2002 Suzuki Aerio LX review from North America
"Economy upscale performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only ongoing problem we have had with this car is squeaky suspension at low speeds over large speed bumps, which they have tried to fix without total success.
We have also experienced inability to start the motor below -30c. Plugging in the block heater eliminates this problem.
If you let ice build up around the windshield wiper posts, they can freeze in place and you will have to re-tighten them.
General comments?
While we don't abuse vehicles, we do use them and this one has held up beyond expectations. At almost 100,000km, it for all intents and purposes is still almost new.
The power to weight ratio is superb, and this little vehicle will keep up with our SUV in the mountains.
The engine is quite noisy at approx. 120km/hr (73mph), but is fine above or below this speed.
We find the fit and finish over all to be very good, and this is in comparison to our last 2 passenger cars, Volvo and BMW.
Overall dealer service has been the best I have experienced in over 45 years of driving.
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| Awesome car, not enough service |
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| All in all a good car for the money! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 94000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 245 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2008 |