1999 Suzuki Esteem GL Wagon review from North America
"Great car for a family, but keep it up to date at the garage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine comes on and off once in a while.
Alternator and battery had to be changed this Christmas.
Cross member, universal block left & right side has to be changed due to rust and Montreal harsh roads.
Cost = 1500 CAD! ouch!
General comments?
I love driving my car, when I have it!
But I highly recommend getting it rust-proofed!
If not watch for the possibility of the cross member breaking. Every repair shop I got a quote from to fix this car told me that it was the first part of the gar "to go". By the way, the second they said was the transmission.
The gas mileage is about standard for in town driving.
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  | Most reliable car I've ever owned |
| A cheap to get, cheap to use automobile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 133000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 168000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2007 |