| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 262000 kilometres |
Summary:
Best purchase of my life
Faults:
The transmission broke two times. But the second time, I put a used transmission. My head gasket blew at 230000 km.
General Comments:
Indestructible. this car is very hard because I drive it like a crazy.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th November, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.6 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 316000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
Summary:
Cheap, fun and indestructible
Faults:
Repair intervals so far (316,000km):
Clutch (218,000km).
Brakes (about every 70,000km).
Exhaust (about every 90,000km).
Tires (150,000km).
Transmission (250,000km).
Plugs/wires (every 100,000km).
CV joints/boots (still original).
Radiator (still original).
Alternator (still original).
PS pump (still original).
Brake master cylinder (still original).
Engine original, never been apart. Runs like new, but starting to use oil (litre/2000km).
Still gets 35+ mpg on the highway and will cruise comfortably at 140km/h.
Runs perfectly at -20C and +35C.
Maintenance by the book.
Original cost new: CDN$11,000 or about US$7,500.
General Comments:
The toughest, cheapest car ever! Fast, great handling, smooth motor, wizard gearbox, a pocket rocket!
However... this car is driven 95% on the highway at over 100km/hr and is hand-washed and waxed every weekend. So your mileage may vary. Also it's very small and light so don't hit any overweight bumblebees!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st November, 2000
Post Mortem:
Suzi Zuki went to the automotive recycler at 358,000 km, due to severe corrosion of the running gear, body and underhood parts.
Actually, the car would start and run, but the corrosion cast major doubts on reliability.
As a tribute to Suzuki engine builders, the 16-valve 1.6 mill easily passed provincial emission standards, used almost no oil, and revved like new.
I would venture that the engine could be transplanted into a non-rusty Zuke and run for another 100,000 km.
As a final note, Suzi Zuki was recycled by AADCO of Brampton, Ontario, the only facility in North America providing 100% recycling of automobiles.