This was a great send off to a car that deserves more respect. I own and drive a 2000 grand vitara 4x4 and can relate with a lot of what you mentioned. It’s very reliable and cheap to own. Real 4wd and a truck based suspension with a timing chain. Long lasting vehicles. Cheers.
I'm just here because I happened to see one of these today. I recently purchased a 2023 Subaru Forester because it had better visibility than the the competition. Forester seems to be one of the few modern SUVs still offers excellent visibility. The forest was turning radius is 35.4 ft.
Nice man good for you! It's hard to beat the visibility or the turning radius in a car like this, but I'm glad you found a brand new SUV with modern safety features and creature comforts that doesn't compromise on either of those! Thanks for checking out the video. Please also make sure to leave me a like and consider subscribing to the channel if you would like! It really helps me grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have great day! -Mark
I’m on my third vitara, my first one was a 2004 automatic, 4cyl, 4x2, then I changed it for an 2006 v6, air, 4x4 and was an awesome college car, I did several road trip, I went off roading and I enjoyed that car so much. Now I have a 2001 v6 4x2 but I’m search of an 4x4 with manua transmisión to teach my daughter how to stick shift. This are very underrated cars, old school, reliable and capable, perfect car for my daughter first car.
Thanks for sharing! I love to hear people's stories going on adventures and enjoying the vehicles they used for them. Good luck with the search! I really enjoyed my manual Vitara, and I'm sure she will too 😎
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews hey I brother I just bought the one that I was looking for. I got a 2002 v6, manual 4x4 with 169.000 miles for 2200$. It runs great and is really fun to drive, it has power and is very solid. It just need a clutch replacement which is a pricy but that’s something that won’t need to be replace for a long time and A/C needs to be maintained too. But that’s ok cause is a 20 years old car 😂
@@luismendez-tu7mr That's awesome man, congrats! That's a good price too considering this crazy overpriced car market we are in right now... Will you be doing the work on it yourself, or will a shop do it? I needed my transmission rebuilt on this Vitara as well, and it cost me $1200 all said and done for a full rebuild with a new clutch kit including the clutch plate, throw-out bearing, and everything else... It was right as rain though after that! One would argue that it was most likely my fault that it needed it at only 80,000 miles though... I took this exact car that was around 16 years old at the time with about 120 HP and a max payload of probably 500 lbs (I am basing that off of it's max towing capacity which is only 1500 lbs) allllll the way up to Killington, VT on a road trip to do a Spartan Race. I had 4 of my friends with me, + all of our bags/gear. I'm going to guess that we had at least 1200 lbs of weight packed into this little thing! It was so overloaded, the car's suspension was squatting AT LEAST 6 inches lower than the normal ride height. When we all got out, it literally looked like a slammed car transformed into an off-roader. 😅 We pushed that Vitara up, down, and around all of the Killington area mountains for 4 days... Needless to say, I think I may have stressed out that old drivetrain to the point where if it was pushed just a little bit close to the edge, it was going to go... And guess what? It did, Lol. A week after the trip I noticed a grinding noise coming from the trans every time I was not holding in the clutch. 🙃 In other words, certainly enjoy your Vitara. You deserve to, and that's what it's meant for! Just don't push that trans to the point where you need to have it fully done over prematurely like I did lmao I wouldn't worry about the A/C though. Just put the windows down if it's hot, and then put them up if it's cold hahahahh enjoy the car though man! I hope she serves you well for many years! Thanks for checking out my channel, and I hope you enjoyed the video! -Mark
@@htlmlphpcr6028 Awesome! I wish you the best of luck with it, and I hope it takes you on many adventures. 😎 I miss this car! Also, if you enjoyed my review video, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It’s free to you, and it really helps you out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark 🤙
I've got a 2002 Vitara , which I purchased brand new, it had 33 miles in it . I've owned it since January 18, 2002. It now has 316,789 miles on it . I still drive it everyday and love it! Like you I've maybe put led than $5,000 in it in almost 18 years ,which by no means am I complaining, the little V that's her nickname, is the best car I've ever owned. Just wanted to share this
That is so awesome to hear! I love to hear stories like that. I'm impressed with the amount of miles you have put on that car, and also that it's been reliable for you. Thanks for sharing Donna
My 03 grand vitara has about 235k. So far very reliable. It seems that suzuki built these with pretty good quality 👌. Also they surprisingly capable little rigs off road. They always surprise everyone that on the trail. Lol. Also I recently drove mine through several inches of snow on the hwy and did great.
