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.
Don't you think your review is a bit harsh? I agree the Suzuki is awful on motorways compared to any other car, but then again it isn't a car, it's an off road jeep. Get it down some green lanes and once you've driven it through brooks, fens and mud slides, and towed Landrovers out of sticky situations, then your love for this wonderful vehicle will grow. If you can do the repairs yourself it should be fun, cheap and educational. Take care, and try not to roll it...
I agree with this guy's point. My old SJ was a terrible car but a fantastic off roader.
I once drove through water upto the window height, bloody scary, but fun. It was just a matter of keeping the plough going. I agree they are bad on motorways, but fun off the road.
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I have just been given one by my father (thank you dad) I have never had so much fun on or off road in 18years of driving.
Yes it is slow
yes it is noisy
yes it is not the most comfortable of rides.
But, but but wow!!! take it for what it is a fun affordable 4x4 ride.
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