1989 Suzuki Vitara JLX Softop review from Australia and New Zealand
"DO NOT BUY"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Gearbox blew off road
- Needed full suspension revamp
- Starter motor just dies with our warning
- Alternator died
- Completely had to rebuild the engine
- Poor mounts for a bull bar
- Battery was too small
General comments?
Very small
Rolled it twice in the dunes
Easy to break into
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 215000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 929 |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2008 |