General Information
Year
2003
Make
Suzuki
Model
XL-7
Color
Gold ZA4
Packages
Limited
History
Bought new at Longueil Suzuki in Quebec Canada. Early style exterior, but full leather interior, 3rd row seats, and lever actuated 4WD system.
Maintenance free for first 5 years.
Needed front wheel bearings at 100k. Bought SKF replacements and installed myself.
Terrible squeak from wipers, lubed and stopped. Front suspension squeaks solved by lubrication.
Replaced plugs with recommended premium brand for maximum life.
At 120K replaced all belts and hoses.
Replaced AC lines to rear unit. Fairly pricey.
Hit by transport, wrote off and branded salvage.
Replaced rear door, 4WD air actuator, and crank position sensor, and front bumper cover, then had it recertified at Gov't mechanical inspection facility. Had to supply vin numbers for any parts not purchased new, very rigorous process.
Could not bear to let it go. Still going strong.
Maintenance free for first 5 years.
Needed front wheel bearings at 100k. Bought SKF replacements and installed myself.
Terrible squeak from wipers, lubed and stopped. Front suspension squeaks solved by lubrication.
Replaced plugs with recommended premium brand for maximum life.
At 120K replaced all belts and hoses.
Replaced AC lines to rear unit. Fairly pricey.
Hit by transport, wrote off and branded salvage.
Replaced rear door, 4WD air actuator, and crank position sensor, and front bumper cover, then had it recertified at Gov't mechanical inspection facility. Had to supply vin numbers for any parts not purchased new, very rigorous process.
Could not bear to let it go. Still going strong.
2003 Suzuki XL-7 (Gold ZA4)
Modifications
Drivetrain
All stock 2.7 automatic. Very reliable.
First battery lasted 7 years and changed it before any problems developed. Second battery lasted 3 years. Lesson learned.
First battery lasted 7 years and changed it before any problems developed. Second battery lasted 3 years. Lesson learned.
Interior
Still all stock, full leather, heated front seats, with 3rd row. Using Lexol leather conditioner to service.
Exterior
Front bug deflector / hood protector from Suzuki, bought when new then replaced this year due to failure.
Audio
Had CD changer serviced at dealership, all stock otherwise.
Suspension
All stock.
Replaced pads and rotors, still have original shoes on back
Replaced pads and rotors, still have original shoes on back
Wheel and Tire
Winter tires on chrome styled rims, one size up and slightly narrower to increase wheel diameter for mileage.
Summer units all stock.
Summer units all stock.