I'm on my third Grand Vitara. The first two ones were 2008 Chevy Trackers (the very same car, only with the Chevrolet badge). Now I own a 2001 GV, V6, manual transmission. The previous owner took good care. Just had to replace the tyres and minor adjustements here and there. I'm back here in Brazil, man, gas is expensive here, but the car worth all the money. Paid about US$ 3.2K. And what engine is that? I think it's the smoothest ride I've ever had.
Gotcha. I paid $2,000 USD for mine! This one had the 2.0L 4-cyl in it. It was a great car! It was overall very reliable and practical. I miss that car, and I wish I didn't have to sell it at that time.
It's funny you said that my first car was a jimmy and this is my third car. I agree the Jimmy's even louder and I prefer the vitara and I like the view as well easy to see everything
Thank you Robert, I appreciate that! And to be honest, the rust wasn't bad for me at all. This car was pretty clean with only surface rust on the frame, no rust on the body and no rot at all anywhere. Granted, I didn't drive it much in harsh snow or rough terrain. The last few winters have been cold, but not much snowfall. I live in Massachusetts right now near the coast so we do get rust on vehicles from the salt water air and the salt on the roads if you drive it in the winter. I also didn't own the car for very long, only a few years. I'm not sure how the Jimny and the Vitara would compare as far as rusting inhibition goes. Sorry I can't give you a more detailed answer. And as far as finding one in good condition, I think they are pretty rare depending on where you live. It was a fun car though. Also very cheap to run and fix! I hope this helps!
Idk about the 1999-2005 vitara, but i once saw a 1st gen (1989-1999) with a completely rotten body (the frame was still fine tho). There were holes on the body. I live in a humid area near the sea and roads are salted in winter in the mountains
Bro, got my for a beater and really didn’t want to drive it. Then winter hit and it’s my go to car. Smallest battery I’ve ever seen in a car but always starts, even left the dome light on all night and started right up lol
Vladsta Nice! I miss that car. It was a fun one. I'd maybe like to get another car like the Vitara someday. However, I'd lean more towards a 2-door like yours, or even a Samurai! And of course, it would be a stick and a convertible. I'd throw some chunky tires on it, pop the roof off, and have that be my beach-going, off-roading machine!
I'd say depends on the condition. I hate the autos in these cars but if it's clean, not too rusted and doesn't need anything major repair wise it could be a good beat around daily driver. Glad you enjoyed!
@@toyoscio Please, Rav's and V's have their own problems as well. If you plan to drive through deep snow or do serious off roading, get the Zuk. If not, Honda and Toyota may be your thing.
Learned how to drive at 15 in mine....im 33 now and still have it 233k and I wont get rid of it. On the market for a new 2000 4wd. Memories are why I wont get rid of it and itll always pass smog.
