One thing to note with these 1.3 Swifts, apparently the manual gearboxes aren't as strong as those on the 1.5 variant, but if it's been looked after (as this one seems to) then they should be fine. I think these were also built in Hungary for the European market, though other markets got the Japanese-built one.
@@JonCoupland even though the sports get 47mpg and 40mpg (32 and 31 figures) they can get tiresome, especially the 31 as it’s not very refined, it’s not amazingly comfortable and yeah the mpg sucks if you push them. The sport is undeniably the better driving car but for daily use? I’ll take the regular swift, the extra economy and extra comfort. Since I only have one car and have to choose sport or 1.2/3/5 I’ll take the sport as I like taking it on track and pushing it.
Such a good looking little car. I’m the same, always had a soft spot for them.
Couldn't agree more!
One thing to note with these 1.3 Swifts, apparently the manual gearboxes aren't as strong as those on the 1.5 variant, but if it's been looked after (as this one seems to) then they should be fine. I think these were also built in Hungary for the European market, though other markets got the Japanese-built one.
Great information thank you!
Gearbox seems strong and no whines so fingers crossed 😃
I’d look at the two swift sports currently sitting on the drive, then hop into this as a daily.
Interesting!
@@JonCoupland even though the sports get 47mpg and 40mpg (32 and 31 figures) they can get tiresome, especially the 31 as it’s not very refined, it’s not amazingly comfortable and yeah the mpg sucks if you push them. The sport is undeniably the better driving car but for daily use? I’ll take the regular swift, the extra economy and extra comfort. Since I only have one car and have to choose sport or 1.2/3/5 I’ll take the sport as I like taking it on track and pushing it.
Japanese ones have Ariel on rear of roof , Hungarian ones and rest of Europe have Ariel's front of roof
Interesting
How is it running?
Fine
That’s like my car! :D
I have just got one 20008 and I have A /C
Enjoy 😊
Maybe price remote from Suzuki and an Independent. Would rather put Mrs Jon Coupland in it and sell the pink 500.
That Pink 500 isn't going anywhere 😅
My exact car 😆
Awesome
I would keep it
I can't keep everything 🤣
@@JonCoupland I'm sure you can really! Did you sell the other Welsh Proton (The mint one)