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1995 Suzuki Vitara JLX 1.6 Powerpack review from Netherlands

"The beauty within the beast!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

In the 1st year I had to exchange the katalysator, it was worn out, and made a ticking sound while driving in low RPMs.

Fanbelts worn out pretty fast due to exessive offroad driving :)

General comments?

This car is amazing, loads of power, comfort, and terrain capabilities packed into one little mean piece of machinery. Off the road, you should rely on your instincts and not go to far into the mud, your Vitara is a reliable car, but stock it belongs more onto the road, then into the bush!

I gave it a 4,5 CM lift, and equipped it with some 28" tires, that I really would advise everyone who feels the need to go offroad, that does the trick.

On the highway it is very comfty, the suspension works great, either while your driving 150 KM/h on the road, or 80 KM/h on loose sand.

Consumption is a bit high, but nothing to be affraid of, don't let the, sometimes a bit high, fuelconsumption supress your feelings about this car.

I drove it for 4 years, for more than 50.000 KM, and really enjoyed it.

I really miss my car, and hope that its new owner finds as much pleasure in it as I did.

For everyone who's planning to buy one, go ahead, there is almost nothing to go wrong. It is a rugged piece of machinery that will not let you down!

BTW: By now I am driving a 1991 Suzuki Samurai Rhino. And again Suzuki did impress me!

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Model Year1995
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2005
Engine and transmission 1.6 petrol (Unleaded) Manual
Performance marks 9/10
Reliability marks 8/10
Comfort marks 10/10
Dealer Service marks 7/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7/10
Distance when acquired46000 kilometres
Most recent distance97000 kilometres
Previous carSuzuki Swift
Date of Entry 26th April, 2005

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