Wow, what a story man. I 100% percent agree with you that you should never give it up! That car is too special to you. I SO wish I still had my first car... It was a 2004 Subaru Outback Impreza Sport 5-speed with a terrible done, illegally dark tint job applied by yours truly, a muffler delete (because it fell off) and a subwoofer in the back. We had an absolute blast in that car... My grandfather taught my to drive it in the local cemetery EVERY DAY after school for a month starting and stopping on hills until I was a master at it. In turn, I ended up teaching a few friends to drive standard with it too! Maybe I would still have it if I didn't beat the ever-loving snot out of it off-roading or doing donuts in dirt/snowy parking lots with my friends every chance I got! Hahahaha However, like you said, that's how the memories were made. And unfortunately, I had to get rid of the Subie right before I bought this Vitara because the rear driver's-side wheel LITERALLY fell off from extreme rust and abuse. It had 194K (ALMOST MADE IT!) I'll never forget you ol' Gertrude! Please keep your Vitara running strong! It deserves it! Even if you need to get another car, I'd find a way to still keep the Vitara. If you have kids, maybe even pass it down to them one day. Thanks for sharing my friend! Please make sure to like the video, and subscribe to the channel as well! I really appreciate it. Take care. -Mark
Nicholas 175 Older cars can certainly have their problems at times, but overall I really liked this car. It served me very well and it didn't owe me anything. It's a great value for the money. I wouldn't have gotten rid of mine if the gas tank wasn't so leaky! I miss it, but I sold it for a great deal (on both ends) and the buyer seemed to be very happy with it. He said he hoped to use it for a long time.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews What is the cause of the leaky gas tank? rust? I can smell gas as I'm driving with the window down, hoping I don't have to replace the tank.
@@annagibson1358 Yes, I believe it was rust that caused it. The hole appeared to start at the seam where the top half and the bottom half of the tank meet right in the middle of the rear side of the tank. It started with just smelling like gas, similar to what you were experiencing. Then it got progressively worse, and it would leak all over the ground if I filled the tank above half sometimes leaving huge puddles of gas. It got to be incredibly annoying to only have use of half a tank unless I wanted to leak everywhere. Also, don't even get me started on the fire safety hazard I was dealing with... If I were you, I would peak under the rear end of car and look at the tank and the surrounding fuel lines. Use a jack or lift if you can to get an even better view, and look for any wet spots (on a dry day of course). If you can't surely tell if have a leak or where it's coming from, have a trusted mechanic take a gander. I ended up not being able to find any good tanks at any junkyards near me, and I obviously couldn't get a new one at a dealer here in the U.S. I didn't know what else to do, so I sold it as it was. Looking back I shouldn't have given up so easily, and I should've ordered one from Japan or another country if I had too. Either way, good luck with yours though! I hope you can figure it out and get it squared away before it becomes a real headache and/or a serious danger.
Was considering one of these, then Suzuki pulled out of NA market easy decision to look elsewhere.. It's interesting to see how far resale has dropped on their models. Not Scotty Kilmer approved/recommended, either. Nice video, though.
Toyoscio & Experttroll Trolling dirty 2020 Hey guys, I think I can spilt the difference on this argument. Suzuki pulled out of NA for a few reasons in my opinion, and they all coincide with one another. Suzuki MANUAL transmission cars are great. Reliable, off-road ready, super cheap, easy to fix, etc... Suzuki AUTOMATIC transmission cars are horribly unreliable. That's why Scotty isn't a fan of the autos, but if you actually pay attention to what he has said, he does like the manuals! About 97% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. are auto, not manual. Suzuki's reputation for having unreliable automatic transmissions made their sales plummet like a rock, so they pulled out. I'm not sure where you are Toyoscio, but Experttroll said that they live in the U. K. which has predominately manual transmission drivers. A few reasons for that I think is that the cars are overall less costly, and most of the people there also appreciate having a fun driving experience. Unfortunately, most American people buying new cars are either old people, don't know how to drive a stick because they were never taught, or just plain lazy. A lot of them also don't care at all about the driving experience, which is very sad, but true. Most people buying new are not younger performance car enthusiasts like myself that want to drive a manual. We tend to buy on the used market. Hope this helps, and let me know what you guys think. Take care, thanks for checking out my channel, and SAVE THE MANUALS!
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews I've been casting around for an SX4 AWD with a manual. So far proven impossible to find in nice condition with reasonably low miles. Still looking though! I have a first-gen Forester, but it's just too thirsty with the full-time AWD, the SX4 is switchable.
