Suzuki Santana Reviews - Page 2 of 2

New battery needed.

New alternator needed.

Much fiddling done by my father to sort the 'little problems' it came with.

It's such a fun car!

I recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind going a bit slower than everyone else, but enjoys the thrills of off road driving.

Can't really hear the radio when you go fast, but that doesn't bother me as I'm the only one in my group with a cool convertible.

The model I have has got both hard and soft tops, which I recommend, as having a soft top in winter would get very cold.

Didn't start properly. Had to be warmed up for ages.

Dodgy brakes.

This car is VERY slow and noisy, a top speed of 65mph with no stereo is no use for motorway driving.

I hated the 'quirky' handling, I.e. take any corner over walking speed and topple.

No rear seats = miles of friendless boredom.

Rust was incredible, the whole body was ridden with it.

Bought the Jeep from a dealer - had a week when the head gasket blew. Took it back - head gasket repaired, also had a new thermostat and top hose. Mechanic dropped a fuel pump - so had a new one of those too!!!

Fingers crossed now!

It's a terrific vehicle!!! If you want something that's fast, quiet and comfortable, then this one's not for you! However, if you want something to have some fun in - then this IS the one! It's eye-catching and surprisingly roomy inside. I manage to squash two children and a week's shopping in!!!

It is, however, extremely heavy to drive - and a wimp like me struggles on tight parking etc... and fear that I'm going to end up with muscles like pop-eye.

...but... I wouldn't swap it!!

Petrol gauge registered half full and I ran out of fuel... Nothing a piece of sticky tape didn't rectify...

This vehicle, although slow compared to other cars I have had, has been the most fun to drive. In 4 wheel drive it excels above all the other more expensive 4x4's.

You have to get used to the narrow track otherwise all is fine. Use ear muffs for long motorway hauls!!!

It is a car that brings the kid out in you!!!

New battery.

New rear tyres (from lifting inside tyre off the road in hard cornering!!)

Snapped exhaust.

Blown heater matrix.

Great fun when young and reckless.

Avoid high speed cornering, ride quality abysmal!

High speeds cause temporary deafness.

I have had 3 different engines in it and 20 different combinations of their parts.

I got well past the stage of affording garage bills. This car forced me into becoming an accomplished mechanic against my will.

The 4x4 transmission got replaced as well.

DO NOT BUY A 410 OF THIS AGE !!

No....to be safe, don't buy an old style SJ of any age.

Although it took a whole year to get used to driving it, it was a fun car to drive.

The SJ410 was a childhood dream. I finally owned it, but wished my Dad had still been around to tell me how stupid I would be if I took the plunge. It's a false economy. It cost me a fotune. Oh. DONT go on long journeys - use a pushbike, the ride is more refined.

In the year I've used the car, every day, nothing has gone wrong with it. The engine will have to be reconditioned in a couple of months time as it's burning oil almost as much as it uses fuel!

The SJ has proven remarkably reliable, it's not the most comfortable on-road vehicle but can't be beaten off-road. It's mpg is high thirties, early forties if kept below 50mph.

The soft top fits like a second skin. However, being a Santana she was built in Spain rather than Japan, as with the normal SJ's, subsequently the metal is thin and liable to rust if not watched closely!