Faults:

Front wheel bearing changed every year due to the hard suspension and undercarriage bushings.

I need to replace a CV joint; last changed in 2004.

General Comments:

The car is economical, reliable and superb. Please use only original parts to save your pocket money for future use.

The last overhaul 4 years back changed all major parts, and performance has still remained until today. It's about 14 years of daily driving with no big issue.

I love this car very much.

Faults:

NONE!

Synchromesh between 2nd and 3rd was a little worn.

I had to go for injection calibration twice.

Biggest minus - this car is basically a 2 seater. I am 186 cm tall, and I could barely squeeze in. Behind me my college notes wouldn't fit.

General Comments:

In my student years, for the money invested (around 3500 EUR), it was the quickest and most economic car by far.

Good rustproofing, extreme reliability.

Performance absolutely unexpected by other driver's on the road trying to play with you.

Faults:

Both fenders rusted through (replaced them this past fall)

Wheel bearings have all needed replacement.

Radiator replaced 2 years ago.

Clutch at 79,000kms (due to stop and go driving).

General Comments:

If you take care of a car like this it will last long.

Quality isn't that of a Toyota or Honda, but it's decent

Good for short trips.

A nice gas miser.

Doesn't use a drop of oil.

Comfortable for up to 2 people, back seats are better left for small children or cargo.

Faults:

1 brake light bulb.

3 new tyres.

1 exhaust.

A wee bit of rust (but I live next to the sea).

General Comments:

We bought this car as a cheap second hand car expecting 18 months out of it. The way things are going 4 years may be a better guess and we'll still sell it on.

Faults:

Little things have gone wrong, such as the knob falling off of the window crank, and seat belt jamming (there was a recall).

Aside from wearable parts (brakes, tires), nothing went wrong with the car until 140,000 miles, when the master cylinder for the brakes went bad.

General Comments:

This car was slightly cramped and had very poor acceleration, but every time I got into the car and turned the key, I knew that it would start.

Faults:

The only real problem has been the differential letting go..... 5 times!.... this trashes the diff, tranny and clutch! It probably has something to do with the way I drive it!

General Comments:

This is a great car! I have driven this car hard since new, and the motor has held up very well. It was rebuilt at 300,000km, and did not leak or burn a drop of oil!

It is now bored to 1600 specs and goes like hell! I have showed the car, and had full magazine articles on it. I have thought of selling it several times... but I LOVE driving this car! It is like a go-kart! It has been lowered almost 4" and handles like it is on rails!

Faults:

The car was purchased with 112 thousand miles and had been neglected. It needed CV joints, brakes, tires and an exhaust system. The engine and drive train were extremely sound otherwise.

General Comments:

This little car packs more pure driving enjoyment into its 1870 pound package than any car I've owned. Its four wheel disc brakes, firm suspension and lively engine beg to be used. This is one of the truly great, UNRECOGNIZED driver's cars. Why Suzuki no longer offers the GTi package is a mystery to me.

Faults:

Have had 2, a MK1 and a MK2. The MK1 blew a big end at 85K miles, and the woodruff key needed replacing at the same time. However the MK2 had approx 80K miles and was completely reliable.

General Comments:

Quickest 1.3 I've ever driven, performance that embarasses most 1.6 hot hatches (eg. Golf GTi's). However very keen to understeer, which can catch you out. Cheap to buy and maintain. Perfect hot hatch for someone on a budget.