1985 Suzuki Sierra JX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great if you want/need a small (tiny) 4WD"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head Gasket - blew 3 days after buying car.
Rear Main Seal - went 3 hours after getting car back from new head gasket.
Clutch - was slipping due to oil leakage from rear main.
Auto Choke - disconnected, had to be hooked up.
Hot Idle Compensator - engine stalls at low revs when hot.
Starter Motor - new bushes, brushes and armature.
General comments?
Astonishing performance from a 1300.
Great off-road except low range a little too high, rock-hopper gears would be good.
Handles very well.
Extremely cheap on fuel.
Bumpy ride in mine, but that could be cause of aftermarket shock absorbers.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 217000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 218000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2003 |