1987 Suzuki Samurai JA review from North America
"My magic Samurai..."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
20,000 mi, distributer.
45,000 mi. and 80,000 mi, minor electrical cabling.
100,200 mi. battery cables.
General comments?
Used in commercial service to access remote radio transmitter sites, frequently under dusty and rough conditions. Absolutely amazingly reliable, required first tow ever at 100,000+ mi. Bought near-new, body now very rough but runs fine. Maintenance mostly consists of oil changes at 3k mile intervals and fluid checks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100450 miles |
| Previous car | Suburu BRAT |
| Date of Entry | 27th June, 2000 |