2005 Suzuki Forenza LX review from North America
"Average car that does what it was intended to do"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speed sensor went out (fixed under warranty)
Check engine light came on (gas cap)
Recall on water-pump (they replaced water-pump and the timing belt)
Valve cover gasket leaking.
General comments?
I purchased this car new because of the low price and warranty. Overall the car has been reliable and has never left me stranded. I wish the gas mileage was a little better, but I average around 26mpg.
All the problems that I've had with the car were fixed under warranty, no problems since. I just replaced the plugs, brake pads, and valve cover gasket.
The dealer service has been great each time it was getting fixed; we were giving a rental free of charge.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2009 |