1987 Suzuki Samurai Reviews - Page 5 of 6

Exhaust was broke into two.

Needed a starter relay (wasn't getting enough power to the starter)

Needs windshield Frame.

Needs windshield wiper assembley and moter.

Needs new Top, the hard top leaks.

Bumper mounts rusted away.

Speedometer cable broke so I don't know how may miles are on it.

Cheap to get parts for, this little beast is a dream in the snow. It snowed a foot up here in alaska and the little zuk went like a dream in 4x4 when I switched to 2 wheel drive it still kept going even on "All season" Tires, these tires have almost no traction and actually looks like somthing you would find on a old V.W. I would recomend this for anyone who plans to get into serouse offroad stuff. These little buggers are cheap to fix up compared to the Jeeps or other 4x4s.

Bad stuff:

It has 67 hp @6500 RPMs (that's enough for the 2500 lbs that's it weighs though)

Has a top speed of 75mph, and I heard it has a 0-60 of 19 seconds.

When you think about it Jeep CJs where only meant to go to 55 mph every once in awhile. If your looking to get into going on trails this is a perfect car for you! Try fitting a Ford 1ton on a trail! Only thing I wouldn't do is go on the highway *We don't have highways up here so that's perfect*. Well I can go on forever about the suzuki samurai, but I won't.

With only 31OOO original miles on it, virtually nothing has gone wrong with this vehicle. Necessary replacements have been only the fan belt and a burned out tail light. I have also purchased a new top for it. After nearly 16 years of sitting in the drivers seat, it's ready for a seat cover at the least, or replacement if I want to spend the extra bucks.

I am one happy owner. One of the best vehicles I have ever owned. I would instantly trade it in on a new one if Suzuki ever sold Samurais in the US again. Barring that, I plan on owning my '87 until it seriously breaks. This little 4X4 really shines offroad, where its light weight and small size enable it to go where others can't. Excellent in the snow with good traction tires on. Lack of horsepower is its main flaw. Great for running around in town or offroad trails, but most definitely not a highway cruiser. Doesn't exactly ride like a Cadillac either. However, aftermarket performance parts for engine and suspension are readily available. The Samurai can be built up into a killer little 4X4. On a summer day with the top off, my Suzi still puts a smile on my face after all these years.