@@mescko Understandable! I’m sure it is very hard to find one, especially in this market. AWD definitely sucks up gas compared to any 2WD even if you have worse aerodynamics. I noticed around a 7-10 on average mpg difference when I had my old Subaru Outback Impreza 5-speed compared to this Suzuki Vitara. Good luck with the search, and thanks so much for checking out the video! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to smash the like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out to grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a great day! -Mark
@ramika ekanayake It was okay, it got around 21-26 average mpg. Not bad overall, but not great for a car with such little power. A few reasons it wasn't as good are its height off of the ground (great for off-roading and snow though) and the engine was older in general (built in '99) and built with older and not as fuel efficient technology.
I loved this car! I wish I didn't have to get rid of it. I highly recommend getting a clean one if you can. Just be very cognizant of rust. I also wouldn't go with any automatic transmission versions. If you can find a clean stick shift one that runs well, doesn't have any bad rust/rot, and doesn't leak anywhere, scoop it up immediately. They are getting harder and harder to find in good condition! Also, thanks so much for checking out my video! If you enjoyed it, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to my channel! It's free, and it really helps me out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark 😎🤙
Of course it's slow, same engine that powered the lighter Aerio. Not really an off roader either, since they sterering was changed from Recirculating Ball, to damage prone rack and pinion Lol
toyoscio I know they aren't the best off roaders but, they are great straight forward engineering off roaders and that's what most enthusiasts love, iv had jeeps Land rovers and Suzukis, suzukis are reliable fun and cheap and good off road.
@@experttrolltrollingdirty2062 That's good. They sent different models to different markets. (A good example, US did not get any diesel models), The models on sale here weren't that great, they weren't bad, but they weren't that good either. There was a choice between the same engine that powered the lighter Aerio, or a V6 whose torque made it not a good choice for off road work LOL.
This was a great send off to a car that deserves more respect. I own and drive a 2000 grand vitara 4x4 and can relate with a lot of what you mentioned. It’s very reliable and cheap to own. Real 4wd and a truck based suspension with a timing chain. Long lasting vehicles. Cheers.
Thank you sir! I agree, and I still miss that car.
I like the humour in your assessment of the Vitara. I do alot of Field work in rural areas so it will be great having one for off the road conditions.
Haha thanks man! Yeah, I loved the car. I was sad to see it go.
I'm just here because I happened to see one of these today. I recently purchased a 2023 Subaru Forester because it had better visibility than the the competition. Forester seems to be one of the few modern SUVs still offers excellent visibility. The forest was turning radius is 35.4 ft.
Nice man good for you! It's hard to beat the visibility or the turning radius in a car like this, but I'm glad you found a brand new SUV with modern safety features and creature comforts that doesn't compromise on either of those! Thanks for checking out the video. Please also make sure to leave me a like and consider subscribing to the channel if you would like! It really helps me grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have great day! -Mark
lol i just bought a 2002 Grand Vitara. Same trim and color as yours. love this thing so far.
Nice good luck with it! I miss that car I enjoyed it.
I’m on my third vitara, my first one was a 2004 automatic, 4cyl, 4x2, then I changed it for an 2006 v6, air, 4x4 and was an awesome college car, I did several road trip, I went off roading and I enjoyed that car so much. Now I have a 2001 v6 4x2 but I’m search of an 4x4 with manua transmisión to teach my daughter how to stick shift. This are very underrated cars, old school, reliable and capable, perfect car for my daughter first car.
Thanks for sharing! I love to hear people's stories going on adventures and enjoying the vehicles they used for them. Good luck with the search! I really enjoyed my manual Vitara, and I'm sure she will too 😎
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews hey I brother I just bought the one that I was looking for. I got a 2002 v6, manual 4x4 with 169.000 miles for 2200$. It runs great and is really fun to drive, it has power and is very solid. It just need a clutch replacement which is a pricy but that’s something that won’t need to be replace for a long time and A/C needs to be maintained too. But that’s ok cause is a 20 years old car 😂
@@luismendez-tu7mr That's awesome man, congrats! That's a good price too considering this crazy overpriced car market we are in right now... Will you be doing the work on it yourself, or will a shop do it? I needed my transmission rebuilt on this Vitara as well, and it cost me $1200 all said and done for a full rebuild with a new clutch kit including the clutch plate, throw-out bearing, and everything else... It was right as rain though after that!
