1997 Suzuki Alto review from Israel
"Do what it should"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thinking of buying Suzuki alto, for you believe it's a cheap car, here is a short story that will make you think it again:
Some not so nice person broke my headlamp.
I did not have any choice, but purchasing the lamp. This is way I called the dealer of Suzuki in my country and was shocked to hear the price for the headlamp: They asked for it 500$, yes I am writing it right, five hundreds in American dollars. For a comparison, headlamp for Volvo will cost about 200$ (and this car cost about ten times more). For that reason, I contacted Suzuki (or Maruti) in India. It took them about a month to return and only after I called by telephone (they simply did not answer the mail I sent). Last, they spook with the dealer in Israel and got him to offer me the lamp for 350$ (it took them about 4 months). To my understanding this is way too much.
From speaking with others I can tell, the prices for parts for alto is higher for the most what's make it not really a cheap car.
So if any one knows of a left headlamp for alto to sell, please contact me: 1hagai@walla.com.
General comments?
Suzuki alto=not really a cheap car!
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A neat little car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Impreza |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2005 |