1996 Suzuki Sidekick LX review from Guatemala
"Sturdy little rock hopper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Rear door's rubber seal allowing water into cargo compartment - apparently the car had rear door bent before, this results in water leakage into car.
- Leak from water pump - replaced for little money.
- Driver's airbag actuator broken while realigning front axle (bought it like that)
General comments?
I bought this car mainly because I was destroying the Jetta's suspension driving 12km of really bad road to my home. There is no point of comparison in terms of comfort and attention to detail, but when it comes to bad roads and 4x4ing, this car rocks.
Miss the roomy trunk though, but this little beast takes me where I want to go for less and without any expensive maintenance.
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| I love this car. It's the perfect SUV |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 94560 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99090 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2008 |