One would argue that it was most likely my fault that it needed it at only 80,000 miles though... I took this exact car that was around 16 years old at the time with about 120 HP and a max payload of probably 500 lbs (I am basing that off of it's max towing capacity which is only 1500 lbs) allllll the way up to Killington, VT on a road trip to do a Spartan Race. I had 4 of my friends with me, + all of our bags/gear. I'm going to guess that we had at least 1200 lbs of weight packed into this little thing! It was so overloaded, the car's suspension was squatting AT LEAST 6 inches lower than the normal ride height. When we all got out, it literally looked like a slammed car transformed into an off-roader. 😅 We pushed that Vitara up, down, and around all of the Killington area mountains for 4 days... Needless to say, I think I may have stressed out that old drivetrain to the point where if it was pushed just a little bit close to the edge, it was going to go... And guess what? It did, Lol. A week after the trip I noticed a grinding noise coming from the trans every time I was not holding in the clutch. 🙃
In other words, certainly enjoy your Vitara. You deserve to, and that's what it's meant for! Just don't push that trans to the point where you need to have it fully done over prematurely like I did lmao I wouldn't worry about the A/C though. Just put the windows down if it's hot, and then put them up if it's cold hahahahh enjoy the car though man! I hope she serves you well for many years! Thanks for checking out my channel, and I hope you enjoyed the video! -Mark
Thank you!! I have a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara AT, 4x4, 5 door, seccond owner since 2014, 130,000 miles so far, not planning to chance it.
@@htlmlphpcr6028 Awesome! I wish you the best of luck with it, and I hope it takes you on many adventures. 😎 I miss this car!
Also, if you enjoyed my review video, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It’s free to you, and it really helps you out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark 🤙
Suzuki make great cars. Never seen this chanel before, pretty good. This dude is a good looking rooster also.
Hahaha thank you very much bud I appreciate you checking out my channel
Idk why but I like those early 2000s cars. Nice video man 👍
Thanks, I appreciate it! I feel like sometimes they just have a certain charm about them.
I've got a 2002 Vitara , which I purchased brand new, it had 33 miles in it . I've owned it since January 18, 2002. It now has 316,789 miles on it . I still drive it everyday and love it! Like you I've maybe put led than $5,000 in it in almost 18 years ,which by no means am I complaining, the little V that's her nickname, is the best car I've ever owned. Just wanted to share this
That is so awesome to hear! I love to hear stories like that. I'm impressed with the amount of miles you have put on that car, and also that it's been reliable for you. Thanks for sharing Donna
Donna Akers
Won't outlast a Land Cruiser. Lol By the way 2022 Suzuki won't have to provide parts and service in NA anymore.
My vitara is Brand new 17 january 2002 guimadiesel Guimarães portugal
My 03 grand vitara has about 235k. So far very reliable. It seems that suzuki built these with pretty good quality 👌. Also they surprisingly capable little rigs off road. They always surprise everyone that on the trail. Lol. Also I recently drove mine through several inches of snow on the hwy and did great.
Aw! Our 2002 Grand Vitara was called Sophie!
Thanks for the review.
I'm eyeballing one of these guys on craigslist in my area and this might have solidified my choice.
Awesome! Just make sure it's in good shape and you can have a great car. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy it!
Nice job Mark....
Thank you sir! I appreciate it.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews Mahk
@@iamsearchingforthefiletmignon Waaadaaahp haha is this an Aiden I know??
I'm on my third Grand Vitara. The first two ones were 2008 Chevy Trackers (the very same car, only with the Chevrolet badge). Now I own a 2001 GV, V6, manual transmission. The previous owner took good care. Just had to replace the tyres and minor adjustements here and there. I'm back here in Brazil, man, gas is expensive here, but the car worth all the money. Paid about US$ 3.2K. And what engine is that? I think it's the smoothest ride I've ever had.
Gotcha. I paid $2,000 USD for mine! This one had the 2.0L 4-cyl in it. It was a great car! It was overall very reliable and practical. I miss that car, and I wish I didn't have to sell it at that time.
