2000 Suzuki Vitara JX review from North America
"Great car for the money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes at 65000 miles.
Door hinge bent (from wind blowing door open).
General comments?
This car has been one of the finest I have ever owned. It has been steadfastly reliable and is as pleasurable to drive now as when I bought it in 2002.
While not a BMW, Benz or even a Toyota, it performs admirably for a car of its price range.
Reasonable power for the highway, considering its only a 4-cylinder.
Tight steering with excellent road feel.
Good A/C and heat.
Excellent factory stereo.
Four-wheel drive is not the best I have ever encountered, but it does its job.
Oh, did I mention reliability? No major repairs for a car now 8 years old approaching 100k miles. I guess that speaks for itself!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2008 |