I'm looking into buying a 1998 4-Door Suzuki Esteem. Everything on it seems in good working order. The mileage is kind of high, about 150,000 but the owner has recently fixed a few things on it. Everything seems up to date and I don't see any thing that could be wrong with it.
I've always wanted a foreign car, as I've heard they're more reliable, but I've heard that Suzuki and Mitsubishi and not very good foreign cars, but Honda and Toyota are. Does this mean that all Suzuki cars are crap? It just seems like a really good car at a good price ($1,800). I appreciate your opinion on it. Thanks!
2006-08-25 01:04:14 · 8 answers · asked by DustInCarroll 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Suzuki
The only thing that I can suggest to you is to check the Kelly Blue Book Value. I'd also suggest checking with the Auto mobile mag site below for any recalls this Year has had, that can usually tell you quite a bit on the dependability of the vehicle.
2006-08-25 01:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by nkkidw040602 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2000 Suzuki Esteem Mpg
2016-12-17 16:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suzuki esteem is a good car without doubt. only its a bit old fashoined style, but japanese!! it is a great value car for sure..in fact indian roads once only had these cars. But i also think 150K mileage is a bit too much for this car, because it's only a 1.3 L engine and this mileage is much of a strain for the engine. But it is a good car, even i have owned one and never had any problems. Honda and toyota are much more experienced makers and they surely pproduce cars which are reliable and ahead of suzuki..but never underestimate esteem!!
2006-08-26 06:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by scorpio_friendz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new suzuki cars ain't so bad as the pre 2004 ones and as for the mitsubishis they're not that bad.. if u're gettin a freakin esteem i'd suggest u to not waste ur money.. one thing even if everything seems up to date its a pre 2000 suzuki, trust me it ain't gonna last from personal experience.. u go like the next 15000 miles n u're like payin more in repairs than the car's cost.. if u want a truly reliable car that can last to 300000 miles with no problem honda civics r the way to go.. mine's got 420000 miles on it, still runs real well..
2006-08-25 02:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hiya! Stick with the Suzuki Esteem. 150k may sound a lot, but engines nowadays are so damn good. Let's face it if you had to fit a new engine in it after a couple of years, you will still of had a good run for your money. Good luck whatever you choose :-)
2006-08-28 01:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not a bad car. sounds like a good deal for the money.
i owned a Chevy tracker (which is a suzuki sidekick) way back in 1990-91 and it served me well. the only complaint i had was that the brakes were soft.
i was new to driving then and i beat that truck unmercifully. it never needed any repair.
GO FOR IT!
2006-08-25 01:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by injection_od 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i like honda cars. i dont like mitsubishi cars unless for speed. suzuki makes one the best bikes in the world. so i would say hondas and suzuki are ok
2006-08-31 03:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by Stan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
150,000 is a little bit severe , but if the ex-owner or the dealer says no problem , no problem . in my veiw Suzuki is never crap . if your point is on $1800 , who can say agaist it
2006-08-25 01:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