Love that bro
Just about to buy one the same age. I'll see how I get on with it.
Great good luck with it! I loved it. It was a good car.
Same here👌🏽
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews LOL
Charles Barnett
Lol Don't even though FWD, better off with a RAV4 or CR-V
It's funny you said that my first car was a jimmy and this is my third car. I agree the Jimmy's even louder and I prefer the vitara and I like the view as well easy to see everything
It's Jimny, not Jimmy.
Does it rust the same as Jimny? Is it any chance to find one in a good condition these days? Nice video btw. ✌️
Thank you Robert, I appreciate that! And to be honest, the rust wasn't bad for me at all. This car was pretty clean with only surface rust on the frame, no rust on the body and no rot at all anywhere. Granted, I didn't drive it much in harsh snow or rough terrain. The last few winters have been cold, but not much snowfall. I live in Massachusetts right now near the coast so we do get rust on vehicles from the salt water air and the salt on the roads if you drive it in the winter. I also didn't own the car for very long, only a few years. I'm not sure how the Jimny and the Vitara would compare as far as rusting inhibition goes. Sorry I can't give you a more detailed answer. And as far as finding one in good condition, I think they are pretty rare depending on where you live. It was a fun car though. Also very cheap to run and fix! I hope this helps!
Idk about the 1999-2005 vitara, but i once saw a 1st gen (1989-1999) with a completely rotten body (the frame was still fine tho). There were holes on the body. I live in a humid area near the sea and roads are salted in winter in the mountains
@@charbelmoussa3006 Yes, I'm sure a car of that age driven daily in an area like that would unfortunately have a lot of rust on it by now.
Bro, got my for a beater and really didn’t want to drive it. Then winter hit and it’s my go to car. Smallest battery I’ve ever seen in a car but always starts, even left the dome light on all night and started right up lol
down townian The vitara is the perfect car for a winter beater. I miss this car! Truly was a great value for what you got.
My favourite too Bro
Thanks for watching!
I got one 2 door, I like it. That, and a 99' Fiesta
Vladsta Nice! I miss that car. It was a fun one. I'd maybe like to get another car like the Vitara someday. However, I'd lean more towards a 2-door like yours, or even a Samurai! And of course, it would be a stick and a convertible. I'd throw some chunky tires on it, pop the roof off, and have that be my beach-going, off-roading machine!
My v6 vitara loves speed. Although high speed eats gas like crazy.
It's scary when you hit highway speed.
Overland Wannabe Yeah this one can be a little sketchy when you get up there
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews sorry, what do you mean?
@@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139 *When you get up there in speed! Driving this car fast can be scary! Lol
@@axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139 Apparranty your V6 likes to go fast though! This one does not. Hahaha
Thanks
For making the video? No problem! Lol
Suzuki rules
I loved mine!
hmm.. my GV doesnt rev that much going 120 (75mph)... it sits below 3000rpm around 2750
Hmmmm interesting. Is yours also a manual? 4x4? Inline 4 versus a V6? What market is it as well? (Where are you located?) Let me know! Thanks! 😎
They want to sell me one for 700 with a 65 k miles automatic, thanks for making the video
I'd say depends on the condition. I hate the autos in these cars but if it's clean, not too rusted and doesn't need anything major repair wise it could be a good beat around daily driver. Glad you enjoyed!
Get a Rav4 or CR-V instead
@@toyoscio Please, Rav's and V's have their own problems as well. If you plan to drive through deep snow or do serious off roading, get the Zuk. If not, Honda and Toyota may be your thing.
Learned how to drive at 15 in mine....im 33 now and still have it 233k and I wont get rid of it. On the market for a new 2000 4wd. Memories are why I wont get rid of it and itll always pass smog.
