to pay over £1.5 - 2k absolute max if possible.
I do obviously understand that, I won't be getting something mega reliable for that price...
binlicker said:
Was about to say it was an old one so you pay your money and take your chances, however, they are all old now, you'd be buying from the same gene pool unfortunately.
They were still making the GV last year, might even still be for all I know...So all you have is second hand evidence from people who have apparently bought s
t heaps?If you buy a s
tter, expect to have problems and pay for repairs - if you purchase sensibly, then you won't have problems.Yes there are probably better 4x4s out there - but you are unfairly painting the Vitara in a bad light, especialy having never owned one yourself.
Nyphur said:
binlicker said:
Was about to say it was an old one so you pay your money and take your chances, however, they are all old now, you'd be buying from the same gene pool unfortunately.
They were still making the GV last year, might even still be for all I know...So all you have is second hand evidence from people who have apparently bought s
t heaps?If you buy a s
tter, expect to have problems and pay for repairs - if you purchase sensibly, then you won't have problems.Yes there are probably better 4x4s out there - but you are unfairly painting the Vitara in a bad light, especialy having never owned one yourself.
binlicker said:
Nyphur said:
binlicker said:
Was about to say it was an old one so you pay your money and take your chances, however, they are all old now, you'd be buying from the same gene pool unfortunately.
They were still making the GV last year, might even still be for all I know...So all you have is second hand evidence from people who have apparently bought s
t heaps?If you buy a s
tter, expect to have problems and pay for repairs - if you purchase sensibly, then you won't have problems.Yes there are probably better 4x4s out there - but you are unfairly painting the Vitara in a bad light, especialy having never owned one yourself.
We obviously disagree on how good the Vitara is, and you're now twisting my words. We've both made our points/opinions clear, so why not leave it at that?
Nyphur said:
binlicker said:
Nyphur said:
binlicker said:
Was about to say it was an old one so you pay your money and take your chances, however, they are all old now, you'd be buying from the same gene pool unfortunately.
They were still making the GV last year, might even still be for all I know...So all you have is second hand evidence from people who have apparently bought s
t heaps?If you buy a s
tter, expect to have problems and pay for repairs - if you purchase sensibly, then you won't have problems.Yes there are probably better 4x4s out there - but you are unfairly painting the Vitara in a bad light, especialy having never owned one yourself.
We obviously disagree on how good the Vitara is, and you're now twisting my words. We've both made our points/opinions clear, so why not leave it at that?
Carrot said:
Nyphur said:
Carrot said:
To clarifyI don't need it for going off road, I need one with the decent rear space for equipment that would be mounted in the back of it
Then there are probably better options for the money.This looks good, apart from the lack of tax.
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