1990 Suzuki Sierra JX review from Australia and New Zealand
"The most inexpensive, reliable 4WD ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Apart from the obvious servicing of the Sierra, I did bend my front axle in some sand dune, just north of Yanchep, due to excessive speed and a large bump, however could have easily been prevented.
I am just about to change the clutch, but it has the original clutch from the factory still in it, and it is just about to crack 162,000km.
Oh and it popped a radiator hose, no biggie, but other than that nothing.
General comments?
If you are after a comfortable on road 4WD, don't buy a Sierra, but if you are a off-road fanatic, I recommend a Sierra to you!
It tends to get blown around a bit on the highways, nut off-road my car has out performed may landys and patrols!
The best 4WD ever I reckon!
The fuel burn is obviously a lot less than bigger 4WD, s, but I get between 10 - 13L per 100km, partly to do with my 2 inch exhaust though... but before I had that installed I got around 8.5L/100km, so not too bad I think.
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| Nothing I have come across is this much fun |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L N/A petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 154000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 162000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Magna |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2006 |