Wow, what a story man. I 100% percent agree with you that you should never give it up! That car is too special to you. I SO wish I still had my first car... It was a 2004 Subaru Outback Impreza Sport 5-speed with a terrible done, illegally dark tint job applied by yours truly, a muffler delete (because it fell off) and a subwoofer in the back. We had an absolute blast in that car... My grandfather taught my to drive it in the local cemetery EVERY DAY after school for a month starting and stopping on hills until I was a master at it. In turn, I ended up teaching a few friends to drive standard with it too! Maybe I would still have it if I didn't beat the ever-loving snot out of it off-roading or doing donuts in dirt/snowy parking lots with my friends every chance I got! Hahahaha
However, like you said, that's how the memories were made. And unfortunately, I had to get rid of the Subie right before I bought this Vitara because the rear driver's-side wheel LITERALLY fell off from extreme rust and abuse. It had 194K (ALMOST MADE IT!) I'll never forget you ol' Gertrude! Please keep your Vitara running strong! It deserves it! Even if you need to get another car, I'd find a way to still keep the Vitara. If you have kids, maybe even pass it down to them one day. Thanks for sharing my friend! Please make sure to like the video, and subscribe to the channel as well! I really appreciate it. Take care. -Mark
I have a car just like yours it does have issues however I ain't getting rid of it
Nicholas 175 Older cars can certainly have their problems at times, but overall I really liked this car. It served me very well and it didn't owe me anything. It's a great value for the money. I wouldn't have gotten rid of mine if the gas tank wasn't so leaky! I miss it, but I sold it for a great deal (on both ends) and the buyer seemed to be very happy with it. He said he hoped to use it for a long time.
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews What is the cause of the leaky gas tank? rust? I can smell gas as I'm driving with the window down, hoping I don't have to replace the tank.
@@annagibson1358 Yes, I believe it was rust that caused it. The hole appeared to start at the seam where the top half and the bottom half of the tank meet right in the middle of the rear side of the tank. It started with just smelling like gas, similar to what you were experiencing. Then it got progressively worse, and it would leak all over the ground if I filled the tank above half sometimes leaving huge puddles of gas. It got to be incredibly annoying to only have use of half a tank unless I wanted to leak everywhere. Also, don't even get me started on the fire safety hazard I was dealing with...
If I were you, I would peak under the rear end of car and look at the tank and the surrounding fuel lines. Use a jack or lift if you can to get an even better view, and look for any wet spots (on a dry day of course). If you can't surely tell if have a leak or where it's coming from, have a trusted mechanic take a gander. I ended up not being able to find any good tanks at any junkyards near me, and I obviously couldn't get a new one at a dealer here in the U.S. I didn't know what else to do, so I sold it as it was. Looking back I shouldn't have given up so easily, and I should've ordered one from Japan or another country if I had too. Either way, good luck with yours though! I hope you can figure it out and get it squared away before it becomes a real headache and/or a serious danger.
Was considering one of these, then Suzuki pulled out of NA market easy decision to look elsewhere.. It's interesting to see how far resale has dropped on their models.
Not Scotty Kilmer approved/recommended, either.
Nice video, though.
Toyoscio & Experttroll Trolling dirty 2020 Hey guys, I think I can spilt the difference on this argument. Suzuki pulled out of NA for a few reasons in my opinion, and they all coincide with one another. Suzuki MANUAL transmission cars are great. Reliable, off-road ready, super cheap, easy to fix, etc... Suzuki AUTOMATIC transmission cars are horribly unreliable. That's why Scotty isn't a fan of the autos, but if you actually pay attention to what he has said, he does like the manuals!
About 97% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. are auto, not manual. Suzuki's reputation for having unreliable automatic transmissions made their sales plummet like a rock, so they pulled out. I'm not sure where you are Toyoscio, but Experttroll said that they live in the U. K. which has predominately manual transmission drivers. A few reasons for that I think is that the cars are overall less costly, and most of the people there also appreciate having a fun driving experience.
Unfortunately, most American people buying new cars are either old people, don't know how to drive a stick because they were never taught, or just plain lazy. A lot of them also don't care at all about the driving experience, which is very sad, but true. Most people buying new are not younger performance car enthusiasts like myself that want to drive a manual. We tend to buy on the used market.
Hope this helps, and let me know what you guys think. Take care, thanks for checking out my channel, and SAVE THE MANUALS!
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews Thank you . I'm in the US. It does help; they also could not compete with the Rav4 or CRV- auto or manual equipped LOL
@@toyoscio No prob, glad that helped! Thanks for the sub too btw!
@@DoubleClutchAutoReviews I've been casting around for an SX4 AWD with a manual. So far proven impossible to find in nice condition with reasonably low miles. Still looking though! I have a first-gen Forester, but it's just too thirsty with the full-time AWD, the SX4 is switchable.
@@mescko Understandable! I’m sure it is very hard to find one, especially in this market. AWD definitely sucks up gas compared to any 2WD even if you have worse aerodynamics. I noticed around a 7-10 on average mpg difference when I had my old Subaru Outback Impreza 5-speed compared to this Suzuki Vitara. Good luck with the search, and thanks so much for checking out the video! If you enjoyed it, please don’t forget to smash the like, and also consider subscribing to the channel! It really helps me out to grow, and I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a great day! -Mark
Good you got out while you could. Less than 2 years Suzuki does not have to provide parts or service for any model.
And?
@@experttrolltrollingdirty2062 Nothing Lol
toyoscio 😂 😂
Mark, just 1 question: Can it make it across highway medians? 😉😉😉
Oh I know it would make it. ;D
Eu tenho um vitara europeu 2002 o volante do Airbag e deferente
Interessante. Eu gostaria de verificar mais veículos europeus um dia!
How much is the fuel economy ?
@ramika ekanayake It was okay, it got around 21-26 average mpg. Not bad overall, but not great for a car with such little power. A few reasons it wasn't as good are its height off of the ground (great for off-roading and snow though) and the engine was older in general (built in '99) and built with older and not as fuel efficient technology.
I want one so bad
I loved this car! I wish I didn't have to get rid of it. I highly recommend getting a clean one if you can. Just be very cognizant of rust. I also wouldn't go with any automatic transmission versions. If you can find a clean stick shift one that runs well, doesn't have any bad rust/rot, and doesn't leak anywhere, scoop it up immediately. They are getting harder and harder to find in good condition!
Also, thanks so much for checking out my video! If you enjoyed it, please make sure to leave me a like, and also consider subscribing to my channel! It's free, and it really helps me out to grow, so I certainly appreciate it. Take care, and have a good one! -Mark 😎🤙
mine is rust bucket.....but it will arise as an off road denzian...... err...if I have the money...
I would do that if I had the money too! Maybe one day I'll grab another one of these bad larrys
What was it a 4 or 6 cyl?
4
Indeed, it is an 2.0L inline 4-cylinder.
Of course it's slow, same engine that powered the lighter Aerio. Not really an off roader either, since they sterering was changed from Recirculating Ball, to damage prone rack and pinion Lol
@@experttrolltrollingdirty2062 Even with that, Suzuki pulled out of NA. By the way, one of it not the best off roaders is the Land Cruiser.
toyoscio I know they aren't the best off roaders but, they are great straight forward engineering off roaders and that's what most enthusiasts love, iv had jeeps Land rovers and Suzukis, suzukis are reliable fun and cheap and good off road.
@@experttrolltrollingdirty2062 That's good. They sent different models to different markets. (A good example, US did not get any diesel models), The models on sale here weren't that great, they weren't bad, but they weren't that good either. There was a choice between the same engine that powered the lighter Aerio, or a V6 whose torque made it not a good choice for off road work LOL.
o carro e o dono são lindos
Lol obrigado cara
How much for it?
Sold it for $1700, plus the guy bought me lunch!
I'ts diesel???
Nope 87 octane regular gas. :)
@Ali Cuntë I believe you are correct, which is certainly a shame. I have never seen one, but I'm sure they are insanely cool!
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You want this one? Lol it was a good car. I would recommend it.
You only owned it for two years...hardly time to bond with it..
Lol that's good.
Take your shirt off
haha thanks Ty